Cycle Kerala & Tropical India - Premium
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5.0
Based on 11 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Bicycle tour
- Adventure
- duration 14 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 16+ yrs
- guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
- Starts Mysore, India
- Ends Varkala, India
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Cycle through striking countryside with tea plantations
- Cruise the Keralan backwaters on a traditional houseboat
- Discover Hindu temples and Christian churches
The tour Cycle Kerala & Tropical India - Premium starts in Mysore and ends in Varkala. It is a bicycle tour that takes 14 days taking you through Guruvayoor, Varkala, Alleppey and 5 other destinations in India. Cycle Kerala & Tropical India - Premium is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns, stunning beaches and superb food, southern India is an excellent place to explore by bike. From the cool heights of the Western Ghats, where the sanctuaries hide excellent wildlife, to the quiet backwaters of Kerala, where Hinduism has produced elaborately decorated temples, this trip offers the chance to cycle through colourful villages where rural life has remained little-changed for centuries. The final coastal ride to Varkala rewards us with time to relax on the beach and reflect on an unforgettable experience.
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns, stunning beaches and superb food, southern India is an excellent place to explore by bike. From the cool heights of the Western Ghats, where the sanctuaries hide excellent wildlife, to the quiet backwaters of Kerala, where Hinduism has produced elaborately decorated temples, this trip offers the chance to cycle through colourful villages where rural life has remained little-changed for centuries. The final coastal ride to Varkala rewards us with time to relax on the beach and reflect on an unforgettable experience.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
Cycle Kerala
5 -
Excellent
“It was an amazing holiday. We saw a variety of landscapies and interesting items. The routes were varied and entertaining. I had the option to ride the bus when the road was too steep or too busy.”
Savouring a section of India at bike speed
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Excellent
“It would be foolish to try and get a taste of all of India in two weeks. You would need to spend at least half your time flying and busing from one corner to another. This tour allows you to savour a corner of India at a reasonable pace. We had a chance to experience the moderately sized city Mysore, see the beaches, the hill country, national parks and cycle both in moderate traffic (hint- don't look back) and on quiet back roads.”
Sensational!
5 -
Excellent
“I did this trip with some trepidation as to whether it would live up to a previous cycling trip I had done with Exodus (IndoChina & Angkor) which was brilliant, no worries there, this was an amazing experience in so many ways. Firstly the variety stands out for me, each day offering new unseen before sights, giving another view of India. The organisation was very good, accommodation and eating arrangements all hassle free. Bikes were in excellent condition and easy to ride with their smooth tyres. The trip is classed as 'challenging' but don't be put off by this as only a short ride on first day and the 36 'hairpins' are a challenge. Neither are compulsory and quite a few walked without bikes instead. The rest is fairly flat and downhill and many days are short as you start early to avoid the heat. The roads are mainly quiet with a few busy bits but the drivers in India seemed more accommodating than those in UK! We were a group of nine and the group gelled really well, we had a lot of fun :) one of the group even had a guitar which added to the entertainment! It was very hot in March and it is essential to drink lots of water at every opportunity. One particularly good part about this trip is the very few transfers (on the bus) that is has, some trips have quite a few I have noted. Overall India was a revelation to me, quite different to what I was expecting. The people are friendly and keen to speak to you as they practice their English. I took away so many memories and am so glad I decided to do this trip. In summing up there is nothing not to like about this trip.”
Cycling Kerala and Tropical India
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Very Good
“Our first Exodus cycling trip and we will definitely be travelling with Exodus on our next adventure. It is a great introduction to India if its your first trip (its relative prosperity makes for less hassle from residents) and it offers a different perspective to the hustle, bustle (and many more tourists) of Rajasthan if you have travelled further north in the country. Beautiful and varied landscapes with an interesting itinerary and most memorable for us for time spent simply chatting with our guides along the way about life in India.”
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Mysore.
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Day 2: Ride to Srirangapatnam ruins; return to Mysore; afternoon explore the city
including the Maharaja Palace.
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Day 3: Cycle on the back roads of Mysore Plateau to Nanjangud; transfer to Bandipur
N.P.
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Day 4: Ride to Mudumalai N.P; free time
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Day 5: Optional ascent to Ooty hill station (13km climb), former summer capital of
the Raj; free afternoon to explore the town.
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Day 6: Western Ghats descent through tea plantations; transfer to Guruvayoor in
tropical Kerala.
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Day 7: Morning ride to Guruvayoor Temple and Palayoor Church; continue along country
roads to our beachside hotel in Cherai.
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Day 8: Cycle along coastal roads lined with coconut palms; ferry to Fort Cochin.
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Day 9: Free day in Cochin to explore the bazaars and the old harbour.
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Day 10: Cycle past old Portuguese houses; continue to Vambanad Lake in Alleppey.
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Day 11: Explore Alleppey town before backwater boat trip; overnight on Keralan
houseboat.
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Day 12: Cliff-top ride to laid-back Varkala.
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Day 13: Free to relax on the beach and eat the wonderful seafood.
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Day 14: End Varkala.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 11 nights hotels, 1 night lodge and 1 night houseboat, all en suite , All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 5 dinners included
Transport
- 10 days cycling (including 1 short ride) with full vehicle support
- Transfer for group flights
Others
- Group normally 4 to 14, plus local cycling leader and driver. Min age 16 yrs
- Local bike hire
- Any international flights to Mysore and from Varkala are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Cycle Kerala & Tropical India - Premium tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycle Kerala & Tropical India - Premium tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 380 USD is required to confirm this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 61 days before departure. For any departures within 24 January 2021 full payment is required.
Travel InsuranceCycle Kerala & Tropical India - Premium tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.
VisaFor this Cycle Kerala & Tropical India - Premium tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- An average group size of maximum 10 people have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19. Local authority requirements will furthermore be followed.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this package tour. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will furthermore be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
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