Cont’d
Day 4
Early in the morning at breakfast our dad abruptly decided that we should return home through a different route than the one we had taken to Thrissur. So we made the decision to take the Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, route from Thrissur to Sirsi. We then packed up our belongings, left Das Continental at 9:00 am, and began our journey to Coimbatore.
Thrissur to Vadakkencherry
Distance covered: 35km
Time taken: 45 minutes
Vadakkencherry to Palakkad
Distance covered: 35 km
Time taken: 40 minutes
Palakkad to Coimbatore
Distance covered: 52 km
Time taken: 1 hour 30 minutes
At Sree Annapoorna, we had lunch. We had heard a lot about the Dhimbham Ghat stretch, so we continued without stopping.
200 INR/ Vegetarian thali
Coimbatore to Arulmigu Bannariamman Temple
Distance covered: 76 km
Time taken: 2 hour 15 minutes
Bannari to Dhimbham view point
Distance covered: 14 km
Time taken: 45minutes (if there is a fewer traffic)
I'm aware that India has several ghat roads that are terrifying for bikers to drive but are also breathtakingly stunning and an once-in-a-lifetime experience. One such ghat is the Dhimbham ghat in Tamil Nadu, which connects Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu with Mysuru in Karnataka. The 14km stretch of the Ghat segment, which has 27 hairpin turns, begins in Bannari. When we were travelling, there was a near-complete traffic ban, and the Ghat Road could only be used from 6 am to 6 pm.
When the ghat first begins, you won't feel anything, but as you go, the sharp curves cause an adrenaline rush. My sister closed her eyes on some bends and asked, "Dad, why did we come from this road?" which was hilarious at the time. After that, we travelled from that ghat two more times, and she has since come to terms with it. Although the ghat road is stunning, you feel both secure and frightened when the vehicle approaches from the opposite side.
Dhimbham View Point to Chamarajanagar
Distance covered: 50 km
Time taken: 1hour 30 minutes
Chamarajanagar to Nanjangud
Distance covered: 38 km
Time taken: 1 hour
There are numerous places of interest close to Chamaraj Nagar, including the Sri Chamarajeshwara Temple, the Biligiriranga Hills, K Gudi, Male Mahadeshwara Hills, the Gundal Dam, the Suvarnavati Dam, the Hogenakal Falls, Shivasamudra, the Bandipur National Park and Nanjangud, also known as Garalapuri, which is well-known for Nanjundeswara Temple. However we didn't have enough time to see everything, so we continued on to Mysore without stopping.
Nanjangud to Mysore
Distance covered: 23 km
Time taken: 45 minutes
We arrived in Mysore around 8 p.m., and when we got there, Dad suggested we might start our tour the next day from there. We stayed at the Hotel Paradise.
Perception of the Hotel Paradise
I adored this hotel so much. Located in a calm neighborhood. The rooms are spacious and well-kept. The staff is friendly. The room service is swift. The cost of the room is extremely reasonable. It is worth money in total. Their meal is worth a four-star rating. Food was amazing and delectable. Idli was incredibly soft. The serve best vegetarian thali. Highly regarded
I've stayed there before the pandemic, so it's wise to read the most recent reviews before making a reservation.
1600 INR/ per night (Food excluded)
Day 6
Had breakfast at the hotel before departing for Sirsi. Made a quick stop at the Shri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangapatna on the way.
Mysuru to Shrirangapatna
Distance covered: 19 km
Time taken: 40 minutes
Along the river is the famed Shri Ranganathaswami Temple, a pilgrimage destination with intricate sculptures and old-world design. The area around the shrine is immaculate.
Shrirangapatna to Channarayapatna
Distance covered: 71 km
Time taken: 1 hour 53 minutes
Channarayapatna to Arsikere
Distance covered: 50 km
Time taken: 1 hour 10 minutes
Arsikere to kadur
Distance covered: 39 km
Time taken: 53 minutes
Kadur to Bhadravathi
Distance covered: 50 km
Time taken: 1 hour 20 minutes
Bhadravathi to Shivamogga
Distance covered: 23 km
Time taken: 40 minutes
Shivamogga to Sagar
Distance covered: 70 km
Time taken: 1 hour 20 minutes
Sagar to Siddapur
Distance covered: 34 km
Time taken: 45 minutes
Siddapur to Sirsi
Distance covered: 38 km
Time taken: 50 minutes
Arrived Sirsi at about 5:00 pm. With my sister and father, it was both my longest and most unusual journey.