Cycling provides a detail insight into the emerald coastal state of Kerala. The serene mountain landscapes, idyllic coastline and lush backwaters . The vibrant colours of Kerala and a stay on a traditional houseboat with a finish on the Arabian Sea.
HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR:
DESTINATIONS:
Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Periyar – Teekoy – Kumarakom – Kerala – Alleppey – Marai - Cochin
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
October to March
Day 1: Arrive Cochin (Drive 65 km)
Arrive Cochin, transfer to hotel in Thattekad, around 65km and one hour's drive. Fixed Camp.
Day 2: Munnar
Drive to Munnar. The hill station at Munnar is in the Idukki district of southern Kerala situated at 1,600m above sea level. Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 3: Start cycling in Munnar (Ride 65 km)
Today you will head out from Munnar to Top Station in the Kannan Devan hills. Distance cycled 65 km. Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 4: Thekkady
We start our ride from the Lockhart Gap the smelling the aromatic spice which is home to cardamom plantations since 1822 and account for 70% of India's cardamom production towards. Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 5: Periyar National Park
Cycle to the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its Tigers and Elephants. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6: Teekoy (Ride 64 km)
This 64 km ride, mostly descending, will start at Thekkady's spice plantations and will take you the scenic grasshills of Elapara and Vagamon through to Teekoy. Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 7: Cycle to Kumarakom (Ride 66 km)
This 66 km ride will take you through to the state highway, village roads and the national highway through to the gorgeous backwaters, paddy fields and coconut groves. Overnight stay Homestay.
Day 8: Kerala
Cycle along rural Kerala and backwaters. Overnight stay houseboat.
Day 8: Cycle in the morning and then board the Houseboat.
Cycle 40 to 50 km to around traditional villages and board houseboat around lunch time to experience a day of cruising on a traditional ‘kettuvalam’, or houseboat, through the scenic backwaters, exploring villages located along the banks for a taste of the rustic Kerala. In the evening houseboat move to a different location and dock overnight. Overnight stay Houseboat
Day 9: Alleppey (Ride 40 to 50 km)
Cycle 40 to 50 km to Alleppey for an experience a day of cruising on a traditional 'kettuvalam' or houseboat through the scenic backwaters. Overnight stay houseboat.
Day 10: Marari Beach (Ride 50 km)
We cycle about 50 km to reach Marari beach along the Malabar Coast. Arabian Sea. Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 11: Marai Beach
Relax Marai Beach. Overnight stay Hotel.
Day 12: Cochin
Drive to Cochin. Afternoon sightseeing. Late night transfer to Airport.
Day 13: Departure
Depart for home
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