Why Kolli hills road with 7 hairpin bends is in news?

Ground Report | New Delhi: Kolli hills road in News; On an unprecedented road in Tamil Nadu with 70 continuous hairpin turns, industrialist Anand Mahindra took to Twitter to express his admiration for the engineering marvel.

He retweeted a photo shared by Norwegian diplomat and former politician Erik Solheim and wrote, "Erik you keep showing me how little I know about my country! It's just unprecedented. I want to find out who built this road and then I will rely on my Thar to take it!”

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Kolli hills road in News

Anand Mahindra re-shared the post that was shared on Twitter by Norwegian diplomat and former politician Erik Solheim. Solheim captioned it, "Incredible India! One of the most adventurous mountain roads in India with 70 continuous hairpins. Kolli Hills Road, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu.

Along with the retweet, Mahindra wrote, "Eric you keep showing me how little I know about my country! It's just unprecedented. I want to find out who built this road and then I will rely on my Thar to take it!”

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Ever since Anand Mahindra retweeted this on January 9, his share has garnered over 12,000 likes and many comments. (Kolli hills road in News)

“I have driven my Thar (2015 model) on it. Soars like he was born for it. The climb was not easy. I have climbed from Kalahatti Ghat section to Ooty in Thar which is pretty steep. Again, Thar loves curves and climbs,” wrote one comment. "Really unbelievable," commented one Twitter user, followed by a thumbs up emoji. "I've ridden these twisties in 2013," posted another. "Sir please take me with you when you are leaving," requested the fourth.

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