Waynad Escapade! -5
Bandipur -- Mudumalai -- S.Bathery -- Edakkal Caves -- Soochipara falls
January 21,22 2012
The 4 WE rides have been a great success. So for the benefit of the people who have missed out on this wonderful trip we are repeating this ride for one more time in January end.
Three States, Three National parks , Two days, 150 kms and loads of fun. Just another chance to be one with Nature. Jan-2012, join CAM for a momentous ride through an enchanting route along Bandipur, Madumulai and Waynad.
What more?
The stay for the rides will be at the wonderful Issac’s Regency (http://www.issacsregency.com/), a sprawling resort with great facilities, not to forget an inviting swimming pool for all the riders.
Register here Waynad-Escapade
Near edakkal caves - Amazing route to bike
Join CAM for the Waynad Escapade.
- Start the ride from Bandipur.
- Ride through Mudumulai and Gudulur.
- A necklace of tea estates from gudulur to S.Bathery.
- Stay at the majestic Regency hotel, with Swimming pool facility.
- Experts ride to the Edakkal caves and enjoy the scenaries.
- All the above only on Day1 of the ride.
- Day 2 ride, through the silent interior roads encircling the Edakkal caves.
- Ride through the beautiful tea estates overlooking Chembra Peak
- End the ride at Soochipara falls.
- The Cost of the entire trip including stay, food and transport is 4100 rs only.
The Cost Includes :
- Rider transport to waynad(from bangalore) and back on an ultra luxury Bus.
- Bike transport.
- Support during the ride
- Kerala and Tamilnadu road tax for the vehicles.
- Accommodation at Hotel regency (triple sharing)
Swimming pool at the Hotel
Register here Waynad-Escapade
We know that some of us want to ride more and some of us want to ride less. Note that at any point of time, you may stop the ride and get on to support vehicles. Two vehicles (and the Bus) will be with the riders.
Ride Specs
| Total Distance | Day 1 : 80 kms (100 for experts) Day 2 : 50 kms |
| Road Condition | MTB or Hybrids - Road bikes are not suggested |
| Riding expertise | Day 1: Beginners to Experienced Day 2: Beginners to Experienced |
| Places of Interest | 1. Bandipur 2. Mudumalai 3. Edakkal Caves 4. Chembra View 5. Soochipara falls |
In case you dont have a bike, we can arrange for rented bikes for 600 -- 800 Rs depending on the bike brand.
600Rs for B-Twin5.1 and Schwinn bikes.
800Rs for the Trek, Merida and Rockrider5.2 bikes.
 Near Suchipara falls |  View of Chembra peak |
Day 0 -- Friday, Jan 20, 2011
Day 1 : Saturday, Jan 21, 2011
Reach the starting point at Gundulpet, freshen up and start riding from Bandipur (TN, KRN border).
The ride passes through Bandipur, Mudumalai, Gudulur.
Check-in to the hotel at S.Bathery and Hit the swimming pool. Expert riders may opt for a 20 km round trip to Edakkal caves.
DAY-1 ROUTE
More information about the Day-1 route can be found here WE-Day1
Distance: Total = 80 kms (100 Kms for Experts) .
| 4:30 a.m | Reach Start point - Gundulpet |
| 6:00 a.m | After freshing up, start towards the Border in the bus. Ride starts at 7:00 a.m after breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m | reach Gudulur, take a right turn towards S.B |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch enroute |
| 2:00 p.m | Reach S.B lodge |
| 3:00 p.m onwards | Experts may go for a round trip to Edakkal caves. Rest of the riders can take a dip in the swimming pool. |
| 6:30 p.m | Town walk, dinner and Rest |
Day 2: Sunday, Jan 22, 2011
The Day2 ride starts from S.Bathery towards Suchipara. The ride is quiet serene in itself.
DAY-2 ROUTE
More information about the Day-2 route can be found here WE-Day2
Distance : 50 kms
| 5:00 a.m | wake up and get ready |
| 6:30 a.m | start the ride towards Vaduvanchal (via inner roads) |
| 7:30 a.m | Breakfast Enroute (After 14 kms) |
| 10:30 a.m | Reach Meppadi, take a look at the magficient Chembra |
| 11:30 p.m | reach Suchipara, take an hour for enjoying in the waters. |
| 12:30 p.m | Start back to bangalore |
We will be able to accommodate only 34 riders for this event, so hurry and register now.
 |  Misty |
The Cost of the event is 4100 Rs only. This includes
Please note that the extra cost in this CAM trip is for the inter-state tax and for the wonderful stay at S.Bathery.
Register here Waynad-Escapade
 Edakkal on the background |  Gudulur-S.Bathery |
The Ride will be a weekend ride, start from bangalore by bus on Friday evening around 10:00 p.m and will be back in bangalore around 10 p.m on Sunday.
Video -- Near Soochipara falls
