BSA Tour of Nilgiris

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The Pre- Tour briefing will be held at Hotel Ramanashree, 100 mtrs off MG Road.

Unwind in 3 star luxury at the Hotel Ramanashree, a hotel known for its great location, awesome hospitality and tasty food.Check in your luggage at the exclusive TfN 2011 counters.

You will also need to sign your indemnity bonds and you'll get your reciepts for your donation towards TfN 2011.

The Tour Director will introduce you to the other members of the TfN2011, your Support Crew and the Route each day.

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You will be flagged off at 0730 hrs from a central point in Bangalore.

Day 1 will see you travel to Mysore, one of the sister towns of Bangalore.

Check in at the Hotel KVC International, centrally situated a stone's throw away from the city railway station. You will find its centrally airconditioned rooms a real treat after conquering 190 kms to complete Stage 1.

Wanderlust? Visit the Mysore Palace (which looks out of this world gorgeous at night) and the Brindavan Gardens if you can squeeze in the time.

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Post Breakfast, ride the rolling hills from Mysore to Hassan on Day 2.

Check into the Hotel Southern Star, Hassan where you can kick off your cleats and stretch out your legs in luxury. You deserve it. You've just traveled 120 kms!

Itching to explore?! Well, Hassan is a town steeped in culture. The seat of the Hoysala and Ganga dynasties, Hassan will be a treat for those who love architecture.

Description:  Post Breakfast, you'll ride roads made for road bikes from Hassan to Madikeri. Traveling 188 kms south, you'll reach the wonderful town of Madikeri where you'll be staying at Solitaire Exotica Resort a la style. But if you've been bitten by the wanderbug, make sure you visit Raja Seat and the world famous Madikeri Fort while at Madikeri.

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Today, you'll be entering God's Own Country, Kerala. 120 kms south, and you'll be staying at the Land of Looms and Lakes at the Blue Nile.

Pristine beaches and surroundings so green that you'll never want to go anywhere else.

So make yourself at home here, because you have a Rest Day here!

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That's right, you'll get some much needed time to go about and explore the greenest land in India!

Soak in the culture and visit the historical famous St Angelo Fort. Or maybe you'll like to visit Arrakkal Museum, a Museum for the only Royal Muslim family in Kerala.

Payyambalam Beach, one of India's pristine beaches is a definite must see here but don't miss the Muzhappilangad Beach. And then take a ferry at the Azhikkal to catch a breathtaking view of the sunset.

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138 kms of Kerala and this time, you'll be heading east. We hope your legs are thoroughly prepared for the climbs that you have on this day.

Destination: Issac’s Hotel Regency, Sultanbattery.

Sultanbattery: A town steeped in history and in terrain. An integral part of the Nilgiris, feast your eyes on the pristine mountains here. But don't forget to taste the local paan! Remember, our Content writer is one of most experienced in that Paan.

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And here comes the day that nearly everyone who rides TfN prepare for.

The legendary 35 km climb that will test every molecule of strength in your body.

On the other end of the 106 km ride, is a cozy room at the YWCA..

...and of course, don't leave Ooty without a bag full of homemade Ooty chocolates.

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From ooty, you'll ride the famed hair pin bends where you're destination is Hotel Kodanad Viewpoint overlooking the breathtaking Kodanad Viewpoint, with a total distance of 69kms.

Just the place your doctor prescribed for some peace and quiet, Kotagiri is one of the largest of the hill stations.

Catherine Falls, is a absolute must see if you can make it with time to spare.And then Its the End of TFN. Its time to pack the bags,the bikes & return to Bangalore by Bus.

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..and You made back!

So you've earned your bragging rights. And your badge as a proud TfN'er. But we're not done yet.

We have the TfN Post Ride Celebration party at Hotel Ramanashree, where you'll meet your compatriots on pedals yet again. To celebrate. To reminisce. To pat each other on the back for all the wonderful memories that you'll carry for a lifetime. The celebrations kicks (or rather flags) off at 6:30PM

Congratulations!