Southern India Coast to Coast Ride

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Oppdag populære og obskure reisemål, bisarre festivaler, dyreopplevelser og aktive reiser for den eventyrlystne. Du har drømmene vi har reisene.

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Hotel & Overnatting

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Day 1: Start Chennai; transfer to Pondicherry via the shore temples of Mahabalipuram.
Those who are on the group flights will land in Chennai early in the morning. Those not on the group flights will need to be at the airport when the group land if they would like to join the group transfer. Once everyone has arrived we will then depart on the 3.5 hour drive to Pondicherry with a break at Mahabalipuram which is famous for its shore temples and rock carvings. Carving in stone is still a living art here and we will see stonemasons chipping away along the roadside, practicing skills that have flourished for centuries. On arrival in Pondicherry we assemble the bikes and explore this former French colony, a short 6km ride, before an evening briefing about our cycling adventure. Hotel Atithi or similar
Day 2: Circular ride passing the spiritual commune of Auroville. After lunch in the old quarter the afternoon is free.
Circular ride to Auroville, a new-age spiritual commune. Founded in 1968 by 'The Mother' and named after her Guru Sri Aurobindo, it offers a more balanced way of living. Revitalized by some earthly fruit juices, we ride the 15km back into town, seeing some fishing communities and cycling along the promenade, which still retains some of its Gallic charm. Depending on time, lunch may be at Auroville or back in Pondicherry, and the rest of the day is free to explore. Hotel Atithi or similar
Day 3: Pleasant ride along village roads to experience the rural life of Southern India. Our afternoon ride heads to Chidambaram, famed for its bronze deity casting.
Starting from our hotel, we ride out of Pondicherry and soon leave the bustle of the city for quiet backroads, experiencing rural life where simple mud huts contrast with the brightly coloured saris worn by the local women. This is the real India and in true Indian style we stop at a roadside restaurant for a tea break. Back on our bikes we cycle another 66km to Chidambaram. Staying in the grand mansion of the village we sleep in the extended family villa – with its own temple it’s almost like stepping back in time. Lakshmivilas Heritage Resort or similar
Day 4: Riverside ride to the 16th Century Nayak's capital of Thanjavur; afternoon free to visit the town and Royal Palace.
Scenic morning ride following quiet roads and tracks along the banks of the Cauvery River to Thanjavur. Previously a capital between the 9th and 13th Centuries, it regained its status under the Nayaks in the 16th Century who rebuilt the Royal Palace, Durbar Hall and libraries. After lunch, we take a vehicle transfer to the Thanjavur Hotel. Late afternoon we visit the palace which houses one of the finest collections of bronze sculptures and stone carvings in southern India and the famous vegetable market at Tanjore followed by a visit to the huge Brihadishwara Temple, one of the largest in India and known locally as simply the 'Big Temple'. Hotel Parisutham or similar
Day 5: Long ride through the Tamil Nadu heartland to Chettinad
Leaving the city by the old road, we head out into the Tamil Nadu heartland, visiting the oldest clay horse temple en route, to an area renowned for its impressive mansions built by wealthy traders known as Chettiars. Some of these palatial houses have been converted to boutique hotels, offering a glimpse of the past. The grand interiors of Burmese teak and elaborate plaster work retain much of the traditional architecture of a bygone age. But it's from the kitchens tucked away at the rear of the house that the real flavour of India comes to life: Chettinad cuisine is as traditional as its buildings, the piquant curries are slow cooked in copper pots over a wood stove and are as memorable as the ride to get here. Chettinadu Mansion or similar
Day 6: Scenic ride to Madurai, a highlight of any trip to India.
Today we have a scenic ride to Madurai. Another rocky outcrop is the sacred abode of Lord Murugan, the son of Shiva and also know as Skanda, the most revered god in Tamil Nadu. Staying at Madurai we avoid the worst of the busy traffic. JC Residency or similar
Day 7: Free morning to visit this magnificent temple city. Transfer to lunch then ride past Indian vineyards before a final ascent into the Western Ghats and our night stop at Thekkady.
Morning free to explore the old city and Sri Meenakshi Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India and one of the highlights of Tamil Nadu. Thousands of huge stone pillars line the hallways, each adorned with different deities, are said to represent the 3,333,333 gods of the Hindu cosmos. A constant flow of worshipers, offering pujas, (rituals performed by the temple priests to the various deities) add to the heady atmosphere of incense and camphor smoke, and make this an unforgettable experience of Hindu culture. Blessed, we leave the heat of Madurai for the cool air of the Cardamom Hills. We transfer by vehicle to our lunch stop at Theni. After lunch we will be dropped off at Cambam, from where we ride to Kumily. Hidden behind the banana plantation are the vineyards of southern India's new venture into wine making. These give way to the forested slopes of the Western Ghats and a slow but beautiful ascent up through the rainforest to Thekkaday, a small town close to the entrance of Periyar National Park and our accommodation for the next two nights. Abad Green Forest or similar
Day 8: Free day to relax or visit the nearby Periyar N.P.
Today is free to relax or go on one of the trekking and boat safaris to the nearby Periyar National Park. Centred around a man-made reservoir, it is possible to see wildlife all year round, although the best time is the dry season (March-May) when herds of elephant come to the lake to graze by the shore; if you are very lucky you may even see a leopard or tiger coming down to quench their thirst.Abad Green Forest or similar
Day 9: Ride through tea estates; tea factory stop; continue on to Vagamon
Riding from the hotel we cycle through cardamom and tea estates, stopping mid-morning for tea and to visit the local tea factory, learning more about the tea making process. Refreshed, we continue along hilly tea plantation roads with a lunch break at a small roadside restaurant en route to Vagamon, an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the most scenic roads in Kerala. We end the ride with a superb winding descent on a quiet road and stay at an old plantation bungalow. Vanilla County Plantation homestay or similar
Day 10: Cycle through rubber and spice plantations to Kottayam, the Syrian Christian heartland of Kerala.
Today we ride through rubber and spice plantations en route to Kottayam, known as the Syrian Christian heartland of Kerala. Here grand churches dot the landscape and we break at Palai to visit St Thomas Church, its white washed facade and distinct gilded ceiling predates its Portuguese renovation. All roads converge into Kottayam City, and we avoid the city by following country roads and stop for a lunch break at Erttumanoor Town. Then entering a world in which the author Arundhati Roy set in her book 'The God of Small Things', close to the shore of Vembanad Lake. Whispering Palms Lake Resort or similar
Day 11: Free morning to explore or relax by the lake before boarding a houseboat for a stunning backwater cruise.
Free morning to relax and enjoy the lake view; or ride to the nearby Kumarakom bird sanctuary and then take a sightseeing ride along the shore of the lake. Midday we board our houseboats for a stunning backwater cruise. The houseboats, converted rice barges now come with a captain, cook and crew; we just sit back, sip long drinks and watch the world go by. Houseboat
Day 12: Final ride along the coast road to Fort Cochin
In the middle of the morning we disembark at Muhamma. Riding along the backroad we cross over to the coastal road to the Arthingal Beach for our first view of the Arabian Sea, and finally know that we've cycled across India from coast to coast. We then ride on to Fort Cochin for lunch. The Dutch Bungalow or similar
Day 13: Free day in Fort Cochin
A free day to explore the town of Cochin, its bazaars and old harbour area. Warehouses filled with the smell of tea and spices are limewashed bright green, yellow and blue; rickety old bikes and handpainted trucks piled high with goods, fill the narrow streets and food stalls stand on every corner. Further along the road we come to Mattancherry and the Dutch Palace. Next to the Palace is the synagogue, built in 1568 for the Jewish members of Cochin's trading communities, adorned with hand-painted tiles from China and elegant Belgian chandeliers, all donations from wealthy merchants. The area around the synagogue is excellent for shopping. For food, try the fish market near the Chinese fishing nets, where you can buy the day's catch and have it cooked to your own taste. There are also plenty of shopping opportunities here. The Dutch Bungalow or similar
Day 14: End Cochin.
If you are on the group flight you will have an early morning transfer to the airport for the flight back to London. Those not flying with the group will leave us at the hotel in Cochin.

Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination

10 nights hotels, 1 night houseboat and 2 nights mansions
10 days cycling with full vehicle support
Group normally 4 to 14, plus local cycling leader and driver. Min age 16 yrs
E-bikes available to hire

Food

All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 8 dinners included. You should allow approx. £15 (approx. US$18) per day for lunch and dinner when they are not included. £5-6 (approx. US$6-8) for lunch, and £7-8 (approx. US$8-9) for dinner without drinks. This amount may vary according to how much you drink. Generally you can eat out very cheaply in India. There is a good choice of restaurants and sometimes there is a choice between Indian and Western style food. If you are a vegetarian, South India is an ideal destination. Lunches on riding days are usually taken in local roadside cafes. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A (large!) bottle of beer is approx. £4 (approx. US$5). Please note that service in Indian restaurants can be quite slow. Mineral water is carried in the support vehicle and you can refill you water bottle from these large containers.

Weather

The most important feature of the Indian climate is the monsoon. The main monsoon strikes the coast of Kerala in late May and sweeps its way northward over the next month or so. The ideal time to visit is during the dry season from October to March, but monsoons have been known to be late and it can rain as late as November. Days will be hot and the nights warm: the average range of maximum daytime temperatures being between 21ºC and 35ºC and from 6ºC to 20ºC at night. However, in the hills temperatures can be considerably cooler and you can expect temperatures to drop to a few degrees above zero at night. We ask you to note that frequent rainstorms can be expected throughout the tour on November departures. However, the storms are usually of quite short duration and the sun normally comes out fairly quickly afterwards.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is classified 'Road'

Activity Level: 4 (Moderate/Challenging)

Average daily distance: 65km (40 miles)

No.of days cycling: 10

Full vehicle support

Terrain and route: almost entirely surfaced roads including plenty of quiet backroads with low levels of traffic, but this does increase when approaching towns. Road surfaces mostly good. There is one sustained climb en route, and some undulating sections with short climbs, but the support vehicle is available if required. Longer days at the beginning of the trip are mostly flat, but always interesting. Most rides are door-to-door, allowing plenty of time in the saddle.

Indian roads can be rough in some places, with potholes. Please bear this in mind if you are bringing your own pedals and clip-in shoes.

Please note that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are 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's schedule is never published so it is not possible to forewarn our clients of when work will be taking place.

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
søn, 15 okt 2023 / lør, 28 okt 2023	NOK 32 440	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 05 nov 2023 / lør, 18 nov 2023	NOK 32 440	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 12 nov 2023 / lør, 25 nov 2023	NOK 32 440	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
tor, 14 des 2023 / ons, 27 des 2023	NOK 33 085	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 07 jan 2024 / lør, 20 jan 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 21 jan 2024 / lør, 03 feb 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 11 feb 2024 / lør, 24 feb 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 03 mar 2024 / lør, 16 mar 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 17 mar 2024 / lør, 30 mar 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 31 mar 2024 / lør, 13 apr 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 13 okt 2024 / lør, 26 okt 2024	NOK 35 035	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 03 nov 2024 / lør, 16 nov 2024	NOK 35 035	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 10 nov 2024 / lør, 23 nov 2024	NOK 35 035	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 15 des 2024 / lør, 28 des 2024	NOK 35 685	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
søn, 15 okt 2023 / lør, 28 okt 2023	NOK 32 440	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 05 nov 2023 / lør, 18 nov 2023	NOK 32 440	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 12 nov 2023 / lør, 25 nov 2023	NOK 32 440	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
tor, 14 des 2023 / ons, 27 des 2023	NOK 33 085	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 07 jan 2024 / lør, 20 jan 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 21 jan 2024 / lør, 03 feb 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 11 feb 2024 / lør, 24 feb 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 03 mar 2024 / lør, 16 mar 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 17 mar 2024 / lør, 30 mar 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 31 mar 2024 / lør, 13 apr 2024	NOK 33 735	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 13 okt 2024 / lør, 26 okt 2024	NOK 35 035	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 03 nov 2024 / lør, 16 nov 2024	NOK 35 035	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 10 nov 2024 / lør, 23 nov 2024	NOK 35 035	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
søn, 15 des 2024 / lør, 28 des 2024	NOK 35 685	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

Antall dager	14
Pris fra	NOK31,790.00
Destinasjoner	Cochin
Turkode	MIT
Aktivitet	Sykkelturer,Tema & kulturreiser,Aktive reiser
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