How, when and where

Essential info for Kerala’s Western Ghats trip

Riding in Kerala’s Western Ghats mountains is an assault on the senses and is physically, mentally and culturally rewarding. British-run www.mountainbikekerala.com will take care of the logistics, food and travel on the ground, so all you need to do is get to Kochi (sometimes called Cochin) airport. The typically 11-day Kerala singletrack trip runs from December to April and costs £1,025 per person.