2011 2011

Provisional Provisional details details

CalicutOOTY

Coimbatore

MUNNAR

THEKKADY

COCHIN

WYNAD

Kodaikanal

Hotel FortuneHotel FortuneCALICUT CALICUT

Arrive Calicut airport coach to hotel

Day Two

CALICUT

TO

Wayanda

60 Miles

Calicut to Wayanada

Hotel Green-gates WayanadaHotel Green-gates Wayanada

Hotel Monarch Hotel Monarch OOTY OOTY

Comibatore to Kodikanal

100 Miles

Munnar to Thekkady

66 Miles

Day Nine

Tree top hotel Thekkady Tree top hotel Thekkady

Thekkady

to

Cochin

120 Miles

Day 10

Day 11Day 11

Cochin Alwaye station Cochin Alwaye station

To To

Calicut Calicut

Day 12 Day 12

Calicut Calicut Rest dayRest day

Departure Departure

Taunton to Heathrow = Minibus Taunton to Heathrow = Minibus International flight 35 Kgs International flight 35 Kgs Meal at Heathrow Meal at Heathrow Stop at Dubia Stop at Dubia Flight to Calicut Flight to Calicut

HYDRATION PACK (ESSENTIAL – 3 LITRE CAPACITY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)This is the HYDRATION PACK (ESSENTIAL – 3 LITRE CAPACITY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)This is the best way to carry water; the pack is carried in a purpose-made rucksack and the water fed through a drinking best way to carry water; the pack is carried in a purpose-made rucksack and the water fed through a drinking tube. This enables the rider to keep hydrated without the need to remove the helmet. The rucksack can also be tube. This enables the rider to keep hydrated without the need to remove the helmet. The rucksack can also be used to carry small items of kitused to carry small items of kit..

MAP CARRIER OR TANK BAG (MAGNETIC TYPE RECOMMENDED) MAP CARRIER OR TANK BAG (MAGNETIC TYPE RECOMMENDED)

HELMET (ESSENTIAL) Any helmet that has approval for road use in the UK is acceptable and HELMET (ESSENTIAL) Any helmet that has approval for road use in the UK is acceptable and is compulsory whilst riding The ideal type is the motocross or enduro helmet as it has the best is compulsory whilst riding The ideal type is the motocross or enduro helmet as it has the best compromise of features for riding in India. The peak acts as a sunshade, the chin guard gives compromise of features for riding in India. The peak acts as a sunshade, the chin guard gives good protection and ventilation, and the overall design allows the comfortable wearing of goggles good protection and ventilation, and the overall design allows the comfortable wearing of goggles – strongly recommended for keeping out dust! Tinted goggles are advisable over sunglasses for – strongly recommended for keeping out dust! Tinted goggles are advisable over sunglasses for the same reason. Your UK road lid may be suitable for the event but please bear in mind that the the same reason. Your UK road lid may be suitable for the event but please bear in mind that the difficult terrain and conditions in India my mean that some damage to the helmet could be difficult terrain and conditions in India my mean that some damage to the helmet could be sustained.sustained.

.. PROTECTIVE TROUSERS hard wearing and breathable are the important features, beyond PROTECTIVE TROUSERS hard wearing and breathable are the important features, beyond

that is down to personal choice. Textile, as opposed to leather, is preferred as leather is too hot that is down to personal choice. Textile, as opposed to leather, is preferred as leather is too hot and restrictive for the conditions. Motocross or enduro pants are ideal, although alternatives such and restrictive for the conditions. Motocross or enduro pants are ideal, although alternatives such as reinforced denim jeans or combats could be considered. It is essential that adequate knee as reinforced denim jeans or combats could be considered. It is essential that adequate knee protection is worn, the hard type being recommended.protection is worn, the hard type being recommended.

UNDERJACKET TOWEL UNDERJACKET TOWEL

SWIMWEARSWIMWEAR

EAR PLUGS Strongly recommended - to protect against snoring room mates!EAR PLUGS Strongly recommended - to protect against snoring room mates!

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS Sturdy, over the ankle, motorcycle boots are essential. Off-MOTORCYCLE BOOTS Sturdy, over the ankle, motorcycle boots are essential. Off-road boots are highly recommended as they offer the best lower leg protection due to road boots are highly recommended as they offer the best lower leg protection due to a sturdier construction than that of road or race boots.a sturdier construction than that of road or race boots.

GLOVES (ESSENTIAL) Lightweight, summer gloves strongly recommended.GLOVES (ESSENTIAL) Lightweight, summer gloves strongly recommended. SUNGLASSESSUNGLASSES MOSQUITO REPELLENT (ESSENTIAL)MOSQUITO REPELLENT (ESSENTIAL) TORCH a head torch is very useful.TORCH a head torch is very useful. ANTISEPTIC ALCOHOL-BASED HANDWASH (ESSENTIAL)ANTISEPTIC ALCOHOL-BASED HANDWASH (ESSENTIAL) BASIC FIRST AID KIT (TO INCLUDE SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF ANY BASIC FIRST AID KIT (TO INCLUDE SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF ANY

PERSONAL MEDICATION)Items that may be useful include rehydration salt PERSONAL MEDICATION)Items that may be useful include rehydration salt sachets, paracetamol, ibuprofen, antiseptic cream and sticking plasters.sachets, paracetamol, ibuprofen, antiseptic cream and sticking plasters.

SUN BLOCK (HIGH FACTOR)A high factor is SUN BLOCK (HIGH FACTOR)A high factor is strongly recommended.strongly recommended. WASH BAGSCARF / BANDANA (TO PROTECT NECK)WASH BAGSCARF / BANDANA (TO PROTECT NECK) FLEECE / PULLOVERFLEECE / PULLOVER TOWELTOWEL TRAINERS OR SANDALSTRAINERS OR SANDALS T-SHIRTST-SHIRTS CASUAL TROUSERSCASUAL TROUSERS MOBILE PHONE AND CHARGER ( UNLOCKED) MOBILE PHONE AND CHARGER ( UNLOCKED) Modesty Garments female Modesty Garments female