Summary
Cycle from the Western Ghats to the idyllic coastline of Kerala
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Start Mysore
- Day 2
- Ride To Srirangapatnam Ruins; Return To Mysore; Af...
- Day 3
- Cycle On The Back-Roads Of Mysore Plateau To Chama...
- Day 4
- Cycle On The Back-Roads To Bandipur National Park
- Day 5
- Optional Ascent To Ooty; Free Afternoon To Explore
- Day 6
- Western Ghats Descent Through Tea Plantations; Tra...
- Day 7
- Ride Past Guruvayoor Temple; Continue To Cherai Be...
- Day 8
- Cycle Along Coastal Roads Lined With Coconut Palms...
- Day 9
- Free Day In Cochin To Explore The Bazaars And The ...
- Day 10
- Cycle Past Old Portuguese Houses; Continue To Muha...
- Day 11
- Explore Muhamma Town Before Backwater Boat Trip; O...
- Day 12
- Ride To Laid-Back Varkala
- Day 13
- Free To Relax On The Beach And Try Delicious Seafo...
- Day 14
- End Varkala
Travel Cities (3): Backwaters, Kochi, Mysore
Details
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns, stunning beaches and superb food, southern India is an excellent place to explore by bike. This trip offers the chance to cycle through the highlights, from the cool heights of the Western Ghats, where sanctuaries hide monkeys, elephants and tigers, to the quiet backwaters of Kerala, where Hinduism has produced elaborately decorated temples, and colourful villages, where rural life has changed little for centuries. The final coastal ride to Varkala rewards us with time to relax on the beach and reflect on an unforgettable experience.