Cycling Tour South India

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Cochin

  On arrival in Cochin we transfer to the Hotel. Around noon walk to Fort Cochin and its grandeurs of the colonial times.
  
  In the evening we will experience the famous Keralan cuisine for the first time whilst sitting by the sea with a view of the world famous Chinese fishing nets.

• Day 2 : Cochin

  After breakfast we collect our cycles. Warm-up trip on calm Sunday morning roads south of Cochin near the sea passing fishing villages and stretches of backwaters. In the evening we will attend a performance of classical Keralan Kathakkali Dance.
  
  Total distance: 30 km
  Incline: no incline
  Difficulty: easy

• Day 3 : Cochin - Athirappally

  At the gates of Cochin we will start the first real stage of our cycling tour. We will soon be admist the evergreen lovely Keralan countryside and will end it in the rainforest near the beautiful waterfalls of Athirappally.
  
  Total distance: 65 km
  Incline: 550m incline
  Difficulty: easy – medium

  • Themes : Cycling

• Day 4 : Athirappally - Valparai

  What a day for cyclists! Just at the start we pass the entrance gate of the forest and begin an impressive steady but not too steep climb for the next 50 km through the rainforest, offering lots of unforgettable views. At the borderline to Tamil Nadu the scenery is changing from rainforest into tea plantations. From there on we will enjoy the very special greenery of the tea bushes for the next few days. Overnight stop in an exclusive bungalow amidst a Tea Estate.
  
  Total distance: 87 km
  Incline: 1300 m incline
  Difficulty: challenging

• Day 5 : Valparai - Pollachi

  After a manageable climb at the beginning we will enjoy an impressive downhill stretch, enjoying a birds eye view of Aliyar dam and lake and into the Tamil plains. Don’t rush here or you will miss this spectacular experience!
  
  Total distance: 65 km
  Incline: 380 m incline
  Difficulty: intermediate
  

• Day 6 : Pollachi - Chinnar Wildlife Reserve

  After an easy tailwind section towards Udumalpettai we will have breakfast there. Then we turn to the right and once again face the Western Ghats. After another 15 km through rural areas we reach the entrance gate of Annamalai Wildlife Reserve, home to tigers, wild elephants and lots of other species. We pass through slightly ascending roads and reach the Chinnar Wildlife Reserve, where we will spend the night in forest bungalows. There we will watch wildlife guided by local forest wardens.
  
  Total distance: 60 km
  Incline: 450 m incline
  Difficulty: intermediate

• Day 7 : Chinnar Wildlife Reserve - Munnar

  We will leave the Reserve at Marayoor, known for sandal wood forests and products. There we may have a look at how to make jaggery from sugar cane in the traditional way. Now a quite challenging ascent for the next 25 km through a beautiful valley with tea, tea and more tea. After having crossed the pass another Wildlife Reserve (Eravikulam) is welcoming us, highlighting a little endemic mountain goat. From here we descend down to Munnar, centre of tea manufacturing since the days of the British Empire. This is your chance to buy the real thing from its source !
  
  Total distance: 55 km
  Incline: 900 m incline
  Difficulty: challenging

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 8 : Munnar-– Udumpanchola

  Today’s trip will take us through magnificent scenery of tea, coffee, pepper and cardamon plantations. A feast for all the senses. We will spend the next two nights in a plantation home just at the foothills of the rainforest.
  
  Total distance: 55 km
  Incline: 650 m incline
  Difficulty: intermediate
  

• Day 9 : Udumpanchola

  Day off for the tired cyclists feet! Relax on your terrace, enjoying the view of the ranges of the Western Ghats or accompany us on a little stroll through the spice plantations of the village.
  

• Day 10 : Udumpanchola - Kumily

  We continue to cycle through plantations and hilly forests on little roads along the Tamil border towards Kumily. After a final downhill section we reach Pepper County , our homestay amidst a spice plantation with magnificent views into the valley in front of us.
  The owner himself will introduce us to the many varieties of spices and tropical fruits in his garden.
  
  Total distance: 50 km
  Incline: 450 m incline
  Difficulty: intermdediate

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 11 : Kumily - Kanjirappally

  We manage a last ascent in the morning, followed by an impressive 20 km downhill ride as we lose some 1000m of altitude and finally reach the land of rubber.
  
  Total distance: 70 km
  Incline: 600 m incline
  Difficulty: intermediate
  

• Day 12 : Kanjirappally - Alleppey

  We will meet some rubber tappers in the morning to watch the first step of producing rubber. After a section of easy undulations we reach the Backwaters at Chaganacherry and proceed to the nearby traditional Keralan house of Josey, where a houseboat is already waiting for us. Check-in on the boat and start of a 1 night Backwaters cruise.
  
  Total distance: 65 km
  Incline: 400m incline
  Difficulty: intermediate

• Day 13 : Alleppey

  After check-out from the boat we mount our bicycles one last time for a relaxed tour through villages along Vembanad Lake and the beaches of Malabar coast. On our way we stop for a swim in the sea and learn about traditional coir making.
  
  Total distance: 50 km
  Incline: no incline
  Difficulty: easy

  • Hotspots : Vembanad Lake

• Day 14 : Alleppey

  Feel free to attend classes in traditional Keralan cooking offered by Lisa, watch Josey while fishing or try it yourself, use the day for another swim in the sea or a last shopping opportunity in Alleppey town.
  
  In the evening farewell dinner in the garden of Josey’s home, where we will have a little rest before the early rise next morning.
  

• Day 15 : Cochin - Airport

  Transfer to Cochin International Airport for departure.
  

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