South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

South India Coast to Coast – Chennai to Kochin

A diverse, unforgettable picture of intriguing South India – mountains, beaches, temples and wildlife.

This exciting 16-day cycling tour encompasses the temple culture, coastline, mountain wilderness and tea plantations of Tamil Nadu, and the tranquil backwaters and historical, teeming seashores of Kerala.

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Highlights

  • Breathtaking seascapes, beautiful beaches and local villages on two coasts.
  • World Heritage listed Brihadishwara Temple, Tanjore, and the awe-inspiring Sri Meenakshi Temple (where you will see a night ceremony).
  • Other Hindu monuments and temples that reach back many centuries, most
  • still maintaining a living tradition.
  • Fascinating late 19 th Century and art deco heritage mansions in Chettinad.
  • Hill stations and tea, coffee, and spice plantations in the Western Ghats.
  • Flora and fauna including a wildlife sanctuary, elephant camp and the
  • abundant, ever-present birdlife.
  • Tranquil and ever-changing Kerala backwaters and cute houseboat.
  • Malabar Coast villages with chinese fishing nets and brightly painted boats.
  • Kochi’s intriguing maritime and trading history, pre-dating even Vasco da
  • Gama and the Romans.
  • Mouth-watering traditional South Indian cuisine.

Who is this tour for?

Riding preference:

  • Best suits an active rider or those who want a challenge.

  • You start in Tamil Nadu with flat plains, beaches and rice fields, gradually moving up the hills of the Western Ghats, and then descend to the flat backwaters and finally the coast of Kerala.

  • Great for families and a group of friends.

Interests:

  • Perfect for someone who wants to get to the heart of Indian culture, history, architecture and way of life, past and present.

  • Suits a nature lover, bird watcher and wildlife enthusiast.

About the tour

Day 1 – Arrive Chennai and transfer to Mahabalipuram.
Day 2 - Mahabhalipuram trail trip by bicycle with sightseeing.
Day 3 - Transfer to Pondicherry – afternoon bicycling in Pondicherry town.
Day 4 - Bicycle to Kumbakonam - enroute visit Chidambharam, Gangaikondacholapuram, and Darasuram temple.
Day 5 - Bicycle to Tanjore and visit Brihadeshwara temple.
Day 6 - Bicycle to Chettinadu.
Day 7 - Explore Chettinadu by bicycle.
Day 8 - Bicycle to Madurai - afternoon sightseeing by vehicle.
Day 9 - Bicycle to Munnar via Bodimettu.
Day 10 - Explore Munnar by bicycle.
Day 11 - Bicycle to Thattekkadu.
Day 12 – Explore Thattekkadu by bicycle.
Day 13 - Transfer to Fort Kochi by vehicle – in afternoon explore Fort by bicycle.
Day 14 – Bicycle to Marari.
Day 15 – Bicycle to Alappy and stay in houseboat.
Day 16 – Transfer to airport.

Accommodation: Optional

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