Cycling up that hill to Ooty, Nilgiri Hills. Hairpin bend sign
 
 
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Cycling Kerala & Tropical India

Tripcode: SMI

Countries visited: India

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Cycling through the beautiful landscapes and villages of southern India

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Southern India is a magical place: beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and villages, long white beaches and superb food, an excellent place to explore by bike. You'll cycle round old forts and up to religious rock shrines as well as through colourful villages where rural life has remained little-changed for centuries. Further south, in Kerala, Hinduism has produced some of India's most elaborately decorated temples. A relaxing boat trip on the quiet backwaters here offers a change of pace from the bicycles, before the final coastal ride to Varkala and a chance for your students to laze on the beach and reflect on their unforgettable experience of rural India.

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Countries visited: India

CYCLING KERALA & TROPICAL INDIA
Day 1
Depart London.
Day 2
Arrive Bangalore; transfer to Mysore.
Day 3
Ride to Srirangapatnam ruins; return to Mysore; afternoon explore the city including the Maharaja Palace.
Day 4
Cycle on the back roads of Mysore Plateau to Nanjangud, afternoon safari in Bandipur N.P.
Day 5
Morning ride to Mudumalai N.P, afternoon visit orphanage or local school.
Day 6
Optional ascent to Ooty Hillstation (13km climb), former summer capital of the Raj; free afternoon to explore the town.
Day 7
Western Ghats descent through tea plantations; transfer to Guruvayoor in tropical Kerala.
Day 8
Circular ride on rural roads to visit elephants from the temple, return to Guruvayoor; evening Pooja.
Day 9
Cycle along coastal roads lined with coconut-palms; ferry to Fort Cochin.
Day 10
Free in Cochin to explore the bazaars and the old harbour.
Day 11
Cycle past old Portuguese houses; continue to Vambanad Lake and Alleppey; overnight in traditional Keralan house.
Day 12
Explore Alleppey town before backwater boat trip; overnight on lovely Keralan houseboat.
Day 13
Cliff-top ride to laid-back Varkala.
Day 14
Free to relax on the beach and eat the wonderful seafood.
Day 15
To Trivandrum; fly to London.

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Cycling up that hill to Ooty, Nilgiri Hills. Hairpin bend sign
Houseboat Indian schoolkids, near Mysore Clients and bikes on small ferry boat, near Varkala Washing elephants at Punnathur Kotta sanctuary, near Guruvayoor Local on boat, backwaters Local fishing boat, backwaters

Cycling up that hill to Ooty, Nilgiri Hills. Hairpin bend sign

 
 
 
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