Coorg - India's Scotland
Detailed itinerary
Coorg - A ride through the Coffee estates
Coorg also known as Kodagu is a district in Karnataka state, popular for tourism. The taluks that we covered in our week long trip are Madikeri, Ponnampet, Kushalnagar and Wayanad. Kodagu is rated as one of the top hill station destinations in India. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Kodagu include Talakaveri, Bhagamandala, Nisargadhama, Kote Abbey falls, huge coffee estates, beautiful route through nagarhole national park and Wayanad. Going on a cycling trip can take you to places you never thought of visiting and it is a great way to explore new places. The best part is that Coorg has some awesome cycling routes that offer breathtaking sights and sceneries, so taking off on your bicycle is a great idea if you want to leave the city for a while and pedal your way through picturesque routes for a much-needed break.
Dates : Dec, 2025
Distance : ~250 km
Reporting at :Coorg, karnataka
How to Reach:
Train Journey :
From Mysore/Bangalore:-
Coorg is well connected to Mysore, Bangalore and mangalore via road. There are many bus options available.
From any other region :- Check for connectivity of trains from Mysore/Mangalore junction
Itinerary (Day wise schedule) :
In short
Coorg - The Scotland of India
Ride Type - Partially supported
Dates : - Dec 2025
Duration : 5 days and 5 nights
Distance : ~ 250km
Difficulty : Moderate
Meeting point : Coorg, Karnataka
End Point : Wayanad
Category : Multi day biking tour
Fee : - 15000
Batch size : 5-10
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1 : Coorg - Acclimatization
Today we meet the group, hop on our bikes to get acquinted with the gears and mechanism along with a small ride around the town.
Day 2 : Mandalpatti (50km)
First day of our ride we start early from the town as its going to be a long day and many places to visit on the route. Firstly we take the road less visited on a bicycle. Mandalpatti, the highest peak is a sensation for jeeps and offroad lovers. But we are planning to ride on our bikes here. Last few kms to the peak is an offroad ride but pretty much doable on bikes. Then we continue on an offbeat route to visit Kote Abbey falls and finallly reach our homestay somewhere near the coffee estate.
Day 3 : The Coffee ride (60km)
Today we are going to ride through a lot more greener and denser section which passes through the coffee estates of Pollibetta and Siddapura. The ride is going to be more flat and down and parallel to the famous Nagarhole national park. We will plan our stay somewhere near the borders of Kerala.
Day 4 : Wayanad (60 km)
We will enter Kerala somewhere at mid distance and ride towards Wayanad. Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of 76 km. from the sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife.
Day 5 : Wayanad loop (40 km)
Today we start early to visit some of the scenic places around Wayanad. Wayanad is unique in that it is situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau in the Western Ghats. The vast stretches of mist - capped mountains, green meadows of valleys, white water springs, blue water lakes and wild forests express the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad.
Cost
COST : 15000 /-
Cycle is not included in the above cost. If you wish to hire a bike, we can provide you at an extra cost of 5000/-. It will be either an MTB or hybrid
If you are from Pune/Mumbai, we can get your bikes transported to start point and back to Pune in our support vehicle.
Cycle transport from Pune - complementary
COST INCLUDES:
As this is a partial supported ride, we do not cover the meals and accomodations. They will be at actuals and will be shared among the group. The below things will be included.
- Drinking water and fresh, energy drinks and bars along the route
- A trained guide on a cycle along the route along with necessary repair kit etc
- A support vehicle all along the route, which would take care of your luggage
- Extra bicycles as backup in case you have a breakdown.
- A custom designed Event cycling jersey.
COST EXCLUDES:
1. Transport costs to Talguppa and back home.
2. All Meals, Accomodations will be at actuals
2. Cycle and helmet. Cycle can be made available on rent.
3. Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, tips to driver, personal food orders etc.
4. Any kind of cost needed for major repairs and spares to repair a personal cycle in case of break down.
5. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.
6. Any additional expense caused due to any reason beyond control of Pedal Thirst Adventures and its associates; like change in itinerary due to flight delays, road blockage, landslides, bad weather conditions, bridge breakage and any other natural calamity or incidence like strike, curfew etc. on which Pedal thirst adventures and its associates do not have any control.
7. Items not specified above in ‘Cost Includes’.
Things to Carry :
- Sports shoes during cycling and sandals/floaters with good grip while at campsite
- 1 lit water bottle(compulsory), 3/4ths or shorts or track bottoms, Cap, sunglasses
- Personal medication requirements if any.
- Hygienic requirements
- Cycling lights(front and rear), ID proof, power bank, camera(optional)
- Cycling Jersey or Any Dry Fit T-Shirt or Cotton T-Shirts - 2
- Cycling Shorts - 2
- Riders carrying own cycle should bring 1 extra tube, brake pads if not in good condition and helmet. Get your bikes throughly serviced
- Track Pant (Preferably Quick Dry) - 2
- T-shirt - 2
- Rain wear while riding, warm wear while at campsite.
- Undergarments
- Riding Glove - 1 Pair
- Sweat Band or Bandana
- Cotton Socks - (3 pairs)
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF–50 or above), lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, toilet roll, cold cream, small towel, Cup for tea/coffee.
- Anti-rash cream or powder to avoid any rash near groin area from cycling. Anti-fungal cream: Carry an antifungal cream if you are sensitive to sweating and prone to skin irritations around genitals or groin area.
SPECIAL NOTES
- Your luggage would be carried in the support vehicle. Keep all clothes and electric items in platic bags to avoid getting wet in support vehicle.
- A trail guide would be with us throughout the journey
- It is mandatory for all participants to wear helmets on the ride.
- On this arduous cycle trip delays and detours are possible on account of landslides, road blocks and weather conditions. Our effort would be to continue with the trip as per the schedule; make sure that you would be comfortable. But in such rare situations we could have to compromise on the accommodation that we have booked and adjust to these situations there. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such an event.
- The itinerary described above is the planned one; but very rarely due to reasons beyond our control some spot changes would have to be done. The decision of the tour guide would be final in such a case. No compensation of any sort would be provided in such a case.
- The distances mentioned in the above itinerary are to the best of our knowledge & information. Some minor variations would be expected.
- The cost mentioned above is for India citizen.
Cancellation:Tour Cancellation charges are applicable on actual full tour price
Before 30 days – Full Refund.
Between 30 – 20 days - 80% of the tour cost will be refunded.
Between 20 – 10 days - 50% of the tour cost will be refunded
Less than 10 days 0% - No refund.
Payment: You can pay 5000 as non-refundable deposit for your registration. Remaining can be paid 10 days prior to the expedition. Else you can pay the entire amount through our online registration link. Cancellation policy is applicable only if entire amount is paid while booking for the tour.
ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying in jungle camps/hotels with clean rooms and hygienic washrooms. Participants would be required to share with 2 other participants, based on the size of the room at each stay. If it is a dormitory, it will be shared among 10-15 riders. Men and women will be accommodated separately. Electricity and hot water would be available depending on electricity. Only BSNL/Jio might have some calling network
FOOD:We would have local food along the way to immerse ourselves in the unique and famous local cuisines - such as south Indian and Goan. Meals provided by us would be vegetarian/non-veg fixed menu. You can order for extra items apart from the fixed menu by paying the difference on spot. Sometimes during the cycling expedition we might have to serve either packed breakfast / lunch. Please carry lunch box for the same.
MEDICAL AND FIRST AID:This cycle expedition is in a relatively remote region, where advanced, professional medical help may not be available as easily as it is in cities. It would be the participant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she is in good health, physically and mentally both. It would be advisable to speak to your physician if you are unsure of your fitness levels. In case you have an existing medical condition or disability you must inform us before booking with us. In case of any health problem that you might face on the trip, it would be advisable to speak to your tour leader. The tour leader would be equipped to give only first aid to participants. Any expense incurred by us for any medical emergency / for evacuation for any reason, the expenses for the same would be borne by the concerned participant.
Talk with lead :9028280766 - Saideep Dhondge