Kerala Bike Trip: Epilogue

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Kerala Bike Trip

The Final Route


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  1. Mumbai – Chitradurga, night halt (day1) 790km (15hrs+) [travelling]
  2. Chitradurga – Ooty, night halt (383km, day2) (8hrs+)[travelling]
  3. Ooty (day3) [rest]
  4. Ooty – Munnar, night halt (day4, 242km, 5hrs+) [rest + travelling]
  5. Munnar, Kochi and Alleppey  (day 5) [rest]
  6. Alleppey, night halt (day6, 60km, 1hr+) [rest]
  7. Thiruvilwamala (jk’s home village) (day7, 166km, 3hrs) [rest]
  8. Thiruvilwamala, and around (day8, ) [rest]
  9. Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu night halt (day 9) [travelling]
  10. Belgaum, Karnataka night halt (day 10) [travelling]
  11. Mumbai (day 11) [travelling]

Stupid Numbers

  • Total days – 11
  • Border Crossings – 6
  • States Travelled – 4 (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala)
  • Distance travelled – 3,357 km
  • Hours on Bike – 81 hours (3 days , 7 hours)
  • Max. Elevation above sea level – 2,637m (Doddabetta Peak)
  • Min. Elevation below sea level – -16m (Alappuzha backwaters)
  • Petrol Cost – ₹5800
  • Total Cost of Trip – ₹ 13,000 (including petrol)
  • Memories for Life – Endless
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8 thoughts on “Kerala Bike Trip: Epilogue”

  1. If you are not of the ‘lavish lifestyle’ types… then its not at all difficult. Just fix your daily destination, ensure its relatively a small town and you will find hotels, lodges, etc.. For crux days.. we were even ready to have a nap at the petrol pumps… 😀

    Generally speaking the more time you spend on the roads as opposed to hotels… the more you’ll eventful and lovely your trip would be..

  2. Hi Ruturaj,
    I am planning a solo bike ride for Mumbai-Munnar-Mumbai in April on my R15v1. I will seek your guidance for the same. Your blog is of great help.
    Thanks.

        1. Hey Mandar,

          There are many online forums like xbhp.com and team-bhp.com that’ll give you detailed info on your query.

          I generally have every 2 / 3 month service-check for my bike and one after a long journey if any.

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