Name: Tour Coast To Coast Cycling Tour India | Visit India
Price: 2560.00 USD
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Meals

All the meals are included except Lunch and Dinner in the Marari

Accommodation

4 Star and 5 Star hotels, during the tour. All the hotels will have private bathroom. We will have one night premium AC houseboat in Alleppey,

Transport

Ac Van

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Any Domestic or International flight tickets Monument or Sightseeing entry fees Still/Video camera fees Tips and Gratitude Travel insurance Any Hard and Soft Drink

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Day 1 Chennai - Mahabalipuram
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chennai - Mahabalipuram

You arrive in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Our driver or team leader meets you at the hotel in which you will be staying and will drive you to the Mahabalipuram.

Located on a strip of land about 56 km (a one-and-a-half hour drive) south of Chennai, Mahabalipuram is renowned for a number of religious monuments dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries. Due to its location and topography, this town has been an important centre of sea trade for millennia.

Our first day in Mahabalipuram is devoted to resting and relaxing at a comfortable hotel. You get introduced to the biking team and make the acquaintance of other cyclists in the group. If you wish, you can go for a short spin of the town to test your bike. We dine and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

After a day of ease, we buckle up for a long haul as we leave Mahabalipuram and bike southwards to the union territory of Pondicherry, also called Puducherry. The route takes us along the south-eastern coastline of Tamil Nadu, through many small fishing villages, paddy fields, and palm groves. The road is mostly tarmac and makes for a pretty smooth and enjoyable ride.

We stop by at a highway restaurant for lunch and press on for Pondicherry. As we approach the town, its rich colonial heritage becomes all too apparent in the architecture of the buildings. We check into a hotel or a home-stay, depending upon your preference, and rest awhile before stepping out for a short city tour.

Pondicherry sits right at the coast and the fresh sea breeze coming in during the evening brings out hordes of locals and tourists for strolls along the cobbled promenade, also called the Gourbert Avenue.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway

Cycling Distance: 95KMs
Day 3 Pondicherry – Karaikal
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pondicherry – Karaikal

You will cycle along vast stretches of paddy-fields through the delta of the great Cauvery River passing many villages on the way. Locals thrive on rice cultivation and animal husbandry for a living. The area is considered the granary of South India for its agricultural prowess in cultivating large quantities of paddy. Your destination for today is Karaikal which is a beach destination but one that is not touristy. Relax and rewind in the hotel’s along with local fares for lunch and dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway or Picnic Lunch

Activity Distance: Cycling 100KMs
Day 4 Karaikal - Kumbakonam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Karaikal - Kumbakonam

Cycling is again past stretches of pay fields and villages continuing your journey through the granary of South India. On arrival at Kumbakonam, experience the pinnacle of cultural vibrancy. Kumbakonam is also known as “the city of temples” and is considered a space of energy grounded in a wildly active environment. With your eyes closed you can see the convergence of all elements created for man’s well being. Art, culture and history sweeps gently but ignites deep thinking. The entire experience could be an adventure, but you got to believe it is the unfurling of a divine mantra. Your hotel for the night is as invigorating as the destination itself.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway or Picnic Lunch

Activity Distance: Cycling 65KMs
Day 5 Kumbakanom - Tanjore
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kumbakanom - Tanjore

Tanjore or Thanjavur is the next stop and is a town where classical art forms still thrive. A walk through this town will show you the stone sculptures from the 9th and 12th centuries. The SaraswatiMahal Library established in the 1700s has ancient manuscripts on palm leaf, and many works on medicine, and rare treatises. The place is renowned for the Tanjore paintings and this is where it was developed. We will also visit the wonderful SwathiMahal Palace, the Art Gallery as well as the Brihadeeswara Temple.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway or Picnic Lunch

Activity Distance: Cycling 50KMs
Day 6 Tanjore – Karaikudi (Chettinad)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tanjore – Karaikudi (Chettinad)

Today we cycle towards Chettinad, famous all over South India for its flavorful Chettinad cuisine. It’s a great place to go cycling as and you continue witnessing the Dravidian culture, its people and their practices. Men in lungi and women draped in saris fill the streets as they go about their daily life. Religion and culture are of utmost importance to the people of Tamil Nadu. Karaikudi is specially known for its traditional mansions some of which have more than a 100 rooms.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway or Picnic Lunch

Activity Distance: Cycling 90KMs
Day 7 Karaikudi - Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Karaikudi - Madurai

Day 07 takes you to the temple city of Madurai where you will visit the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. Established during the Sangam period, this temple has some beautiful architecture of gods and goddesses. This city is also known for classical carnatic music and classical bharat natyam dance. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2,500-year-old city of Madurai and is a significant symbol for the Tamil people.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway or Picnic Lunch

Cycling Distance: 100KMs
Day 8 Madurai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Madurai

Full day free to explore city and beautiful temple of Madurai, day free for rest, Overnight at hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in city restaurant or in hotel.
Day 9 Madurai - Athoor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Madurai - Athoor

Heading deep into Tamil Nadu you ride to a typical farming village near Dindigul. The countryside you will be cycling into will be sugar cane fields and coconut groves. Athoor is a small village and they have a thriving farming community. Your stay today will be at a humble county home and you can spend the day meeting the farmers, going for walks, and bird watching. A rest day to relax, meet the locals and watch coconut palm plantation workers on their daily routine. Relax in the calm and quietness of the hills and take in the fresh mountain air after continuous days of cycling in the hot and tough conditions of Tamil Nadu’s plains.

Dist: 60 KMS

Meal Plan : Breakfast and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway Or Picnic Lunch,
Day 10 Athoor – Bodimettu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Athoor – Bodimettu

Embarking on a cycling journey from Athoor to Bodimettu is a venture into the heart of the Western Ghats, known for their biodiversity and scenic beauty. The route covers approximately 50 kilometers of diverse terrain, ranging from the verdant landscapes surrounding Athoor to the higher altitudes leading to Bodimettu.

Bodimettu, situated at an elevation of around 1,500 meters, is a popular hill station in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India. It serves as a gateway to the breathtaking beauty of the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The cycling route offers cyclists a chance to traverse through tea plantations, dense forests, and meandering roads, providing a glimpse into the rich ecological diversity of the region.

Upon reaching Bodimettu, cyclists are greeted by the tranquil beauty of the Meghamalai range and the refreshing climate. The hill station is known for its panoramic views, making it a favorite spot for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. The journey not only tests one’s cycling prowess but also offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural splendor of the Western Ghats.

Cycling Dist.: 50kms

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 Bodimettu – Munnar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bodimettu – Munnar

cycling through tea plantation along Anaerangal dam and Lockhart gap, enroute Tea Factory Visit, it will be easy ride of approx. 50kms through tea plantation, wherever you will see, you will see greenery and peace.

Cycling Dist.: 40 - 50kms

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 Munnar (Local Cycling – Approx. 40-50Kms)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Munnar (Local Cycling – Approx. 40-50Kms)

After breakfast we can for sightseeing of tea plantation by car or we can easily do cycling to Munnar town and tea garden, total cycling will be approx. 50KMS or we can rest at hotel in morning.

We gear up for an exciting and thrilling high altitude mountain cycling to Munnar. The ride will give you an amazing experience of cruising quiet yet exhilarating back roads through a astonishing high edge sloppy mountain and lush jungle scenery, Munnar is the abode of some of the best roads that offer cycling facilities in and around South India.

Make sure that you’re enough relaxed enough before the ride as it requires a serious amount of energy and grit for you to go enjoy the exciting adventure journey. Splurge on cycle around magnificent landscape that is Munnar and let the thrill take over you completely.

Cycling Dist.: 50 Km.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, and Dinner at hotel, Lunch in Midway or Picnic Lunch
Day 13 Munnar – Alleppey
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Munnar – Alleppey

Early breakfast and we’re out for a thrilling 30 kms descent and through the tea and cardamom estates is another attraction. After a quick break we transfer you out of town to Alleppey. A luxury rice-barge moored on the Vembanad Lake awaits our arrival. Festive lunch on boat, music in the background, you’re next in charge steering the boat through vast stretches of blue waters. Coconut palms, temples and villages in the horizon, you have a book out to sketch or write a poem. Amidst a million stars in the night sky, the breeze silently steers you into God’s own waters.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cycling Distance: 40KMs
Day 14 Alleppey - Marari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Alleppey - Marari

Morning at 9am after breakfast you’re out onto beautiful stretches of acreage. Goodbyes to your captain and crew, you’re set to learn some Coir (coconut fiber) making from a local outfit, the traditional way! Biking on narrow routes through numerous villages and temples we head to Mararikulam, a fishing village by the beach.

In fact it is rated as one of the world’s top five Hammock Beaches by National Geography. This part of Kerala has the largest number of bi-cycle users and you’d be surprised to find others join us to our destination. Right in time for lunch and tired after a sweaty ride we’re almost beginning to feel the end of cycling.

Marari beach in Mararikulam is an honor to the fisher folk of this area who fill its soul in apparent and simple methods. Our visitor bungalows replicate their residences in design and personality while our delicacies shows the cooking intricacies of these people whose sensibilities and lifestyle have been influenced by the charms and challenges of the oceans.

Cycling Distance:Approx.40KMs

Meals: Only Breakfast
Day 15 Marari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marari

Full day free at Beach, Overnight at Resort

Meals: Only Breakfast
Day 16 Marari – Transfer To Airport, Tour End.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marari – Transfer To Airport, Tour End.

Meals: Only Breakfast

Transfer to airport on time, tour end.

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16 days tour

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Itinerary of your trip Coast To Coast Cycling Tour India

Chennai - Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Pondicherry – Karaikal

Karaikal - Kumbakonam

Kumbakanom - Tanjore

Tanjore – Karaikudi (Chettinad)

Karaikudi - Madurai

Madurai

Madurai - Athoor

Athoor – Bodimettu

Bodimettu – Munnar

Munnar (Local Cycling – Approx. 40-50Kms)

Munnar – Alleppey

Alleppey - Marari

Marari

Marari – Transfer To Airport, Tour End.

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