Salem to Kedarnath 8-Day Itinerary via Motorcycle

1. Day 1: Coorg
   3 hours (139 km) from Salem

   Ride to Coorg and visit Lal Bagh Gardens en route. Roam around the coffee and spice plantation and relax by the waterfall.

2. Day 2: Ooty
   4 hours (170 km) from Coorg

   Motorcycle through the winding roads of Ooty's hills to visit Doddabetta Peak and Botanical Gardens, with a quick stop at the Ooty Lake.

3. Day 3: Wayanad
   3 hours 50 minutes (138 km) from Ooty

   Head to Wayanad to witness the serene Chembra Peak and then proceed to visit Edakkal Caves and Soochipara Waterfalls.

4. Day 4: Coonoor
   1 hour 30 minutes (48 km) from Wayanad

   Take a motorcycle through Coonoor-Felt Museum, Sim’s Park, and Lamb’s Rock and visit the Nature Conservation Foundation's project.

5. Day 5: Mysuru
   4 hours (167 km) from Coonoor

   Experience the royal architecture of Mysuru Palace and take in the artistry at Jaganmohan Palace.

6. Day 6: Bandipur National Park
   2 hours (76 km) from Mysuru

   Take a break and visit the Bandipur National Park.

7. Day 7: Kodaikanal
   5 hours 30 minutes (250 km) from Bandipur National Park

   Ride to Kodaikanal and visit Kodai Lake and its surrounding natural beauty to unwind and relax.

8. Day 8: Kedarnath
   8 hours 30 minutes (360 km) from Kodaikanal

   Arrive at Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in a motorcycle. Soak in the spiritual ambiance and splendor of the temple.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Lal Bagh Gardens (1-2 hours, ₹25-35 per person)
• Doddabetta Peak (1-2 hours, ₹10-12 per person), Botanical Gardens (1-2 hours, ₹20-40 per person), and Ooty Lake (1-2 hours, ₹10-15 per person)
• Chembra Peak (4-5 hours, ₹750-1,200 for a group of 10), Edakkal Caves (2-3 hours, ₹20-30 per person), and Soochipara Waterfalls (2-3 hours, ₹50-100 per person)
• Coonoor-Felt Museum (1-2 hours, ₹10-20 per person), Sim’s Park (1-2 hours, ₹20-30 per person), Lamb’s Rock (1-2 hours, ₹10-15 per person), and Nature Conservation Foundation's project (1-2 hours, Free)
• Mysuru Palace (2-3 hours, ₹40-70 per person) and Jaganmohan Palace (1-2 hours, ₹20-30 per person)
• Bandipur National Park (4-5 hours, ₹80-250 per person)
• Kodai Lake (1-2 hours, ₹15-20 per person)
• Kedarnath Temple (2-3 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹1200-2000 per person.

Useful tips:

If you have extra time, you can make pit-stops at Coorg's Abbey Falls, Wayanad's Banasura Sagar Dam, Mysuru's Railway Museum, and Kodaikanal's Bryant Park. It is advised to take frequent breaks to avoid fatigue and comply with traffic rules when navigating through the hills..