Fall In, Kazaks! — SSKZM OBA Ride & Trek 2026

Remember?
The mess siren at 5:30.
The bugle across the parade ground.
Morning PT.
Cross-country over trails and roads.
Lights out — and stories whispered long after.
Then life happened.
Deadlines. Traffic. Screens.
The bugle is calling again.

Every batch. One squad.

Some of us will be reliving our school years. Some will be riding with the veterans for the first time. Seniors lead, juniors keep pace, and nobody is left behind, just like the old days.

Bondacross generations of Kazaks
Relivethe dawns and the adventures
Step out— don’t wait for “someday”

Pick your adventure

Kazak Bike Ride Republic Day weekend

Malabar Days

Misty hills, winding roads · Wayanad

📅23–25 January 2027
🧭Bangalore & Kochi groups meet in Wayanad · join en route
🏕️Resort cottages near Bathery / Mananthavady
💰~₹13,000–15,000 per person
Stay, food & fuel · self-funded · ₹2,500 token advance
⏳Book by 31 Oct

After our first Kazak ride to Ooty in 2026, the roads are calling again. Day 3 is the riders’ call: more of Wayanad, or on to Kannur.

Who can join

Kazaks with long-distance riding experience, joining at Bangalore, Kochi or en route.
One accompanying person (18+) as pillion or on another bike.
Full safety gear is a must.
Final costs and arrangements are shared in the riders’ group.

WhatsApp Appumon Joseph KRide lead & payments · 2633/96 WhatsApp Col Pramod MEC coordination · 3006/99

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Kazaks Trekking Club 26 seats

Dawn @ Kolukkumalai

Sunrise trek & tent stay · Munnar

📅Sat–Sun, 5–6 December 2026
🚌Departs 5:30 AM, 5 Dec · Vivekananda Park, Kowdiar, TVM
💰~₹5,000 per person
₹3,600 if travelling direct (no bus) · ₹2,000 advance
⏳Book by 31 Oct · Balance by 7 Nov

A night under the stars, a 4:00 AM wake-up — earlier than the mess siren! — and a sunrise from one of the highest tea estates in the world.

What’s included

Bus from TVM, jeep transfers, trekking, food and tea on both days. Final expenses are settled on actual costs. Spouse or immediate family may join a participating Kazak (add their details in the form).

Itinerary

Day 1 · Sat 5 Dec
5:30 AMDepart Kowdiar, TVM
En routeBreakfast & lunch
2:00 PMReach Suryanelli
4:00 PMJeep to campsite · tea
5:00 PMSunset viewpoint
EveningCampfire, socialising, group activities · lights out 10:30 PM
Day 2 · Sun 6 Dec
4:00 AMWake up
DawnTrek to the sunrise viewpoint
MorningBreakfast at camp · check-out 11:00 AM
AfternoonMunnar sightseeing & shopping
10:00 PMExpected return to TVM

Schedule may change with weather and local conditions.

Booking notes

Seats are confirmed after payment verification, first come, first served.
Unpaid balances after 7 Nov may see the seat offered to someone else.
Refunds on cancellation only if a replacement participant is found.

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Book in 3 steps

Open the form for your adventure. The payment details are there, or ask the coordinator on WhatsApp.
Pay the advance: ₹2,500 for the ride, ₹2,000 for the trek.
Submit the form with your payment reference (UTR). Your seat is confirmed once the organisers verify it.

Where we’re headed

Starry pre-dawn sky over Kolukkumalai — Stars before sunrise

Misty tea gardens near Munnar — Tea country

Row of Royal Enfield motorcycles in Kerala — Saddle up

Light trails on the Wayanad ghat road at night — The Churam bends

Real Kazak photos coming soon. Send yours to the Communications Cell.