Theni To Kodaikanal Via Adukkam An Overview
There are two routes to reach Kodaikanal from Theni. In the first place, Theni to Kodaikanal via Adukkam is a must Visit route for bikers 🚵. Not only for riders but, it also gives beautiful nature feel and hills vibes when you travel on this route. In addition, there are tons of Mango trees on this route, which excites the newbies who started travelling. There are check posts at both the places starting in Theni and Kodaikanal as well. Exploring this forest route before 4 PM is advisable. Beyond reaching that time, we can choose the Batlagundu route to travel. Come on, let’s see more information about Theni to Kodaikanal.
Adukkam Route Distance Savings
In general, Theni to Kodaikanal via Batlangundu takes 85 Kms and around 2 hours and 30 mins travel. But if you choose, Adukkam route, it’ll be about 2 hours or 67 Kms of the journey. This way you could save 30 mins time as well as 15 km of distance. Also, this route has ridiculous scenarios to enjoy.
Forest Area Of Adukkam
In the entire journey, there’ll be 36 Kms of forest route. This journey includes 20 stunning Hair-Pin bends that are waiting to amaze you. The road work is still under construction in some places. The thrilling part is one side is a deep valley all over the ride inside the forest. Be very careful while driving. So, Don’t look at the valley while riding any of the hill stations. If you want to enjoy the bliss, you can stop and enjoy the incredible views.
Thrilling Ride From Kodaikanal To Theni via Adukkam
Again I want to mention this thing, the route is very thrilling and will surely amaze you! As I cited earlier, around 1Km journey will be off-road as they’re working on the construction. Those twisted roads were very critical to driving. In addition, sometimes the Clouds will cover the whole place as you can’t even able to see who sits next to you. Why I’m saying these are hard is, the road is very narrow.
The Numerous Mango Trees
And, here comes my favourite part of this blog. Who don’t love Mangos or Mango trees? Yes, everyone loves it!
If you are going from Theni to Kodaikanal, Mango trees spread over From Kumbakarai Falls to the Check Post of the Hillstation.
Around 1-2 Kms there are mango trees planted everywhere. While riding on that route, we enjoyed the smell of trees and the Mangos. That feeling is so wonderful. So please try this route and come back to this blog, comment on how you felt on this route ☺️.
Incredible Nature And Beautiful Ride in Adukkam
Given the above points, you may imagine how beautiful this place is. It’s not the end yet. Along with mango trees and mountains, you can also get pure air. On the other hand, the mountain views inside the forest were incredible. You can also see the beautiful scenery of Periyakulam on the way to Kodaikanal(Nearby Adukkam). You can also spot waterfalls if you’re riding in the rainy time. We spotted a long waterfall in the mountain near Adukkam.
Kumbakkarai Waterfalls on Foothills
Kumbakkarai waterfalls is a famous one in the Theni district. It lies on the foothills of the Kodaikanal via the Adukkam hills route. The best time to visit the 50 feet height waterfalls is Summertime. It spreads almost 5 hectares and is home to hundreds of herbal trees. A well-maintained place provides the dressing room facility and toiletry service as well. If you have some time to visit the falls, please do visit. The Kumbakkarai fall is a must-visit place for chilling for around 2-3 hours. Read more about Kumbakarai Falls here.
Theni To Kodaikanal Via Batlagundu – 85 Kms
The Plain Road
Theni to Kodaikanal via Batlagundu is a default road where all the transports happen. Government and private buses, Heavey vehicles and fast-moving vehicles will choose this route. As it’s very plain and we can reach the destination quickly. If you’re travelling to Kodaikanal from Theni or vice versa at night time, This is the best route you can choose. No thrill, No fear, you can travel without any fear, just like a highway. This route will be around 85Kms.
Minimal Hills Experience
This route is also a hill station, and you can experience the hills riding. But it won’t thrill as the Adukkam route excites. It’ll be a plain hill station in our experience.
Maximized Roads
Compared to the Adukkam route, these roads are very spacy and seems like Highway. So this is the best route for heavy vehicles and Four wheelers as well. Also, the road condition is perfect 👌.
Which Route I Should Choose?
Kodaikanal To Theni Via Adukkam Forest – 67 Kms
Are you looking for Adventures 🥾?
Uninterested in being ordinary and need some Thrills🤩?
Bike Rider 🏍?
Lover of going through the Mists ⛈?
Missing yourself and need treatment from Natural way 🌿?
Ready to dive into the 20 hair Pin bends 🎢?
Yes, you should pick the Adukkam route. But ensure, you’re travelling before 4 PM.
Kodaikanal To Theni Via Batlagundu
Bus Lover 🚎?
Are you Travelling at Nighttime 🌚?
You guys are a family 👨👩👧👦 and go to Kodai from Theni?
I’m just trying to learn car 🚗 driving on Hillstation.
Are you a couple 👩❤️💋👨?
Fast rider 🏎?
Bingo, Batlagundu is the best route for you!
FAQ
Theni to Kodaikanal distance is 85 km or 52 miles.
Kodaikanal to Theni via Adukkam is the best route.
Periyakulam to Kodaikanal via Adukkam distance is just 48 km.
Every one hour there is a bus from Madurai To Kodaikanal Via Theni Batlagundu available until 10 PM.
There are 20 hairpin bends in Theni to Kodaikanal route via Adukkam.
What Next?
If you love this journey and demanding more timesaver routes or any other questions, please leave a comment. I’ll try to answer as soon as I see them.
Only bike, no other vehicles,pls tell me
Bike and Cars Allowed.
Nice
Theni to kodaikanal via adukkam is it safe for family and couples.
It’s not recommended for families and couples as this is a very deep forest.
Theni to kodaikanal via Addukam road is it safe for family and couples.
I can’t see adukkam route in google maps.
Yes, you can’t see as it’s a very deep forest. And more importantly, this route is sometimes closed due to heavy rain or for other reasons. So this is not included in GMaps I guess.
Which route is best one?