Tour Dates
Tour Start Date | Tour End Date | Last Booking Date |
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2024-12-09 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-01 |
Embark on the “COSTAL RIDE THROUGH THE GREENERY/SOUTH INDIA MOTORCYCLE TOUR” A Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour in the Marayoor Sandalwood Forest - an escape to South India sandwiched between the gigantic oceans and the lush Greeneries Hills, sleeping on the beach with the smell of the ocean luring us for a cold drink and a beach holiday. The Sun and Sand and Sea to escape the harsh winter time of most of Europe and North America - that is what our Costal Ride Through The Greenery/South India Tour is all about - a mild adventure holiday enjoying sunbathing and motorcycle rides! In this trip we will ride just beside the Ocean and through the Dense Greeneries Hills to Explore The Most Beautiful Destinations Of Southern India. The Distinctive Cultures of Southern India lend Itself to a number of unique and Fascinating Attractions. Ride a Royal Enfield Motorcycle on the Beautiful and Curvy Roads of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to peek into the land of Cultures, Traditions and Spices. Connect with nature while riding on these more fascinating roads, riding up on the Hills covered with dense greenery on both the edges. Take a dip into the South Indian way of life. Ride though God’s own country & introspect a God within.
DAY 01 : ARRIVE AT CHENNAI AIRPORT - MAHABALIPURAM – 53 KMS
Warm welcome by the representative of INDIA-BIKE-TOURS at Chennai Airport. shuttle bus will pick you up and drop at Hotel in Mahabalipuram. An introduction with the INDIA-BIKE-TOURS team at the Hotel. Evening wander, discover the local market and beach. Enjoy Mahabalipuram, known for its beauty, stone work, and temples. overnight stay at hotel. Chennai Airport,Tamil Nadu
DAY 02 : MAHABALIPURAM
Until we having breakfast, The Bikes will have been ready to get acquainted with them, a ride through small villages around 60 Kms, to get the Enfields Friendly. In afternoon we explore the city famous for its rocks and architectural works. Evening Meals at Fantastic restaurant and Overnight at Hotel. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
DAY 03 : MAHABALIPURAM – PUDUCHERRY – CUDDALORE 118 KMS
After breakfast ,Ride to Puducherry, is also known as Pondicherry ,until 1954 ,Poducherry was a French settlement , on the way we visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Basilica of Sacred heart of Jesus and French quarters, After explore entire Puducherry we continue ride to Cuddalore, evening wander around the city and obviously colourful market. Overnight at Hotel Cuddalore. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
DAY 04 : CUDDALORE - TANJORE - 200 KMS
After breakfast , Ride to Tanjore, is also known as Thanjavur.It is an important regional culture, art and heritage centre in South India which has most of the Great living Chola temple. upon arrival visit Brihadeeswara temple the biggest temple in Tanjor. Overnight at Hotel Tanjore. Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
DAY 05 : TANJORE - RAMESHWARAM - 240 KMS
After breakfast , Ride to Rameshwaram, is on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban Channel. it is considered to be one of the holiest places for Hindus ; upon arrival we visit Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy temple and Rama Teertham, overnight at Hotel Rameshwaram. Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
DAY 06 : RAMESHWARAM – THOOTHUKUDI 200 KMS
After breakfast, Ride to Thoothukudi ,The city is famous for it’s pearl fishing and shipping activities, production of salt and other related business. upon arrival relax at hotel and walk around the beach, exploring the salt flats and enjoy the sunset. Overnight at Hotel thoothukudi. Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
DAY 07 : THOOTHUNDI – KANYAKUMARI – 140 KMS
After breakfast , Ride to Kanyakumari, is the Southernmost town in mainland India ,it is bordered on three sides by the Laccadive Sea.it is located at the confluence of Western Coastal Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains, upon arrival we visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar temple and Kanyakumari beach, Overnight at Hotel Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
DAY 08 : KANYAKUMARI - MADURAI - 260 KMS
Route “ Through the Greenery “ starts from here, after breakfast, ride to Madurai, one of the oldest living city in the state of Tamil Nadu, south India. You will enjoy riding through small villages , cities hustle-bustle, crazy south India traffic and reach Madurai, evening we visit in the local market and finding a good place for dinner. Overnight stay at Hotel Madurai. Madurai, Tamil Nadu
DAY 09 : MADURAI CITY TOUR
Right after breakfast, Today We spend our whole day in this colorful city, we stars from “Samanar Hills” climbing hundreds steps to go-up on the mountain to have an entire city view, later visit renowned “Sri Meenakshi – Sundareswarar Temple“ which the city famous for. Having local famous foods and trying to meet locals. Overnight at Hotel in Madurai. Madurai Tamil Nadu
DAY 10 : MADURAI – KODAIKANAL 125 KMS
After breakfast, Ride to Kodaikanal, is An English hill town, popular for its large cedar and eucalyptus forests. It’s set in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills. At 2,000 meters above sea level , offering wonderful views, but before that, we treat ourselves with a last puff of these forests, where grow coffee, pepper and cardamom. We cruise through coconut groves and wheat fields. Overnight at hotel Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
DAY 11 : KODAIKANAL – MUNNAR 175 KMS
Ride from Tamil Nadu to Kerala, on the western side of the eastern Ghats. The beautiful mountain roads through verdant tea plantations. We find ourselves on the highest mountain in South India, which stands at an impressive 2,700 m altitude. Munnar is a commercial center in the heart of some of the highest tea plantations in the world. Munnar, Kerala
DAY 12 : MUNNAR THE TEA PLANTATIONS
Right after breakfast, we visit tea factory, the tea museum, its also worth to have a small one. we will enjoy this day around tea plantations in Munnar, in the midst of its abundant tea plantations and generous nature. Overnight at Hotel in Munnar. Munnar Kerala
DAY 13 : MUNNAR - THECKDDY - 100 KMS
Continue Ride down & up on the high altitudes of Theckddy, which is very famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. but is especially known for its fantastic spice farms, which produce one of Kerala’s major resources. It is also a home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. Over night at Hotel Theckddy. Theckddy, Kerala
DAY 14 : THECKDDY - ALLEPPEY - 155 KMS - OVERNIGHT BACKWATER HOUSEBOAT
After breakfast Ride to Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha. famous for its Backwater Paddy Cultivation and it is well known for its houseboats. Alleppey is inlaid with channels that support its thriving backwater tourism, upon arrival check into the Hotel. Early morning houseboat trip in Alleppey backwaters. Alleppey, Kerala.
DAY 15 : ALLEPPEY – FORT KOCHI 55 KMS
Ride to fort Kochi through our “costal route” again! This is our last day of our “costal ride through the Greenery/ South India Tour ” Reach early and explore the charming old town, historic Fort Kochi (where we’ll stay) and discover its beautiful colonial past with an eclectic mix of Dutch and Portuguese architecture, centuries-old churches and a vibrant, appealing way of life. Far from being a boring walk through history, Fort Kochi is one of the most pleasant neighbourhoods to live in. In the Evening last Dinner with chaps and night!! Fort Cochin, Kerala
DAY 16: KOCHI TO HOME
Breakfast if possible and Taxi to the Kochi international airport according to your flight back home with beautiful memories of our south India tour.......................!! Highlights Of the Tour, Distancing Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry to Cuddalore ( 118 km ) Cuddalore to Tanjore ( 200 kms ) Tanjor to Rameshwaram (240 kms ) Rameswaram to Thoothukudi (200 kms ) Thoothukudi to Kanyakumari (140 kms ) Kanyakumari to Madurai ( 260 kms ) Madurai to Kodaikanal ( 125 kms) Kodaikanal to Munnar ( 175 kms ) Munnar to Theckddy ( 100 kms ) Theckddy to Alleppey ( 155 kms ) Alleppey to Fort Chochin ( 55 kms) Local interested short trips approximately ( 100 kms ) Total Distance of the ride 1868 kms / 1161 miles. We will be riding between 80 and 120 miles a day, on fairly good roads. Laundry Services will be Available in each an every Hotels. There will be regular chai ( tea ) stops on the Roadsides whilst riding. There will be regular local interesting trips by tuk-tuk or a walk, trying to understand the local cultures, their religions, traditions, humanity and lifestyle, as well as the whole place near our hotel where we will stay, to explore. Most of the dinners will be outside of the hotel in the best restaurant nearby, also give change to make a walk after dinner. Total Number of Riding Days Eleven and a couple of days Sightseeing & shopping in Cochin. We Do All The Work So You Can Have All The Fun!!
An Experienced Old Hands Tour Leader ( Look After Everything)
Support from local guides.
Airport transfers to the Hotels.
The Royal Enfield Motorcycle & Fuels.
Spares and skilled Mechanics.
4×4 back-up support vehicle, Baggage transport team.
Top Hotels Accommodations.
Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Meals.
Local interesting trips & Charitable schools visit.
Full day Houseboat trip in Alleppey Backwaters.
Full day short trip in the Tea Plantations in Munnar
India Tourist Visa
International Flights
Health & Travel Insurance Policies,
Alcoholic Beverages. Any Monuments Entery Fees.
Any damage to the motorcycle must be covered by the rider in full