Cycling Kerala's Backroads

Price from
US$ 3,300
Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
Distance
544 km
Tour Code
IND-DKE
Next departure
18-Aug-2024
Number of Cycling Days10
Average Distance Per Day: 54
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150 Km
Average Climbing Per Day: 952
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2,250 m
Total Cycling Distance544 kilometres
AccommodationIncluded
Bike HireMountain Bike: US$ 350
Single SupplementUS$ 1,100 to US$ 1,300
Client Rating (based on 24 reviews)

About this Cycle Tour

Kerala, a narrow Indian state sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the mountainous Western Ghats, is known for its tropical greenery, backwaters, wildlife reserves, and tea and spice plantations. Along the way, you will be staying at beautiful heritage hotels, eco-lodges as well as a rice barge converted to a luxurious accommodation. We'll have our fill of ethnic and delicious food, seasoned by local spices. Then the climbing begins as we head up to areas known for its tea plantations and spice estates.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Kochi, a vibrant seaport town that is the perfect jumping off point for our exploration of Kerala.

Day 2

We ride into the countryside, passing a temple, crossing the Periyar River, where we may see elephants bathing. We head to the Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary and overnight in deluxe and unique house tents.

Day 3

Bird watchers rise early to see as many bird species as they can. Cycling from the hotel, we follow the Periyar River to the Valara forest reserve, as we gradually climb to our hotel.

Day 4

A morning climb takes us to Munnar Hill Station. There are lakes, reservoirs, forests, and several tea plantations carpeting the hillsides. The afternoon is free for exploring the town and bazaar.

Day 5

Ride to Top Station for panoramic views after climbing 500 m gradually through little traffic. Then there's the downhill.

Day 6

Today's stunning ride out of Munnar on an undulating country road goes through small villages with wonderful views to Kattapana town. We overnight at a tranquil resort set in a spice plantation.

Day 7

The ride to Periyar National Park, a rich bio-diversity spot and sanctuary for more than 40 tigers, is on small roads through deciduous forests all the way to our resort at the park’s edge.

Day 8

Have a free day to relax or go on one of the treks or boat safaris at the park.

Day 9

From the hotel, we descend on a scenic road through cardamom and tea estates, stopping to visit the Connemara Tea Factory. We overnight at an old plantation.

Day 10

Stunning views with a major descent makes this probably the best ride of the trip. We ride through rubber and spice plantations to India's second largest lake.

Day 11

The morning is free before we board our houseboat, a converted rice barge, for a splendid backwater cruise.

Day 12

We disembark at Alleppey and ride along an old canal road, passing his-toric buildings. We take the beach road north to Marari Beach for a sea-food lunch and relax by the sea. The afternoon ride ends at Fort Cochin.

Day 13

There is an optional morning cycle ride around old Cochin. The afternoon is free to relax before we meet up for our farewell dinner.

Day 14

Onward travel.

Elevation Profiles

Day 2 - Kochi - Thatekkad Ride 66km. +1,146m / -1,123m.
Day 2 - Kochi - Thatekkad Ride 66km. +1,146m / -1,123m.

Reviews

Cycling Kerala's Backroads tour was already the second tour with SpiceRoads and both were handled very professonally in terms of organisation and assistance along the trip. We have been cycling already many countries around the word and we would rate Kerala cycling trip as one of our top five trips! It was so beautiful, quiet roads, stunning landscape, friendliest people along the trip and great food. Not to forget, we had really nice boutique accommodations, with personalised service. I would like to point out Vanilla County Heritage Plantation, Tall Trees and House Tents in Thatekkad and Greenwoods Resort. Also the over-night boat ride was fantastic with beautiful rooms. All in all, an unforgettable trip and without a doubt highly recommended to other cyclists looking for new destinations.

Martina CulibergNovember 2023

"Spiceroads team was very helpful, before, during and after our trip. They did everything so we could enjoy our trip to the max."

Jure CulibergNovember 2023

A great way to see the country.

Nicki EVANSNovember 2023

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