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South India Cycling Tour
Overview
Despite being less visited compared to the north, South India is no less exciting and vibrant. Its astonishingly diverse scenery, architecture, culture and the people are a pleasure to experience. This fascinating bicycle journey through India’s tropical south is a perfect holiday for biking enthusiasts and trekkers alike.
Tour Highlights
- Mysore, famous for its magnificent Architectural Palace.
- Ooty, the queen of hill stations of India.
- Guruvayur, the most revered and sacred pilgrimage centre of Hindus in Kerala.
- Fort Kochi for its old houses built in the Portuguese and Dutch architectural styles.
- Alleppey backwaters cruise and an overnight stay in houseboat.
- Varkala Beach, a perfect getaway.
Self-Guided option available
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Day 1 - Morning arrival at Bangalore international airport. After a traditional welcome we transfer you Mysore which is about 3 hrs journey. Check in to our hotel and rest couple of hours to recover long flight. After lunch visit Central bazaar, Maharaja’s Palace and evening reassemble your bikes. Overnight stay in Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 2 - Morning leisurely ride to Srirangapatna. Visit Tipu Sultan’s palace and Ranganatha Swamy Temple return to Mysore. Afternoon optional Cycle ride up to the Chamundi Hill to see Shiva’s 5-metre high Nandi bull. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 40 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 3 - This morning after breakfast your ride starts and goes through many villages reach Nanjangud and visit the impressive Srikanteshwara Temple. Arrive Bandipur in the afternoon check in to your hotel and late afternoon enjoy a jeep safari in the Bandipur National Park. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 42 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 4 - Morning another optional safari. Early afternoon ride to the adjacent, Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu. Afternoon free. Evening free time to explore area by walk. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 7 kms )
Overnight - Hotel
Day 5 - Today after breakfast transfer and cycle to the famous hill-station of Ootacamund (2240 m). Afternoon is free to explore the town. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 25 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 6 - Today the transfer and cycle ride will take you through Nilgiri Hills to Guruvayur on the coast to avoid a section with busier roads. Ride all the way to the hotel. (85 kms). Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 7 - Today you can enjoy a day in Guruvayoor and ride to Chavakkad Beach through Thrissur district and return back and visit Sri Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor. Evening enjoy Puja ceremony at Sri Krishna Temple. (40 kms) Overnight stay in Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 8 - Today after breakfast transfer to Cycle to Cochin. Stop on the way at some beach to relax and have lunch. Ride further to Fort Cochin and before arriving to hotel take take a ferry crossing. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 55 Kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 9 - Free day to explore the Fort Cochin by cycles visiting Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets. Afternoon free. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 10-12 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 10 - Ride along the main road all the way to Alleppey and transfer to Chempumpuram (Mancombu) for overnight stay in Hotel. ( Ride 60 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 11 - After breakfast explore the area on bicycles or on foot before transfer to Boat jetty to board your house boat for back waters cruise. Overnight stay in Houseboat. (Ride 33 Kms)
Overnight - Houseboat
Day 12 - This morning after breakfast and a short cruise before you leave the house boat and transfer to start your final leg of the cycling tour along the coastal road. Stop over for lunch and continue our ride to Varkala. Today it will be mix of transfer and cycling. Overnight stay in Hotel. (Ride 75 kms)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 13 - Today is a free day to relax on the beach or to explore Varkala further. Overnight stay in Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 14 - We check-out from the hotel and drop you at the Trivandrum international airport
Tour Ends
Essential Information
Base Price Includes
- Accommodation on double/ twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Daily buffet breakfasts included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by a Private vehicle as indicated in the itinerary.
- Professional Indian English speaking professional biking Tour leader including his wages, accommodation, food and travelling expenses.
- Support English speaking assistant cycle leader from 7pax on wards includes his wages, shared accommodation with main leader, food and travelling expenses.
- Cycle Mechanic services for the whole trip ( To maintain cycles, services, fix punctures or any other technical problems , daily clean cycles).
- Mineral water, snacks, tea/ coffee, fruits, cookies during cycling days only.
- Representative for assistance on Arrival /Departure.
- 24/7 assistance by our support team.
Base Price Does Not Include
- International / Domestic air fare.
- Any meal other than Breakfast unless specified.
- Any service or activity charges other than those included in the inclusions.
- Supplement Cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season.
- Entrance fee at monuments and National Parks.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand changes in the itinerary like natural calamities, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations and any medical emergency or evacuations.
- Travel insurance and Visa
- Expenses of a personal nature- Staff Tips, Laundry, phone calls, soft or alcoholic drinks, excess baggage charges, camera and Video fee or any other expanses which are not mentioned in above inclusion list.
- All government taxes as applicable.
