RE diaries- Ride to Ooty.
5:50 AM
Ooty needs no introduction. However it provides a great weekend getaway from Bangalore. A moderate distance and the scenic road provides perfect turf for the amateur riders.
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| Never miss a sunrise |
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Always leave early in the morning to skip the traffic, especially during the weekend. There is no fun riding in the traffic.
The Bandipur forest opens only after 6 am. Hence plan accordingly.
There are two entrance roads to Ooty. I prefer the Kalhatti Ghat. It has 36 hair pin curves which are perfect to test your riding skills. Only small cars belonging to TN registration are allowed on this road. This road is closed during night time.
Zostel ooty is the perfect place to spend a night. It is nestled in a scenic spot. You can watch the beautiful nilgiris from its courtyard. The hosts are friendly.
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| At the entrance of Bandipur forest |
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| First view of Nilgiris |
There are two entrance roads to Ooty. I prefer the Kalhatti Ghat. It has 36 hair pin curves which are perfect to test your riding skills. Only small cars belonging to TN registration are allowed on this road. This road is closed during night time.
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| Zostel Ooty where stayed |
Zostel ooty is the perfect place to spend a night. It is nestled in a scenic spot. You can watch the beautiful nilgiris from its courtyard. The hosts are friendly.
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| Resting after a morning of ride |
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| Zostel at night |
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| Host was kind enough to make me veg bbq |
Next day morning I rode to the top of Doddabetta. Its is about 15 km from Ooty. The gates open at 7 am. Doddabetta is the highest point in Southern India.
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| View from Doddabetta |
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| Nilgiris on the way back |
Happy Riding.. :)
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