KARNATAKA

Karnataka is rich with spectacular flora and fauna and offers some stunning routes along with rich culture and heritage of the state. Western ghats here are one of the eight “hot-spots” of biological diversity in the world. Karnataka is home to some of the largest tiger reserves in India. Also home to the second highest plunge waterfalls in India, the Jog falls, which is a sight to behold in its full glory.

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Trail Info

The trail begins from the foothills of Nilgiris, traversing through 2 main National parks and the Western ghats. The trail is 80 percent tarmac with some nice small stretches of dirt near Bandipur. Traversing through some stunning desolated stretches of Bisle from Coorg. Entering Malnad through the tea estates of Kelagur it then crosses the Kudremukh National park. Heading North through the heart of Western ghats, it touches the Sharavati valley and makes it’s way to Karwar through lovely small roads of Anshi National park. P.S: Enquire about the Checkpost timings whenever you’re crossing a national park. Please avoid riding in the dark and enquire about the checkpost timings whenever you’re crossing a national park, some checkposts close after 6PM.

Quick info

Total Length of the trail in Kms

Expected time to ride the trail; 12 – 14 days
Best time of the year; Sep – March
(Be cautious if you’re riding in Monsoons)
Languages Kannada, Hindi, English
Emergency Telephone; State services (police and ambulance services) 100 – Police
108 – Ambulance
Expected time to ride the trail; 12 – 14 days
Best time of the year; Sept – March
(Be cautious if you’re riding in Monsoons)
Languages Kannada, Hindi, English
Emergency Telephone; State services (police and ambulance services) 100 – Police
108 – Ambulance

Karnataka

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