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Tour Code : MIK
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Destinations : India
Tour Starts : Mysore
Tour Ends : Varkala
Group Size : 4 - 14
Ages : 16+
Activity :
14 days from
NOK 36 950
NOK 29 560

Overview

Join fellow cyclists to explore the idyllic south, from the Western Ghats to the beaches of Kerala

Jump on the saddle to discover laidback southern India on this cycling group adventure. Accompanied by an expert tour leader and a support vehicle, we are on the saddle most days, riding from the cool Western Ghats to the quiet backwaters of Kerala. Expect some challenging rides – there are high fives all round at the top of the Ooty hairpins! – plus off-the-saddle adventures, including a traditional houseboat stay and a 4x4 safari in Bandipur National Park. We finish in Varkala, on the old hippie trail, for downtime at the beach.

Highlights
  • Discover idyllic southern India by bike, the most immersive way to experience the friendly people and incredible landscapes
  • Challenge yourself to climb the fabled hairpins of Ooty
  • Cruise the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional rice barge – a classic experience in South India!
  • Search for monkeys and elephants on a 4x4 safari in Bandipur National Park
  • Finish at the beach, relaxing in the old hippie trail town of Varkala
Key Information
  • Accommodation: 4 Superior nights (hotel), 8 Classic nights (7 hotel, 1 houseboat), 1 Simple night (jungle lodge)
  • 10 days of cycling (including one optional ride) with full vehicle support
  • Group normally 4 to 14, plus local cycling leader and driver. Minimum age: 16
Included
  • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and four dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Group arrival and departure transfers available
  • Local bike hire
Not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • E-bike hire (available for an additional cost)

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The trip destination
  • Accommodation: 4 Superior nights (hotel), 8 Classic nights (7 hotel, 1 houseboat), 1 Simple night (jungle lodge)
  • 10 days of cycling (including one optional ride) with full vehicle support
  • Group normally 4 to 14, plus local cycling leader and driver. Minimum age: 16
Food
All breakfasts, 10 lunches and four dinners are included. Lunches on riding days are usually taken in roadside cafes, allowing us to sample typical south Indian dishes such as poori (deep-fried bread served with curry) and dosa (thin pancake made with fermented rice and lentil batter). South Indian food is heavily influenced by the tropical landscape; creamy coconut dishes enlivened with delicate spices, served on a banana leaf. It’s also an ideal destination if you are vegetarian. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap but a (large) bottle of beer is approximately 410 rupees (US$5). Please note, due to Kerala state laws, alcohol licenses are limited to one or two bars in each area and not all hotels are permitted to serve alcohol. The first day of every month and certain holidays in India are dry days, when no alcohol is permitted for sale. Generally, you can eat out very cheaply in India. Where food is not included, you should allow at least 1,650 rupees (approximately US$20) per day for lunch and dinner. Please note, service in restaurants can be quite slow. Drinking water is provided in the support vehicle, where you can fill your bottle from the containers.
Weather

The ideal time to visit is during the dry season from October to March. Days are hot and the nights warm, the average range of maximum daytime temperatures is 21C-35C (70F-95F) and 6C-20C (43F-68F) at night. Expect rain showers on November departures; however, they are usually quick and the sun normally comes out afterwards.

Mid-April to the end of May is the hottest time of the year with highs of 32C-36C (89F-97F) plus high humidity. The most important feature of the Indian climate is the monsoon. The main monsoon strikes the Kerala coast in late May and sweeps northward over the next month or so into July, but this reduces the humidity and temperatures drop to 27C-30C (75F-86F) making August and September a pleasant time to visit with lush fields and forests and lower rainfall to the previous months.

Please note, swimming in the sea at Varkala is not always possible, depending on recent weather conditions.

Is this trip for you?

This cycling adventure is classified Activity Level 4 (Moderate & Challenging). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

It is ideal if you’re a competent cyclist, ideally with at least one or two cycling trips under your belt. The temperature and humidity can be challenging but we schedule plenty of water and comfort breaks. A support vehicle, which can take a maximum of five passengers with bikes, is available if you wish to take a break from cycling.

10 days of cycling (including one optional ride)

Average 34mi (55km) per day with vehicle support

E-bikes: E-bikes are available on this trip for an additional cost and subject to availability. Read our e-bike fact sheet for more information on the e-bikes available for this cycling adventure.

Route: We aim to cycle door-to-door for most of the route, with only a few transfers needed due to longer distances, national park restrictions and busier roads. The cycling is mainly on surfaced roads with a few rough, potholed sections. Please bear this in mind if you are bringing your own pedals and clip-in shoes. Day 3 is the longest ride day at 56mi (90km), mostly on good roads with some gentle undulation.

Terrain and traffic: This is a good all-round trip with plenty of flat riding, lots of downhill and a challenging climb. We mainly follow backroads with little traffic, but traffic does increase when approaching towns. The roads can be busy and you must be a confident rider who has cycled in traffic before. Tour leaders will brief you on the rules of the road; please listen carefully and follow the instructions.

Climate: It can be hot and humid in India, particularly during September-November and March-May, which can increase the difficulty of the cycling.

Sights and monuments: Please note, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the conservation of many monuments in India and very occasionally this may mean that work is taking place at sites visited on this trip. The ASI schedule is never published, so it is impossible to forewarn our clients of when work will be taking place.

Prices / Dates

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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 / Sat, 11 Apr 2026 NOK 36 950 NOK 29 560 On request NOK 9 210 Available
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 / Sat, 25 Apr 2026 NOK 34 935 On request NOK 9 210 Available
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 / Sat, 03 Oct 2026 NOK 34 935 On request NOK 9 210 Available
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 / Sat, 17 Oct 2026 NOK 34 935 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 / Sat, 24 Oct 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 / Sat, 31 Oct 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 / Sat, 07 Nov 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 / Sat, 14 Nov 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 / Sat, 21 Nov 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 22 Nov 2026 / Sat, 05 Dec 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 06 Dec 2026 / Sat, 19 Dec 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 Available
Sun, 10 Jan 2027 / Sat, 23 Jan 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 17 Jan 2027 / Sat, 30 Jan 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 24 Jan 2027 / Sat, 06 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 31 Jan 2027 / Sat, 13 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 07 Feb 2027 / Sat, 20 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 14 Feb 2027 / Sat, 27 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 21 Feb 2027 / Sat, 06 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 28 Feb 2027 / Sat, 13 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 07 Mar 2027 / Sat, 20 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sat, 13 Mar 2027 / Fri, 26 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sat, 20 Mar 2027 / Fri, 02 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 / Sat, 10 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 04 Apr 2027 / Sat, 17 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 11 Apr 2027 / Sat, 24 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 19 Sep 2027 / Sat, 02 Oct 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 Available
Sun, 03 Oct 2027 / Sat, 16 Oct 2027 NOK 37 625 On request NOK 10 080 Available
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Sun, 05 Dec 2027 / Sat, 18 Dec 2027 NOK 37 625 On request NOK 10 080 Available
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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 / Sat, 11 Apr 2026 NOK 36 950 NOK 29 560 On request NOK 9 210 On request
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 / Sat, 25 Apr 2026 NOK 34 935 On request NOK 9 210 On request
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 / Sat, 03 Oct 2026 NOK 34 935 On request NOK 9 210 On request
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 / Sat, 17 Oct 2026 NOK 34 935 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 / Sat, 24 Oct 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 / Sat, 31 Oct 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 / Sat, 07 Nov 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 / Sat, 14 Nov 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 / Sat, 21 Nov 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 22 Nov 2026 / Sat, 05 Dec 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 06 Dec 2026 / Sat, 19 Dec 2026 NOK 36 280 On request NOK 9 610 On request
Sun, 10 Jan 2027 / Sat, 23 Jan 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 17 Jan 2027 / Sat, 30 Jan 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 24 Jan 2027 / Sat, 06 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 31 Jan 2027 / Sat, 13 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 07 Feb 2027 / Sat, 20 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 14 Feb 2027 / Sat, 27 Feb 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 21 Feb 2027 / Sat, 06 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 28 Feb 2027 / Sat, 13 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 07 Mar 2027 / Sat, 20 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sat, 13 Mar 2027 / Fri, 26 Mar 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sat, 20 Mar 2027 / Fri, 02 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 28 Mar 2027 / Sat, 10 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 04 Apr 2027 / Sat, 17 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 11 Apr 2027 / Sat, 24 Apr 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 19 Sep 2027 / Sat, 02 Oct 2027 NOK 36 950 On request NOK 9 680 On request
Sun, 03 Oct 2027 / Sat, 16 Oct 2027 NOK 37 625 On request NOK 10 080 On request
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Sun, 21 Nov 2027 / Sat, 04 Dec 2027 NOK 37 625 On request NOK 10 080 On request
Sun, 05 Dec 2027 / Sat, 18 Dec 2027 NOK 37 625 On request NOK 10 080 On request

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