Ooty, officially known as Udhagamandalam is one trip that everyone should take in their lifetime. 
With Nilgiris on the sides, the lush green valleys, and roads that are known as the Gateway to heaven, riding in Ooty is every Indian cyclist's dream ride!

This week on Hit The Road: Explorer Edition, host Rohan Thakar chats with Mumbai-based cyclists Anirudh Shenoy, Sandeep Pillai, and Veer Salvi who made Ooty as their base in the month of February 2021 and explored the places around this pristine Nilgiri region of Tamil Nadu.

From tea plantations, to coffee and cocoa, there's lot that you can explore in Ooty. 

 

Some points to keep in mind for touring Ooty

1) Clothing: Fleece jackets, full-length winter gloves, rain gear, 3-4 sets of biking clothes, 1 extra pair of clothing
2) Training: The terrain is hilly, with long elevation gains and steep descents. Hill Training is a must. Also, One needs to train with a fully loaded bike with panniers in order to simulated the riding conditions.
3) Food packets, battery packs, extra tube, spares, repair kit are highly recommended.

 

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