It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee, quite literally! No trip from Chennai is ever complete without a start with freshly ground and brewed coffee. Order up a cup of super-strong ‘Degree Coffee’, at one of the tiny all-night diners at Mount Road while you wait for your crew to assemble.

The people of Chennai are just as serious about their breakfast, as they are about their coffee. Guindy, takes its role as the Town that delivers the Best Dosa with great sincerity. Famous for its hot, crispy, light & buttery dosas served by numerous stalls, you will find on the road sides. Keep eating till your heart’s content!

It’s better to stay light before you attack the next meal! Take the SH 57 and ride onto the 4-way junction at Ponamallee High Road, to reach Sriperumbudur. Home to India’s oldest race track, the MMRT and the most amazing chai-stalls run by fluent Tamil speaking immigrants from Rajasthan & Uttar Pradesh.

While riding from Sriperumbudur, take the NH 48 and ride along the 4km-long bridge across the Palar River. This scenic stretch has smooth roads, refreshing breeze and minimal traffic. Make a stop at the end of the bridge for a click with your hungry crew!

Continue onto the NH 48 and navigate your way to Arcot to relish one of the best Biryanis in the country! Visit the Arcot Biryani House and indulge in the spicy rice dish served along with a Brinjal curry called Kathirikai Serwa.

Looking for something sweet after a spicy meal? Head over to Melvisharam to satisfy your sweet tooth with the local favourite! Stop over at any one of the sweet shops and ask for Ashoka, a moong dal halwa. This heavenly dessert simply melts in the mouth with each bite!

At the turn onto NH 38 at Saidapet, the grand old fortress of Vellore welcomes you. The 16th century fort is a must visit! After exploring the fort on foot, you must have worked up a King’s appetite. Head over to any restaurant to devour the mouth watering Thalappakatti Biriyani! Pack up some to take home, because once you return, you are sure to crave for more!