Kolli Hills 70 Hairpin Bend | Kolli Malai
Kolli Hills 70 Hairpin Bend: One of the most daring mountain roads in India with 70 continuous hairpin bends! Kolli hills road Namakkal Tamilanadu
Since our journey has always been by road, we fail to notice the beauty of the Indian construction work and the brilliance that lies in it.
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| Kolli Hills roads with 70 Hairpin Bend Image Credit: Erik Solheim Twitter Page |
Kolli Hills (Kolli Malai) 70 Hairpin Bend
How long is Kolli Hills Road?
- According to dangerousroads.org Website, The Kolli Hills road is 46.7km (29 miles) long.
- It starts at Kalappanaickenpatti and 70 continuous hairpin bends take you to Kolli Malai or ‘the mountains of death’
There are many large mountains and scenic spots in India. There are many natural and artificial places in South India that we have never seen before. Since our journey has always been by road, we fail to notice the beauty of the Indian construction work and the brilliance that lies in it.
In that sense, a photo retweeted by renowned businessman Anand Mahindra on his Twitter page is a perfect example of India's brilliant construction work and ingenuity. Looking at this photo we are left wondering if there are such places in Tamil Nadu.
The real tweet in this post was shared by Norwegian ambassador and former politician Eric Solheim. In that post, he said, “Incredible India Flag of India! One of the most daring mountain roads of India with 70 continuous hairpin bends. Kolli hills road Namakkal Tamilanadu.
This aerial shot photo has caught the attention of Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra.
He has since retweeted it. In this post, “Erik you keep showing me how little I know about my own country! This is just phenomenal. I want to find out who built this road and then I will only trust my Thar to take me on it! ” That said.
Anand Mahindra retweeted this post today (January 9). This post has received over 12,000 likes and many comments so far.
Structure of Kolli Hills
Kolli Hills is a hill range in Namakkal district in the state of Tamil Nadu. This mountain, ThammampattiIt is also separated from the green hills by the Thuraiyur valley which stretches up to. It is also separated from the mountains by the Ayilpatti Pass. The range is eighteen stones in the south-west and twelve stones in the east-west.
The southern slope, and western and eastern slopes of the mountain rise 4000 feet vertically from the plain. The northern slope is divided by a series of ridges intersected by the jungles. These beds run to the northeast. Notable among these are the Varakur horn, the corner cross, the large horn, and the Valak horn.
This mountain range is home to a high plateau. The plateau sinks in the middle like a basin and rises on the sides. On the rising sides of the plateau, the land is cultivated and cultivated. Crops grow and rule as green peas.
The Kolli Hills in the Attur Circle is different from the Namakkal. The southwestern part of the mountain is in the Pile country with seasonal peaks. From these peaks, you can also see the panoramic views of the valley on the north slope. The waterfalls fall with the sound of the alarm. From the mountain pass, which traverses the summit of the Pristine Basin, one can enjoy the plains and the natural beauty of the Servarayan, Kalrayan, and Tenande mountains that block them to the north.
The top of the western plateau is 4000 feet above sea level. The top of the northwestern plateau is 400 feet lower. The mountain range that separates the valleys in the north is 3000 feet high. Vedakkara Hill is the highest peak in the Attur Circle Kolli Hills. Its height is 4,663 feet.
Kolli Hills is a catchment area of tributaries of the Sweda River. The area is home to wildlife such as bears, blackbirds, and wild boars.
Kollimalai during the Sangam period
Poets like Arisil Kizhar , Ilangiranar , Auvaiyar , Kalladanar , Kurungozhiyoor Kizhar , Thayankannanar , Paranar , Perungunnur Kizhar , Perunchithranar , Madurai Alakkar Jhalalar Maganar Mallanar have sung about Kollimalai.
