Trail Of Black Gold

Posted on 10/25/11 No Comments

Follow the ancient spice route from spectacular mountain country though the verdant lowlands to the backwaters and unending stretches of desolate beaches 

2days | 70km, 10hrs ride | Hard | Dry Seasons | Coorg & Malabar | Ghat section, Beach trails, Coffee plantations, Forests, Coconut groves, Backwaters, Beaches, the Arabian Sea

 

The Ride

This cross country trail offers riding Nirvana to the serious cyclist. The ride starts in the fog bound high lands of Coorg where pepper was harvested, and follow the treacherous mountain passes through wilderness to reach the headwaters rivers, and end up on the storied beaches and ports of ancient Malabar. The ride ends on a long beach-side trail till you decide the time to dive into the surf.
/ Descend Of The Bonecrusher Ghats
/ The Long And Winding Road
/ To The Edge Of The Ancient World
The Journey
This ride is best enjoyed as a 3-day trip owing to the long drive to the trail heads. There are multiple start points to the ride from South Coorg – Virajpet or Bhagamandala, between 6 to 8hrs from Bangalore and 3 to 5hrs from Mysore. Arrive overnight and freshen up a local lodging. The start points will be decided in discussion with the group, based on fitness and experience needs. The ride ends on the coast North of Kannur, 8 to 9hrs from Bangalore, 5 to 6hrs from Mysore. You can choose to spend an extra day on the beaches and wind down before departing the coast in the afternoon.
Accommodations - Town hotel, resort, or beach houses based on group size and budget.
Cuisine - All meals will be authentic Kerala fare. Trail food at wayside eateries, or packed rolls, energy bars, fruit.
Logistics - End to end transport can be arranged, with pick up and drop ex-Bangalore /-Kozhikode.
Inclusions - All meals from Day1 Breakfast to Day2 Lunch; Accommodation; Guides; Bikes, helmets; Transport as agreed.
Exclusions - Personal shopping, entertainment, prescription medications.
Options & Extensions - Extended beach stay; Houseboat cruise; visit to the historical monuments of Malabar.