Cycling from Bhagamandala to Bekal Fort

Cycling, Karnataka, Kerala

Around this time last year, I went on a weekend ride from Bhagamandala to Bekal fort along the green route of Western ghats. With rainy season around, we were in for a treat all along the ride. Here are a few photos from the ride —

Cycling from Bhagamandala to Bekal Fort
Green, rain and empty roads

Only fellow riders and mountains for the company
Only fellow riders and mountains for the company

And water falls on the road side, and their ear soothing sound all along
And water falls on the roadside, and their ear soothing sound all along

More falls, small and big
More falls, small and big

Some more, and I lost count of the falls I saw on the way
Some more, and I lost count of the falls I saw on the way

After all the down hill road, it is not fair if we don't have some climbing
After all the down hill road, it is not fair if we don’t have some climbing

Overcast and green at Bekal fort
Overcast and green at Bekal fort

A break on the banks of river Payaswini
A break on the banks of river Payaswini

A wobbly ride on hanging bridge across river Payaswini
A wobbly ride on hanging bridge across river Payaswini

Here is a short video I made while riding on the hanging bridge, check it out 🙂

29 comments

  15. Good to know. I thought it is a long ride. Realized that Madikeri being close to Kerala it is under 100kms..
    Good

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    1. Srinidhi, Kerala border is around 25-30KMs from Bhagamandala. And Bekal is around 80KMs.
      Since most part of the route is down hill & rolling terrain, it is a wonderful route for cycling 🙂

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    1. Hi, I went with Cycling And More, who organize weekend cycling trips around Karnataka. The same ride is happening in November. See if you can join them.

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  19. Very good photographs. Cycling during monsoon is exciting. Moist, breezy, mild rain and fresh air.

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