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Cycling in the Nilgiris

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Cycling & Motorbiking, Nature & Wildlife
  • 3 Days
  • Rs: /-
  • Cycling in Nilgiris
  • Cycling in Nilgiris
  • Cycling in Nilgiris
  • Cycling in Nilgiris
  • Cycling in Nilgiris

The Nilgiri or the Blue Mountains are part of the Western Ghats in western Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Blessed with flora and fauna, the hills is ideal for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Home to various idigenous communities such as Toda, the Nilgiris have a rich and unique culture and way of life. With a dense green forest cover, tea and coffee plantations, waterfalls and many scenic mountain peaks, it’s a beautiful experience exploring the region hiking and cycling.

Life is like riding a bicycle, to stay balanced you must keep moving.

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Overview

  • Destination: Tamil Nadu
  • Location: Ooty/Kotagiri/Conoor/Kundah
  • Dates: On request
  • Duration: 3 Days (Customizable)
  • Months: Sep-May
  • Level: Moderate
  • Price: On request

Experience

Nature is best experienced outdoors. That’s what we plan to do with some effort yet not too much effort. The hills of Nilgiris are connected with some good roads and trails and that’s where we will ride on he cycle exploring the beautiful landscape, relishing the delecious cusine and interacting with the local people. The ride will start from Ooty and will cover various destinations in the Nilgiris viz. Kotagiri, Conoor, Kundah.
The ride is not arduous and is meant to absorb the soothing calmness of the hills and forests on a bicycle. Each day we will ride to a different destination as per the itinerary (which is customizable).

Itinerary

Day 1 / Ride from Ooty to Kotagiri (30 km).
Drive to Ooty. Reach by afternoon. After lunch cycle to Kotagiri. Stay overnight.
Day 2 / Kotagiri - Conoor - Kundah (65 km)
After breakfast, cycle to Kotagiri. Stop for Lunch. Move to Conoor. Stay for the night at Kundah.
Day 3 / Kundah - Ooty (33 km). Leave for Bangalore/other destination.
After breakfast ride to Ooty. After lunch drive to Bangalore or any other destination.

Inclusions

Inclusions

  • Cycles on rent.
  • Support vehicle with mechanic.
  • Accommodation with breakfast.
  • Necessary permits.

Exclusions

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
  • Meals apart from the ones mentioned in inclusions.
  • Transport to Ooty and back (provided on request).
  • Service Tax.
  • Water or other beverages.
  • Items not mentioned in inclusions.

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