Kerala and Tropical India
Southern India is a mystical place, where time, culture and countryside have stood still for centuries. In the cool heights of the Western Ghats the sanctuaries at Bandipur and Mudumalai hide wild elephants, tigers and leopards in the jungle and bamboo forests.
We cycle round old forts and up to religious rock shrines as well as through colourful villages where rural life has remained little-changed for centuries.
Further south, in Kerala, Hinduism has produced some of India's most elaborately decorated temples. A relaxing boat trip on the quiet backwaters here offers a change of pace from the bicycles, before the final coastal ride to Kovalam and a chance to laze on the beach and reflect on an unforgettable experience of rural India.
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(MB-10214-P) |
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Breakfasts |
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10 lunches |
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1 dinner |
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Moderate |
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Minimum Age |
18 |
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13 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Depart London.
Day 2 - Arrive Bangalore; transfer to Mysore.
Day 3 - Ride to Srirangapatnan ruins; return to Mysore; afternoon explore the city including the Maharaja Palace.
Day 4 - Cycle on the back roads to Mysore plateau and Bandipur N.P. via Nanjangud.
Day 5 - Morning free or optional visit to Bandipur, afternoon ride to Mudumalai N.P.
Day 6 - Optional ascent to Ooty Hill Station (13km climb), former summer capital of the Raj; free afternoon to explore the town.
Day 7 - Western Ghats descent through tea plantations; transfer to Guruvayoor in tropical Kerala.
Day 8 - Circular ride on rural roads to visit elephants from the temple, return to Guruvayoor; evening free to wander round this atmospheric town.
Day 9 - Cycle along the coconut-tree lined coastal roads; ferry to Fort Cochin.
Day 10 - Free in Cochin to explore the bazaars and the old harbour.
Day 11 - Cycle past old Portuguese houses; continue to Vambanad Lake and Alleppey; overnight in traditional Kerala house.
Day 12 - Explore Alleppey town before backwater boat trip; overnight on lovely Kerala houseboat.
Day 13 - Cliff-top ride to laid-back Varkala, transfer to Kovalam Beach.
Day 14 - Free to relax on the beach and eat the wonderful seafood.
Day 15 - Depart Trivandrum.
Day 16 - Arrive London. |
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Accommodation
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9 nights hotels, 3 nights lodge, 1 night houseboat.
Standard Hotel, Lodge or Gite – no-frills hotel, usually with twin rooms and en suite facilities. Service and amenities are generally adequate.
Basic Hotel, Lodge or Gite, Mountain Hut, Village House – Can be communal, often consisting of just a bed and shared facilities. Bed linen not normally provided. Running water, toilets and electricity may be inconsistent or
non-existent. Cleanliness is not always assured. (Houseboats- are comfortable and all cabins have toilet facilities. The majority of cabins on board are on a twin share basis. The houseboat also benefits from a deck & dinning area.)
Comfortable Hotel, Lodge or Gite – twin rooms with en suite facilities, reliable electricity and water supply, good service and some added amenities. Single Accommodation
Single rooms (not on the houseboat, and possibly not on day 5) are available for a supplement of £140. Please advise the sales team at the time of booking. |
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