Bangalore to Madurai: 453 Kms – 8 Hrs 30 Mins
We 3 started on 2 Triumph Tiger and one Kawasaki Vulcan from Bangalore at 5.30am for our first Destination – Madurai. We first stopped for breakfast at Murugan Idli Shop, Krishnagiri. By no means its a shop. Its huge with ample parking and lip smacking South Indian food. Don’t miss it next time you are passing by Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu.
Murugan Idli Shop
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We did stop in between for Hydration Break and finally reached our destination around 2.30 pm. We took some rest and went to one of the famous eatery in Madurai for lunch. Then we went to Famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple . It was super crowded and long queue.
Meenakshi Amman Temple
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Madurai to Rameshwaram – 175 Kms – 2 Hrs 45 Mins
We Started around 7 From Madurai as it was raining , once rain stopped, we started for our destination. Regretfully, One of the biker had to go back due to family emergency. After coming out of Madurai, the road was good and our hotel was on the main highway, after taking a quick Breakfast Break, we reached Rameshwaram quite easily. The trouble started from there to reach Dhanushkodi
Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi & Back – 40 Kms – 50 Mins
The trouble started from there to reach Dhanushkodi… it was super crowded and crossing the Pamban Bridge was a challenge as people parked their vehicles on both side of the bridge. Once we reached Dhanushkodi, we were surrounded by curious and bike loving people, hence seeing the crowd , we felt its important to leave immediately, we hardly spent 15 mins there.
Expecting the same crowd at Rameshwaram temple, we were forced to skip the visit to the temple.
Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari – 310 Kms – 5 Hrs 30 Mins
We started around 9 from Rameshwaram after breakfast at hotel. It was a smooth ride except at one place , one of the villager carrying wood and with pillion rider hit my saddle bag, guess he was drunk but surely over speeding. Once we entered Kanyakumari, we faced huge traffic jam to reach to the hotel. Once there , it was struggle to park or horses but we managed to find one place given by the hotel. We wanted to take the sea ferry but the queue was too long and and 4pm they close the ticket window. hence after standing for one hour in the queue, we didn’t get the chance to reach ticket window. But we still walked around and enjoyed the sea view.
Kanyakumari to Cochin – 290 Kms – 8 Hrs
We were very excited about this ride as it was next to the sea shore, see the map.
But our excitement was short-lived as this road was pretty bad… or say worse? It was like riding for 8 hours on a Chock-A-Block road, imagine riding for 8 hours on Bangalore ring road which is full of vehicles, Diversions, broken and small roads. Surprisingly people don’t follow traffic rules and we have to save ourselves on the road. Frankly, after completing the ride, wished we could have avoided the route. Anyways, we took couple of hydration break in between as it was hot too. Finally we reached Cochin post afternoon.
What we missed in Kanyakumari , we managed to get it in Cochin. The Sea Ferry. We took an Auto to this point to catch ferry and we reached a popular place called Fort Street. We had amazing food there and the whole atmosphere was very lively.
Cochin to Coimbatore – 190 Kms – 4Hrs 30 Mins
We started after breakfast at hotel, we only took one Hydration break before we reached Coimbatore. Although we were prepared for bad roads, surprisingly, the highway was quite good. Even the home stay was spacious and comfortable. We took quick shower and went for lunch… it was close by and we decided to walk… and it was hot weather. We had lip smacking Biryani at a super crowded and famous place.
After taking some rest in the afternoon, We went to Famous Isha Foundation. The experience and the whole vibes in that place was a lifetime experience. Thankfully we were on the bike otherwise there was a long four wheeler queue to enter inside.
After the long ride in the croded streets of Coimbatore. We reached Our homestay . We ordered dinner on Swiggy and after that went to bed.
Coimbatore to Bangalore – 380 Kms – 6 Hrs 30 Mins
We decided to leave early to avoid Coimbatore city traffic. and hence we managed to complete the ride in 6 hours and 30 minutes. Credit to the highway which was butter smooth. In between took break for tea and later for breakfast at Murugan Idli. There I met few more bike enthusiast.
So this Sums up ‘Dakshina Bharata’ Road Trip. 25th-30th Dec 2022
Kms:1862
Average Ride/day (6 Days) : 310+Kms
National Highways, State Highways, No Highways 😅, unruly Traffic in Kerala, Drunk Biker on highway in Tamilnadu, Rain, Heat & Sweat… encountered all during the trip but bike Delighted and experience is everlasting.
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