Picture yourself cycling through the coffee plantations of Coorg, spice plantations of Wayanad and crossing the historic city of Mysore. Escape to the foothills of Nilgiri and see the wildlife of Mudumalai National Park. Let the Bangalore to Cochin Cycling Tour take you to Sigur Ghats of Ooty and the lakes of Coimbatore. The landscapes will leave you stunned by their beauty. If you haven’t been to Pollachi and Valparai, you won’t know the beauty that lies in Tamil Nadu. As you enter God’s own country, you will realise why it has been given the title; it is beyond words.

While there are many ways to explore the city like taking a road trip by car or motorbike, cycling trips also have recently gained popularity.  Cycling through these places will be a unique way to explore the cities. It’s a fun adventure activity and it gets you closer to nature. Just travel slowly, leisurely and peacefully through the scenic routes of South India. Cycle trip from Bangalore to Cochin will be a once in a lifetime experience for you! Every city will have a different experience to offer you - the roads, sunrise, sunsets and the nights will be different. Take in the beauty of every moment on this trip and take home some amazing memories!

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Itinerary:

Day 01: Bangalore - Mysore (180 KMS|4 hours)
Bangalore is one of the major cities of India, and it is the capital city of Karnataka. Daily flights operate from almost all the major cities to Bangalore. Reach Bangalore International Airport on your own and meet our representatives, who will assist you with the onwards bus journey to Mysore. Reach Mysore and check in to the hotel. Before heading out on a short city tour, our guide will brief you about the tour. Explore the Mysore Palace and stroll around local market. The city is famous for its heritage, sandalwood, Mysore Silk, and the Mysore Palace. Spend the night in Mysore.

Day 02: Mysore – Coorg (127 KMS| Cycle - 40 KMS)
After breakfast, we will hop on a bus to reach Bylakuppe. The town houses several Tibetan refugee settlements. Visit the Namdroling Monastery, home to nearly 5000 monks and nuns. We will have lunch here and start riding our bicycles towards our hotel through the city. We will spend the night at a coffee planter’s bungalow.

Day 03: Coorg – Wayanad (92 KMS)
We will have an early breakfast and start riding our bicycles to reach our next destination, Wayanad. The route is full of coffee and spice plantations till we reach Kutta, which acts a border between the two states, Karnataka and Kerala. We will cycle through the verdant forests of Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary to reach Kuruvadweep Island. On the way, stop and admire the wildlife, and flora of the forest which has rare bird species, herbal plants and orchids. After a short visit to the island, return to the resort and spend the night there.

Day 04 & Day 05: Wayanad - Mudumalai National Park (119 KMS)
Mudumalai is said to be one of the best places to experience the wildlife of South India. It is located in the foothills of Nilgiri and surrounded by several other protected areas. The park is an important part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is home to many wildlife animals like Elephants, Tigers, Leopards and Indian Gaurs. Spend both the days doing wildlife safaris and visit the elephant feeding centre.

Day 06: Mudumalai National Park – Ooty (34 KMS)
Start riding to the Queen of Hills, Ooty. The road is pretty smooth for 13 KMS before your start climbing towards the mountain road of Nilgiri. After 36 hairpin bends, we will reach the top through the Sigur Ghats. This is the most challenging day of your journey; you can cycle as much as you wish, or choose to get on a bus.

Day 07: Ooty – Coimbatore (89 KMS)
Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu and known for its textile industries. We will start riding through the tea plantations, admiring the views of Emerald and Avalanche Lakes. Ride along the scenic Western Catchment areas of Ooty. After descending the hilly terrain of Ooty, we will reach the city of Coimbatore. Stop and shop in the bustling markets of the city, before calling it a day.

Day 08: Coimbatore – Pollachi (63 KMS)
Located in Coimbatore district, Pollachi is one of the best places to spend your vacations leisurely. The town offers scenic views of paddy fields and verdant farmlands. Spend the night in a resort set amidst a coconut grove.

Day 09: Pollachi – Valparai (68 KMS)
Valparai houses several tea and coffee estates and majority of locals work for the estates. The estates are surrounded by beautiful a forest which has a variety of flora and fauna. Valparai lies on the Anamalai Range; we will ride through the paddy fields and coconut farms until we reach Aliyar Dam. We will start riding upwards crossing 40 hairpin bends, cycle through the forest along the hills and reach our destination for the day.

Day 10: Valparai – Athirapally (85 KMS)
Ride through the lush tea gardens, and you will have a chance to meet the workers and know more about their life. Today enter the Kerala state and get bewitched by the beauty of forest roads of Sholayar Range. The Athirapally Waterfalls are a sight to behold; spend some time by the waterfalls and return to the hotel.

Day 11 & 12: Athirapally – Cochin (83 KMS)
Say goodbye to the hills and head towards Cochin, surrounded by Arabian Sea. Riding through the coastal roads will be an amazing experience for you. Continue riding through the busy city till we reach Vypin Island. A small ferry will take us to the heritage town of Fort Kochi. Spend the next day exploring the city around and visit the old churches, Dutch Palace and synagogue. You can choose to see the traditional and cultural side of the city by watching some of the dance forms of Kerala like Kathakali and Kalaripayattu.

Day 13: Cochin – Alleppey Houseboat (59 KMS)
Today is the last day of our Bangalore to Cochin Cycle Trip and we will spend the day visiting one of the most beautiful places in Kerala – Alleppey. It is known for its backwaters, and the most amazing way to experience the beauty of the place is by cruising on a houseboat through the backwater villages, paddy fields, lagoons, mangroves and lakes. The route will be breathtaking, with coconut plantation on one side and sea on the other. We will have a chance to stop by a local’s house to see how fibre is extracted from the coconut husk to make coir ropes and mats. Spend the night on a houseboat.

Day 14: Alleppey
Disembark from the houseboat and check-in to a backwater resort with picturesque vistas of Punnamada Lake. Spend the day at leisure. It is the last day of the journey so make the most of it.

Day 15: Departure
We will leave early in the morning and drop you at the airport.