coorg on wheels
push your limits
A mountain biking expedition that spans 60kms through the greenest hills and forests you've ever seen. Live amidst the rich flora and fauna of the Coorg forests and set up camp at picturesque locations along the way. Feel the highs (and get past the lows) as you cycle through the rolling hills—on roads, off-road tracks and dense forest trails. Slush, rocks, mud and dirt.
pull your own weight
Learn the technicalities of riding in the wild—how to regulate speed over turns and balance your weight going up and down hills. Get real familiar with your bike…dismantle it, maintain it and even learn how to fix punctures! An intensive session to plan out everything—from menus, ration and utensils to contingency food plans—before we pack and load the jeeps. Learn to share the responsibilities of cooking, cleaning, firewood collection and resource management along the way.
"I am sure every Inme camp my daughter has attended, she has come back with some important life lessons learnt and a wonderful memories for life. Coorg on Wheels was a special experience to live on minimal resources. You guys are doing a wonderful job in the lives of the youngsters attending your camps."
program itinerary
DAY 1 Reach the camp, settle in and set expectations with a brief orientation
DAY 2 Bike off-road for 6kms till Vadu Pass. Continue to Kabbe Mott to set up the first campsite
DAY 3 Bike past Kabbinkad junction, visit the Nalaknad Palace and camp in the palace grounds
DAY 4 Bike 20kms to the base of Thadianamol, the highest peak in Coorg. Set up base camp at the forest guesthouse
DAY 5 Summit Thadianamol and return to base camp
DAY 6 bike 20km to reach our Coorg camp. Relax with some games and delicious food in the evening
DAY 7 Travel back to Bangalore
camping on the go
The expedition starts and ends at our Coorg camp where accommodation dormitories. During the expedition, campsites are set up at different locations everyday. The group pitches tents provided by us. They're small tents that comfortably fit three people. A pop-up toilet tent is also taken along.
a ticket to discover your true potential
program
coorg on wheels
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care and safety
Being well fed and hydrated is crucial to staying energised for the demanding days. There is wholesome and nutritious food for every meal on camp and in the course of the expedition. Water, soup or juice is provided during hydration breaks through the day. The instructor team comprises of certified outdoor experts including wilderness first aiders, female instructors and a bike technician. A doctor is also present on the Coorg camp to attend to medical needs at any time. SAG (support and gear) vehicle travels with the group throughout the journey and carries all essential supplies, rations and equipment needed for the program.
travel details
The group departs from Bangalore in luxury AC buses at 6:00am. We stop for breakfast on the way and reach the camp in time for lunch. On the way back home, the bus reaches the assembly point by 10:30pm. Outstation participants need to fly into Bangalore a day before the departure date.
fitness requirements
This program might be more demanding than the usual physical activities you're used to. We recommend a little jogging, stretching and exercise a few weeks before the departure to gain the flexibility and agility needed to truly enjoy the experience. Do this wearing the shoes you want to carry for the program—it'll help break into them.
