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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.