Scenic Kerala Cycling Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Kochi

Arrive in Kochi and meet and greet a tour representative and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy some rest and breakfast before hopping on your bike and exploring Fort Kochi. As you cycle, check out the Dutch palace, synagogue, spice yards, secret art galleries, and trendy cafes! In the evening, watch a Kathakali dance show. Admire the vibrant costumes as they perform. Then, head to the hotel and catch up on some sleep.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kochi
Distance: 45 km
Meals: None

Day 2 Cycle to Cherai

Get ready for an early morning! Begin with a short transfer by ferry to Vypin. Hop on your bike and start cycling. Pedal past coastal villages, along the beach, through fish farms, paddy fields, and coconut groves. Eventually, you’ll reach Muziris, an ancient port. Along with stunning scenery, you will also visit remarkable buildings: Chendamangalam synagogue, Cheraman mosque, and Palace of Palliath Achan. After, you’ll ride to your quaint hotel for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cherai
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 The foothills of the Western Ghats

Hop on your bike early and start riding to the Western Ghats’ foothills, where spice farms and rubber plantations are set amid the rolling green hills. Upon arrival at your destination, admire the charming, scenic views, escalated by the soothing sound of the Periyar river roaring down the mountains.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Paniely Poru
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4 Bird watching in Thattekad

Bird watching lovers unite! Today you will cycle to the lowlands of Thattekkad, where over 275 bird species, numerous butterflies, reptiles, and wildlife live. Enjoy a tasty traditional lunch in a gazebo overlooking the river before cycling through the lush rainforest located on the other side of the river. Once you’ve returned, put your bike aside and embark on a pleasant walk through the village, where you’ll witness farmers of rubber, coconut, and spices in action.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Thattekad
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 Cycle to Thodupuzha

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before cycling to the charming Thodupuzha, where you’ll ride by spice farms and rubber plantations. Continue cycling until you reach a picturesque resort situated on the river bank. Get off your bike and go on a delightful stroll through spice gardens growing nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper vines.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Thodupuzha
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 Cycle to Palai

Get ready for another lovely day of cycling through lush green scenery, fields, plantations, and quaint countryside villages! Eventually, you’ll reach a farmhouse styled with the century-old Keralan architecture. This is where you’ll stay for the night! Here, you’ll get to integrate with locals: Joseph and his family. Joseph will take you on walks through the farms and hills blanketing the area. He’ll also introduce you to other locals. Expect to learn about Syrian Christian cooking as well!
Overnight Location: Homestay in Palai
Distance: 35 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 Cycle to Kumarakom

Cycle by canals, temples, and fields en route to Kumarakom. Once you settle into your hotel for the night, opt to let your legs relax and go for a pleasant canoe ride. Notice the locals along the shore and performing daily tasks.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kumarakom
Distance: 35 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 Cycle back to Kochi

Meander along a scenic route with the sea swirling on one side and coconut plantations and fishing villages on the other. Upon arrival at your hotel, spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kochi
Distance: 35 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 Depart Kochi

Head to the international airport for your flight. Safe travels home!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: None