Kerala Cycling Tour
9 Nights
9 Nights
Overview
Kerala Cycling Tour will take you the live thrilling experience of life by road covering spectacular cycling through varied terrain, stay at a spice growing villa and amazing local cuisine, Cycling through the cardamom hills Visit the Tea Gardens at Munnar & the Tea Museum, Cycling through one of 34 bio-diversity ‘hot spots’ of the world along the Western Ghats Mountains, visit to one of India’s best National Parks at Periyar and last but not the least visit to the famed Kerala backwaters.
Day 01
At Kochi
On arrival check in at pre-booked heritage hotel and after lunch we will move for Kochi tour that includes major ports surrounded by backwaters. Colonial Bungalows, Chinese fishing nets, the oldest European Church medieval Portuguese museum other must to visit in Kochi. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Kochi.
Day 02
Cycling Day at Thattekkad Covering 55 kms
After breakfast we will start with cycling heading towards the foothills of the Western Ghats towards the lowland forests of Thattekkad. We will go through the beautiful countryside of temples, spice gardens, paddy fields and rubber plantations. After having lunch en-route, we will reach the spectacular eco-lodge on the banks of river Periyar.
Day 03
Cycling Day at Adimali Covering 60 kms
After breakfast we will start with cycling heading towards the narrow winding country roads along the banks of the Periyar & through dense low altitude forests of Neriyamanagalam. Watch numerous rubber estates, pepper plantations & cardamom estates. Enjoy overnight stay at farmhouse on a cliff.
Day 04
Cycling Day at Munnar Covering 40 kms
After breakfast we will start with cycling heading towards the high altitude forests, manicured tea gardens, cardamom plantations and winding roads. Munnar is very popular for its trekking routes among tourists.
Day 05
Cycling Day at Vandanemdu Covering 65 kms
After breakfast we will start with cycling heading towards the Grahamsland Tea Estate and the mountain pass at the “Lockhart Gap”, continuing our cycling around the beautiful Anaerangal Lake we will reach Vandanmedu, the center of cardamom plantations in India.
Day 06
Cycling Day at Periyar Covering 40kms
After breakfast we will start with cycling heading towards the world famous Periyar Tiger Reserve. Periyar is one of the best managed wildlife reserves in India and has large herds of Asiatic elephants, Indian bison as well as tigers. One can also take some time off for boating to spot wildlife, trekking into the forest and to visit the spice plantations and bazaars at Periyar.
Day 7 & 8
Two Days Cycling at Thodupuzha Covering 70kms
After breakfast we will start with cycling heading towards the foothills to a homestay tucked away in the deep interiors of Kerala crossing the herbal gardens, the rubber plantations. One can also walk through the forests across the river and visit the local village. The ‘Thomas Falls’ is a few miles upstream and makes an ideal spot for picnic.
Day 09
Enjoy Stay at Backwaters
After breakfast we will continue with cycling heading towards the Alleppey jetty and embark on the rice boat for stay at backwaters. Backwaters life gives an amazing experience to watch the village life along with Canoes with huge sails still transport people and you will find vegetable sellers, fishermen and other household materials being brought door to door by small wooden boats.
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