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Tour
Itinerary Day 2 - Arrive Trivandrum. Meet Cycle Kerala representative. Vehicle transfer to Ambady Guest House. Welcome drinks and lunch* on arrival. The rest of the day at leisure. Get the bikes fitted, trial cycle ride to nearby Krishna temple and local village (4-6kms) if you wish. Day 3 - After an early breakfast*, we cycle to Padmanabhapuram Palace (50kms). Visit the Palace, before a vehicle transfer to Kanniyakumari, the southernmost point of India. Facilities will be made available for everyone to shower and change before lunch at the Kerala House Hotel, overlooking the sea. Late afternoon is at leisure. After sunset, return to Trivandrum. Dinner* and overnight stay at Ambady Guest House. Day 4 - After an early breakfast*, cycle to Neyyar Dam (26kms), through the quiet back-roads. Nestled at the foot of the Agastya Hills, Nayyar dam is a beautiful spot to relax and go boating or visit the local crocodile farm and deer park. After an open-air picnic lunch, vehicle transfer to Ponmudi. At an altitude of 1066m, the hill station of Ponmudi offers breathtaking views over the tea plantations of the Cardamom Hills. Dinner* and overnight stay in Ponmudi Guest House. Day 5 - After an early breakfast*, cycle from Ponmudi to Varkala (60km) . Stop for a Keralan lunch en-route in Nedumangad. Check into the Sea Pearl or Hotel Preeth Beach Resort. The rest of the day at leisure. Dinner* Day 6 - Breakfast*, day of sightseeing/leisure in Varkala. Dinner* Day 7 - After breakfast*, cycle from Varkala to Kollam (35km). Check into Palm Lagoon Hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Dinner* Day 8 - After breakfast*, a cruise of Kerala's Backwaters on a luxury rice boat. Enjoy freshly cooked Keralan cuisine for lunch*, and welcome drinks. Vehicle transfer to the Anjali Hotel at Kottayam. Dinner* Day 9 - After an early breakfast*, cycle from Kottayam to Kanjirappalli (53kms) via Ettumanoor, where we will visit the magnificent Mahadeva Temple, Pali, home to the Church of St Thomas, Kodungoor, and Ponkunnam . We will have lunch with a local Christian family in Kanchirapally. After lunch, those who wish cycle on towards Periyar, or vehicle transfer to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight stay in Periyar House or Michaels Inn. Dinner* Day 10 - Breakfast*, day in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. We will take a boat ride on Periyar Lake to witness the wildlife. For those who wish, a guided tour of the spice plantation with a naturalist, including a visit to the spice markets. Overnight in Hotel. Dinner* Day 11 - After early breakfast*, cycle from Periyar through lush tropical forests and high ridges to Munnar. Lunch after 40kms in small hotel near Nedumkandam. For those who wish, cycle a further 70kms to Munnar or vehicle transfer. Overnight at the Royal Retreat Hotel. Dinner* Day 12 - Breakfast*, day at leisure in Munnar. Tour of tea plantations and tea factory, or a visit to Rajamali Wildlife Park. Overnight at hotel. Dinner* Day 13 - After early breakfast*, a largely downhill cycle from Munnar to Cochin (130kms). Lunch en-route at Kothamangalam (79kms). Cycle on towards Cochin for those who wish, or vehicle transfer. Overnight in Hotel Fort Heritage. Day 14 -Breakfast*, day of sightseeing/ leisure in Cochin. Unique Kathakali performance in the evening. Overnight at Hotel. Day 15 - Breakfast*, cycle from Cochin to Alleppey (56kms) through the beautiful coastal back roads. En-route, visit a Coir factory for those who wish. After lunch at Alleppey Prince Hotel we will take a vehicle transfer back to Ambady Guest House. Evening farewell Dinner*. Overnight in Hotel. Day 16 - Vehicle transfer to Airport for return flight from Trivandrum to LHR/MAN. * These meals are included in the tour price. The prospectus is subject to minor changes as we are continuously improving routes to make your holiday more pleasurable. |
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