- 4D/3N
- Nilgiris
- 4D/3N
About the Destination:
Famous for its beautiful sceneries, tea plantations, fields and estates, Gudalur makes a glorious biking expedition. It derives its name from the Tamil words 'koodal oooru', which mean adjoining village. Indeed, Gudalur adjoins Ooty, Gundalpet and Nilambur and is equidistant from Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Apart from great visual beauty, the place is rich in wildlife and both high-altitude and low-altitude flora and crops. The village traces the origins of its tea plantation back to the British occupation. Being situated close to other states, its demographic is an interesting amalgamation of cultures, especially after the 1970s, when the Tamil Nadu government agreed to give shelter to refugees from Sri Lanka.
The fundraising cycling tour to Gudalur begins at Bangalore, where you will cover 350 kms all the way to Gudalur. On the way, stop and visit many places and people from different professions and cultures, including silkworm rearers in a sericulture farm, jaggery sellers, potters, the Mudumalai tiger reserve and a group of villagers in Kokkarebellur who have formed an animal conservation group.
You will also get to interact with the adivasi community in Gudalur, a group of indigenous and original inhabitants of the land, and will learn about their art, community and culture. Currently, the NGO works with four tribes Kattunayakans (traditional honey gatherers), Paniyas, Bettakurumbas (Elephant mahaouts) and Mullukurumbas.
About the Activity:
Get ready to wear spontaneity on your sleeve as you set out on an exciting and adventurous fundraising rally from Bangalore to Gudalur in Nilgiris. Prior to the trip, you will have to be able to raise a fundraising amount of INR 20,000. The Go! Make a Difference' cycling tour is a novel, self-contained bicycle ride that is not a competition or a sport but an experience that will take you through all the changing landscapes and the urban-rural shifts of a bicycle trip from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu. Pack up your life and pedal away on an epic ride that will see you cycling 350 kms from Bangalore all the way to Gudalur, which is situated in Tamil Nadu and is equidistant from both Kerala and Karnataka.
The Adivasi Munnetra Sangam (AMS) is a movement that works with the adivasis or the indigenous people of a land, who are its original inhabitants. AMS works with them to preserve their culture and securing their livelihood, at the same time maintaining their human rights issues in the context of land grabbing, low wages and other forms of exploitation.
About the Destination:
The moment you feel to escape the tedious life amidst the concrete walls of the city, or the four walls of a corporate office, you must take a break and flee to the pristine Nilgiris in Ooty! Acclaimed as one of the eighth Biodiversity Hotspots in the entire world, this region, within its magical beauty and appeal, will help you relax and rejuvenate.
Enjoy camping at one of the best camping sites near Bangalore along with a homestay experience in the vicinity and discover the untouched beauty of the nature, and how it can soothe you mind and soul! Panoramic views of the lofty peaks, rolling tea plantations that perfectly synchronises with the lush Shola forests, diverse wildlife and much more; everything just needs to be explored and discovered!
About the Activity:
Camping has always been one of the best ways to witness, adore and enjoy the beauty of the nature. Make the Nilgiris one of your next camping sites near Bangalore, delve deep into the bosom of Mother Nature and shed off all the weariness! With this camping place near Bangalore in Nilgiris with homestay experience, make the best of your long weekends and curate some of the most memorable moments of your life.
The surreal nature, not only allows you to breathe free, but also entices you to open your mind! A trekking experience in the remarkable Nilgiris will allow you to soak in its immaculate grandeurs. Make sure during these excursions, you are all prepared with your camera and click some of the most amazing shots of nature!
For those, who craves for some adventure and thrill, a 4WD through the challenging terrains will fulfil all their desires. Even if you do not wish to go to the outdoors, you can make the best of your holiday while lazing around the homestay. During the evenings, when it gets colder in the vicinity, keep yourself warm while delighting in around a lively campfire. Also on offer, there are several indoor and outdoor games that will keep you engulfed with unlimited fun and excitement.