Munnar to Ooty Rated among the best roads in world, the Munnar-Ooty route is 240 km of tarmac that winds its way through lush Kerala and into Tamil Nadu before beginning the ascent to the queen of the Nilgiris. The experience involves driving through some lovely forests, often accompanied by rain and a nip in the air. The roads throughout are narrow and winding. Part of the experience is having to keep an eye out for the infamous, maniacal Kerala bus drivers!