Nilgiris 36-Bend Ride
The Nine Bends and the Blue Mountains.
About This Tour
The Nilgiris — the 'Blue Mountains' — are home to the most famous hairpin road in the South: the 36 numbered bends climbing from Mettupalayam to Ooty alongside the toy train. Over four days we ride that legendary ascent, explore the tea country around Coonoor and Kotagiri, and loop the high plateau of Tamil Nadu's queen of hill stations. A rewarding, moderate ghat tour with cool air and endless tea horizons.
Highlights
- The famous 36 numbered hairpins to Ooty
- Tea country of Coonoor and Kotagiri
- The Nilgiri heritage toy train
- Cool high-plateau riding in the Blue Mountains
Best Season
Sep–May
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Mettupalayam
Ride south to the foot of the Nilgiris, staging at Mettupalayam for the big climb. Evening briefing and a look at the toy-train line.
The 36 Bends to Ooty
The main event: climb the 36 numbered hairpins to Ooty alongside the heritage toy train, then explore the botanical gardens and lake.
Ooty · Coonoor · Kotagiri
A loop of the tea country — Coonoor's Sim's Park and Dolphin's Nose, and the quieter estates around Kotagiri.
Ooty to Bangalore
Descend via the Gudalur or Masinagudi ghat through the reserve forest and ride back to Bangalore. (Kochi finish available.)
What's Included
Included
- Royal Enfield Himalayan ADV (or upgrade)
- Lead + sweep rider
- Three nights' accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Fuel for the route
- Support backup
- Ride photos
Not Included
- Personal riding gear
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Lunches & personal snacks
- Toy-train & entry tickets
- Tips for the crew
Bike Options
Reviews (1)
Did the 36 bends at first light with the toy train running alongside. Cold air, empty tarmac, proper riding. Easily my favourite ghat in the South.
2026-03-02