Overview
A ride from Bangalore on a Royal Enfield, through the incredibly beautiful Western Ghats takes you to one of the hottest diversity spots on Earth and world heritage site. The adventure comprises riding along the Arabian Sea and rainforests of Agumbe, coffee plantation stay, the mesmerizing Jog Falls, stay in a jungle lodge, wildlife safari, amazing sculptures, and temple architecture and the heavenly beaches of Goa! Note that foreign nationals need to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP)issued by their country in addition to a valid motorcycle license . Guests without an IDP cannot ride a motorcycle in India
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Bangalore
- Relax on the famous beaches of Goa
- Drive through wild life sanctuaries, Jog Falls, and rainforests
- Ride through forests, mountains, and waterfalls of the Western Ghats
- Indulge in a jeep safari as well as a coracle ride over the River Kali
- Visit coffee plantations and pristine beaches
- Enjoy and explore the wildlife
- 11 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Bangalore - Chikmagalur (245 kilometers / 152 miles)
Motorcycle tour from Bangalore to Chikmagalur commences at 7:00 a.m. The ride will take four and a half hours. In the evening you will explore coffee plantations.
Day 2: Belur and Halebid Temples (80 kilometers / 50 miles)
You will ride to the ancient twin capitals of Hoysala Kingdom, Belur and Halebid, to appreciate the fantastic sculptures and temple architecture
Day 3: Agumbe Rainforest and Trasi (185 kilometers / 115 miles)
At 8:00 a.m., you will ride for two and a half hours to reach the rainforests of Agumbe, home to the King Cobra! Another two-hour ride will bring you to the coast at Trasi with its pristine beaches.
Day 4: Murudeshwar (55 kilometers / 34 miles)
After breakfast you leave Trasi and ride for just over an hour to reach the picturesque village of Murudeshwar, nestled between the western ghats and the Arabian Sea. You will visit the famous Shiva Temple surrounded by the sea on thre sides.
Day 5: Gokarna (80 kilometers / 50 miles)
You will ride for two hours and reach Gokarna, one of the best beaches in India. The day is dedicated to lazing on the tranquil OM beach.
Day 6 - 8: Goa (135 kilometers / 84 miles)
A three an d a half-hour ride will bring you to Goa. You will spend the next three days relaxing in the famous beaches of Goa, exploring Portuguese built churches, and enjoying the legendary Goan hospitality.
Day 9: Dandeli (125 kilometers / 78 miles)
Dandeli is a wildlife sanctuary and you will stay in a jungle lodge and indulge in a jeep safari as well as a coracle ride over the River Kali.
Day 10: Jog Falls (170 kilometers / 106 miles)
You will ride for three and a half hours to reach Jog Falls, one of the biggest plunge waterfalls in India. Stay is planned in a homestay in a village near the falls.
Day 11: River Tern (140 kilometers / 87 miles)
A three-hour ride will bring you to a lodge perched on a hill besides the Bhadra Reservoir and on the edge of a Tiger Reserve. You will do a jeep safari as well as a boat safari to explore the wildlife.
Day 12: Return to Bangalore (285 kilometers / 177 miles)
You will checkout from the jungle lodge at 11:00 a.m. and ride six hours to reach Bangalore. This is the end of the tour.
Ride Details
- Terrain
- 90% paved roads
- Bike
- rental bike (Royal Enfield motorcycle)
- Mileage
- 1450 kilometers / 901 miles
- Daily rides
- 55 - 285 kilometers / 16 - 177 miles
- Riding gear
- included: helmet; available to rent: jackets, gloves, pads (or guests can bring their own)
- Meals
- all breakfasts, lunch and dinners on day 9 and 11
What's included
- Royal Enfield motorcycle
- Escort rider / guide
- 11 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- Entrance charges
- Jeep safari and coracle ride in Dandeli
- Jeep safari and boat safari in Bhadra
- Lunch and dinner on days 9 and 11 in jungle lodges in Dandeli and Bhadra
Not included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Beverages
- Camera charges
Accommodation
During this tour, you will be staying in home stays in coffee plantation and hotels near beaches. Accommodation for the tour are as follows:
Food
Included in your package are daily breakfasts. You will also be served lunch and dinner on days 9 and 11. Breakfasts will be a mix of South Indian and bread/butter eggs while lunches and dinner will have a meal with rice based and other will be Roti (Indian bread) based.
Getting There
The ride covers 1450 kilometers (901 miles) of wildlife sanctuaries, thunderous jog falls, rainforests of Agumbe, coffee plantations of Chikmagalur, and pristine beaches like Murudeswar, Gokarna and Goa. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/5-senses-tours/12-days-adventure-in-western-ghats-of-india-bangalore-departure# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/5-senses-tours/12-days-adventure-in-western-g
