Clothing & Other Kit

Sun Hat / Cap
Your regular medicine (if any)
Warm clothes
Strong pair of Jeans
Fleece/under jacket
Underclothes
Shoes or boots leather & scarf
Money Belt
Insect repellent
Sunscreen/sun block UV 30/40
Lip balm
Thermos for Hot & Cold

Bike Gear

Helmet
Goggles/sunglasses
Bike gloves
Snood/Dust mask
Kidney belt
Water resistant backpack
Bungee/Cargo net

South India is blessed with beautiful landscapes, diverse culture, rich history, wonderful tropical flora and fauna, twisting country roads & breathtaking trails. A motorcycle trip is the best way to explore this region. In our South India motorcycle tour, you will see stunning beaches, backwaters, tea & coffee estates, cardamom plantations, and wildlife at Periyar. If you are a true nature lover and looking for a unique and relaxing motorcycle holiday, then this is the trip for you.

What to Bring on the Ride

Motorcycle Tour Spiti Valley

Motorcycle Tour South India

Itinerary

Best Time: October to March
Number of Days: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Number of Riding Days: 10 Days
Duration of Ride: Between 4 & 7 Hours a day on average
Distance Covered on Motorcycle: 1500 Kms.
Grade: Easy
Temperature: 14º C to 28º C

2nd Oct' 2016 to 13th Oct' 2016
26th Jan' 2017 to 6th Feb' 2017
1st March' 2017 to 12th March' 2017

Journey Dates

Itinerary

10 nights’ hotel / camp accommodation on twin / double sharing basis
1 night houseboat accommodation on twin / double sharing basis with all meals
All breakfasts
All ground transfers from your arrival at airport/station till departure, sightseeing & overland journeys by air conditioned vehicle on non-riding days.
Royal Enfield 500 CC motorcycle on all riding days
Fuel for the bike
English speaking motorcycle road captain for the entire trip on his own bike
Royal Enfield mechanic with motorcycle and all necessary spare parts
First-aid kit
Refreshments during rides like packed juice, fresh fruits, biscuits, chips, tea, coffee etc.
Back-up vehicle for your luggage
Monument / monastery / temple entrances
Kathakali dance performance
All required Video / Camera fees.
Farewell dinner with unlimited beer.
Assistance by friendly, knowledgeable English speaking ground representatives from the moment you arrive in India until the time you leave.
All currently applicable taxes

Inclusions

Lunch, personal medical insurance (compulsory), bike damage, extra drinks, and items of personal nature such as tips, laundry, liquor, extra drinks etc & anything which is not mentioned in included section.

Exclusions

Motorcycle Tour Uttarakhand

Motorcycle Tour Ladakh

Bhutan Motorcycle Tour

Burma and Thailand On A Bike

Day 1: Arrival at Kochi

Arrive at Kochi and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Explore Fort Kochi

In the morning, after breakfast, you will be introduced to our Royal Enfield 500cc Motorcycle. Our road Captain will make you understand the driving rules and tell you how to handle the Royal Enfield. Later explore the oldest Christian church in the country, Chinese fishing nets, and a 16th century synagogue. Kochi is also the best place to enjoy a Kathakali show, a traditional form of dance theatre.

Day 3: Fort Kochi – Munnar (145 Kms. – 5 hrs)

Ride to Munnar. Enjoy a day of riding through hilly roads, tea plantations and panoramic nature views.

Day 4: Munnar

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely Motorcycle ride in & around Munnar. Visit Mattupetty, which is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Later visit Pothamedu, which offers excellent views of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations.

Day 5: Munnar – Kodaikanal (250 Kms. – 6-7 hrs)

Ride to Kodaikanal, one of the most popular hill resorts in India. See Berijam Lake, one among the beautiful lakes in this part of the country.

Day 6: Kodaikanal

After breakfast enjoy full day sightseeing in & around Kodaikanal. See the Kodai Lake, Kurinji Andavar Temple, waterfalls and Dolphin Nose.

Day 7: Kodaikanal – Periyar (160 Kms. – 5 hrs)

Ride to Periyar, which is amongst the best managed wildlife reserves in India and has large herds of Asiatic elephants, Indian bisons and tigers. The huge Periyar Lake is a birdwatcher’s delight. Try bamboo rafting or boating on the lake.

Day 8: Periyar – Kumarakom (140 Kms. – 5 hrs)

Ride to Kumarakom, a stunning backwater destination. The peninsula juts out into the Vembanad Lake that is dotted with many small islands. You can see traditional rice boats and canoes, and village life.

Day 9: Kumarakom – Kovalam (190 Kms. – 5 hrs)

Ride to Kovalam, perhaps the finest beach in South India. The white sands and coconut trees are sure to thrill you.

Day 10: Kovalam - Kanyakumari – Kovalam

After breakfast get ready for a Royal Enfield trip to Kanyakumari. Later ride back to Kovalam.

Day 11: Kovalam - Alleppey (180 Kms. – 5 hrs)

Today is the last day of your motorcycle tour. Ride to Alleppey, famous for its backwaters and beautiful houseboats. On arrival, leave your bike and check into a houseboat. Cruise in the houseboat through palm-fringed backwaters. Enjoy your farewell dinner with unlimited beer and sea food.

Day 12: Alleppey – Cochin airport/station

Morning checkout from the houseboat. We take you to Cochin airport/station by air-conditioned car.