Kerala’s stunning Munnar to Thekkady road has just been crowned India’s Most Scenic Road by the India Today Group, and honestly, it’s no surprise. Winding through rolling tea gardens, misty forests, and past cascading waterfalls, this route is pure magic—a dream for road-trippers and nature lovers.
The award was handed to Kerala Tourism Director Smt. Sikha Surendran by Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi, putting yet another feather in Kerala’s already well-decorated tourism cap. Tourism Minister Shri P. A. Mohamed Riyas called it a major win, one that’ll draw even more travelers to Munnar’s emerald hills and Thekkady’s wild, spice-scented jungles.
And let’s be real—this road deserves the hype. Cutting through the Western Ghats, it treats you to jaw-dropping views of Anamudi Peak, South India’s tallest mountain, along with hidden waterfalls and maybe even a glimpse of elephants or gaur if you’re lucky. It’s the kind of drive where you’ll want to stop every five minutes just to soak it all in.
Kerala’s been racking up awards like this for years—from Caravan Tourism accolades to global shoutouts in TIME and The New York Times. But this one? It’s special, because it celebrates not just the destinations, but the journey itself. Whether you’re an adventurer, a shutterbug, or just someone who loves a good scenic detour, this road is calling your name.
