DudhSagar Parikrama
Detailed itinerary
DudhSagar Parikrama
A 150 km jungle trail that passes through 3 wildlife sanctuaries, namely Dandeli tiger reserve, Bondla and Bhagwan Mahavir wildlife sanctuary. It provides a picturesque terrain that is rich in flora and fauna. The trail provides a perfect route to enter Goa from Karnataka via Mollem which is going to be a downhill thrill. The visit to the canopy walk near Castlerock, the jeep safari ride to Dudhsagar waterfalls and planned stays besides nature will take the adventure to next level.
Mountain biking on this route designed by our expert riders will set your heart pumping and your muscles working. Your eyes get to soak in the magnificent and beautiful views of trees and rocks, and your lungs get to breathe the purest air along with the fragrance of the blossoms. Though an exercise for your body, this ride will be a soothing process for your mind where you get to cycle along with your friends and family in a charming landscape. If you are a city dweller, you will appreciate this ride even more. Overall it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience without a single dull moment.
Dates : 6-8 March, 2025
Distance and Elevation : 150 km
Reporting at : Castlerock junction
How to Reach:
Train Journey :
From Mumbai/Pune :-
Catch the Goa express (12780) from Pune/Mumbai a day prior to the event.
From any other region :-
Castlerock is well connected with trains coming from Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Belgavi or Goa. You can opt to directly reach Goa and take the early morning train from Madgaon @ 7.00 am to Castlerock
Itinerary (Day wise schedule) :
Participants will gather at the Castlerock campsite. This will be the start point of our 3 day trail.
In short
Dudhsagar Parikrama
Dates - 6-8 March, 2025
Duration : 3 days n 3 nights
Distance : 150 km
Difficulty : Moderate
Meeting point : Castlerock, Karnataka
Category : Multi day biking tour
Fee : - 15000 /-
Batch size : 10-15
Daywise Itinerary
Day 1: Castlerock- 36 km
Castlerock, a small village which lies in the heavily forested area of Dandeli tiger reserve is well known as the base village for trekkers who come to visit the mighty Dudhsagar falls. Apart from the falls, here exists a beautiful trail that passes through the jungle upto a small secluded village. On our first day, we start our ride post breakfast to visit the very less known Canopy walk built by the Karnataka government.
Day 2: DudhSagar - 45km
Today we will be riding through the Bhagwan Mahavir National park. A small climb upto the border crossing and finally you will get a thrilling downhill highway ride upto another checkpost at Mollem. We plan to reach campsite early so that we prepare ourselves for the offroad jeep ride to the gigantic Dudhsagar waterfalls. We get enough time to enjoy swimming near the falls. Post Dudhsagar visit, we ride to a peaceful spice farm stay just 10km away.
Day 3: Bondla - 60km
Today is going to be the longest ride with small climbs and rolling terrain. We visit Tambdi surla temple enroute. Tambdi Surla is noted as the oldest temple in Goa. The temple was built by Hemadri, the minister of the Yadava King Ramachandra. It is built in the Hemadpanthi style from basalt. The intricate carvings adorn the interior and the sides of the temple. The hard work of the skilled workers can be seen in the beautiful walls of the temple. Post lunch we enter Bondla wildlife sanctuary with some short climbs to finally end the expedition.
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 3000/-. It will be either an MTB or hybrid
If you are from Pune/Mumbai, we can get your bikes transported to Castlerock and back from Goa to Pune in our support vehicle free of cost.
COST INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in jungle resorts/camps on all 3 days. Rooms will either be on double/triple sharing or dormitories with separate bedding for each.
- Authentic local breakfast, lunch and dinner from day 1 to day 3
- Filtered drinking water and fresh, energy drinks and bars along the route
- All entry tickets like forest charges for Canopy, Safari ride to Dudhsagar and any other ticket wherever applicable
- 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 T-Shirt for all riders.
COST EXCLUDES:
1. Transport costs to Castlerock and back home from Goa.
2. Cycle and helmet. Cycle can be made available on rent.
2. Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, tips to driver, personal food orders etc.
3. Any kind of cost needed for major repairs and spares to repair a personal cycle in case of break down.
4. Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.
5. 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.
6. 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 - optional), ID proof, power bank, camera(optional)
- Cycling Jersey or Any Dry Fit T-Shirt or Cotton T-Shirts - 4
- Cycling Shorts - 2
- Riders carrying own cycle should bring 1 extra tube, brake pads if not in good condition and helmet.
- 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 - (4 pairs)
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF–50 or above), lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, cold cream, small towel, Cup for tea and a lunch box for packed lunch.
- 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 from Castlerock to Goa.
- 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 20 days – Full Refund.
Between 20 – 15 days - 80% of the tour cost will be refunded.
Between 15 – 7 days - 50% of the tour cost will be refunded
Less than 7 days 0% - No refund.
Payment: You can pay 5000 as non refundable deposit for your registration. Remaining can be paid 5 days prior to the expedition. Else you can pay the entire amount through our online registration link.
ACCOMMODATION: We will be staying in Resorts/Hotels with clean rooms and hygienic washrooms. Participants would be required to share with 1 or 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 at all stays. Mobile network is not gauranteed in such locations. 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.
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