Pedal in Paradise Summary » 09th Jan - 10th Jan 2010

 

TandemTrails will take you through some of the breathtaking Trails you have ever been in the south of Vindhyas. Time now to bike through a Paradise huddled in the majestic Western ghats with lofty ridges interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys and the rugged terrain.

Get to know the real beauty of Wayanad of Kerala which enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most  sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’ Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.

Total Distance 110 km
Biking Experience Required
(Novice,Beginner,Moderate,High)
Moderate
Price  Rs.3250
(includes transport (u and cycle), food & beverages, accomodations)
Pick-Up 08th Jan, 7 PM, Lalbagh North Gate (double road dead end)
Drop 10th Dec, before 10:30 PM at Your doorstep


08th Jan, Friday All participants reach Lalbagh North gate (Double Rd) 7:00 PM  
Start journey to Gundalpet via Mysore 8:30 PM (Dinner will be arranged)
09th Jan, Saturday First Half : Pulpally (Near: Sultan Bathery) (2658 ft) to Banasura dam(1968 ft) 45 km  
Second Half : Banasura Dam(1968 ft) to Vythri(2133 ft) 35 km  
Reach Gudalur 2.00 AM Bandipur forest closes by 9 PM, hence stay for the night at Gudalur
Start Gudalur to Sultan Bathery 7.30 AM Reach Sultan Bathery (Pulpally)
Start Cycling from Pulpally 9.00 AM 45 km, Moderate ascents or downhill
Reach Banasura sagar dam 1:00 PM
 
Reach Lunch Camp
1:00 PM  
Start towards Vythri 2:00 PM 35 km, Moderate ascents or downhill
 
Reach Camp@Vythri 5:30 PM  
Day 1 Activity Total Distance 80 km
Ascent 36 km
Descent 44 km

10th Jan, Sunday Vythri(2132 ft) to Soochipara Falls (2788 ft) 42 km  
Breakfast @ Vythri 7.30 AM  
Start from Vythri 8:30 AM 40km
 
Reach Soochipara Falls for lunch 1:30 PM  
Start after lunch 2:30 PM Optional ride downhill / Return to Bangalore
 
Start back to Bangalore 4:00 PM Dinner will be arranged en route
Day 2 Activity Total Distance 42 km
Mixed ascent / descent 42 km

10th Jan, Sunday Reach back to Bangalore 10:30 PM Drop to doorstep