IndiaIndia

20102010

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

Hotel FortuneHotel FortuneCALICUT CALICUT

Arrive 2005 Calicut airport coach to hotel

Day One

CalicutOOTY

Palghat

MUNNAR

THEKKADICOCHIN

DAY TWO FAMILIARISATION

Calicut

Hotel FortuneHotel FortuneCALICUT CALICUT

Hotel Monarch Hotel Monarch OOTY OOTY

PalghatPalghat

Day fiveDay five

Palaghat to MunnarPalaghat to Munnar

Distance 153 miles Distance 153 miles

Wild Elephant Munnar

Sunday 7Sunday 7thth February February

Day 6Day 6

Rest Day Rest Day

Munnar Munnar

Day 7Day 7

Munnar to ThekkadyMunnar to Thekkady

103 miles 103 miles

Tree top hotel Thekkady Tree top hotel Thekkady

Day 8 Day 8

Thekkady Thekkady North ParavoorNorth Paravoor

108 Miles108 Miles

Day 8

Day 9Day 9

Cochin Alwaye station Cochin Alwaye station

To To

Calicut Calicut

Day 10 Day 10

Calicut Calicut Rest dayRest day

Day 11Day 11Return flightReturn flight

Departs 21.25Departs 21.25

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

MAP CARRIER (MAGNETIC TYPE RECOMMENDED)MAP CARRIER (MAGNETIC TYPE RECOMMENDED)

HELMET (ESSENTIAL) Any helmet that has approval for road use in the UK is 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 acceptable and 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 helmet as it has the best 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 sunshade, the chin guard gives good protection and ventilation, and the overall design allows the comfortable wearing of goggles – strongly recommended for keeping out allows the comfortable wearing of goggles – strongly recommended for keeping out dust! Tinted goggles are advisable over sunglasses for the same reason. Your UK road 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 difficult terrain and 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 sustained.conditions in India my mean that some damage to the helmet could be sustained.

.. PROTECTIVE TROUSERS hard wearing and breathable are the important features, 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 beyond 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 leather is too hot and restrictive for the conditions. Motocross or enduro pants are ideal, although alternatives such as reinforced denim jeans or combats could be ideal, although alternatives such as reinforced denim jeans or combats could be considered. It is essential that adequate knee protection is worn, the hard type being considered. It is essential that adequate knee protection is worn, the hard type being recommended.recommended.

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

GLOVES (ESSENTIAL) Lightweight, summer gloves strongly GLOVES (ESSENTIAL) Lightweight, summer gloves strongly recommended.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 PERSONAL MEDICATION)Items that may be useful include rehydration salt sachets, paracetamol, ibuprofen, antiseptic cream and sticking plasters.salt 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 Modesty Garments female Modesty Garments female