Five dawn drives from Bengaluru worth waking up for

Nothing tests a car like a good road at 5 am.

## Nandi Hills

60 km, hairpins and a sunrise above the clouds.

## Coorg via Mysuru

A proper day trip through coffee country.

## Kabini

Forest roads and wildlife, best in a high-riding SUV.

## Chikmagalur

Twisting ghats for drivers' cars.

## Yercaud

Seventy hairpins. Bring a manual.