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CYCLING FROM LEH TO KOVALAM – KANYAKUMARI
Overview
For the intrepid traveler who is looking for a lifetime cycling adventure, it’s happening right here in India. The mega cycling expedition as you can mention otherwise will scale the entire sub-continent from North to South. Let go of the challenging terrain, noises, and chaos while we lead your way. Soak in the colors of Indian villages, the vibrant culture, festive people, breathtaking nature, historical monuments, heritage living, and aromatic cuisines.
We start from the Great Himalayan corridor – Leh, riding down the Zanskar and Pir Panchal Ranges towards the Indo Gangetic plain and further towards the capital state of New Delhi. Then, we ride the golden triangle route to witness the iconic Taj Mahal, the Tiger Capital Ranthambore, and
the grand provinces of Rajasthan: Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. We will traverse across the rustic villages of Gujarat, the metropolis of Mumbai in Maharashtra, and head towards the Konkan coast. Further, we ride from sunny Goa to spiritual Gokarna and Mangalore. Then, we traverse across the Malabar Coast of Kerala – God’s own country. We ride across the land of Zamorin alongside the forts and beaches, with the view of the myriad backwater rivers, mangroves, and
coconut lagoons. We ride through the Ayurveda hub of Nattika towards the colonial city of Fort Kochi and embark on the traditional houseboat
cruise across the Vembanad lake in Alleppey. We ride across the cliffside beach of Varkala towards the scenic Kovalam beach to end the epic ride. Here, we will have a grand celebration dinner at the beach resort to commemorate the Great India Cycling chapter. We will spend an additional day relaxing at the Kovalam beach before saying goodbye to the incredible friends made on the bicycle and packing our memories for the next adventure. Or feel free to ride the last 40 km all the way to Kanyakumari
Program
OUTLINE ITINERARY
| Day | Datum | Start | Ende | Hotels | Meal Plan | Itinerary / Activity |
| Day 1 | 15. Aug 25 | Leh Airport | Leh | Hotel Samaya / Similar | B L D | Arrive and Briefing |
| Day 2 | 16. Aug 25 | Leh | Leh | Hotel Samaya / Similar | B L D | Cycle fixing and day out |
| Day 3 | 17. Aug 25 | Leh | Lato | Camping / Guesthouse | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 4 | 18. Aug 25 | Lato | Debring | Camping / Guesthouse | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 5 | 19. Aug 25 | Debring | Whisky Nallah | Camping | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 6 | 20. Aug 25 | Whisky Nallah | Sarchu | Camping | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 7 | 21. Aug 25 | Sarchu | Jispa | Camping / Guesthouse | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 8 | 22. Aug 25 | Jispa | Manali | Manuallaya / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 9 | 23. Aug 25 | Manali | Manali | Manuallaya / Similar | B | Free day (Optional Sightseeing) |
| Day 10 | 24. Aug 25 | Manali | Mandi | Visco Resorts / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 11 | 25. Aug 25 | Mandi | Arki | Baghal Valley Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 12 | 26. Aug 25 | Arki | Shimla | Snow Valley Resorts / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 13 | 27. Aug 25 | Shimla | Chandigarh | Velvet Clarks Exotica / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 14 | 28. Aug 25 | Chandigarh | Karnal | The Vivaan / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 15 | 29. Aug 25 | Karnal | Delhi | Jaypee Sidharth / Similar | B L D | Transfer to Delhi, Optional Sightseeing |
| Day 16 | 30. Aug 25 | Delhi | Agra | Clarks Shiraz / Similar | B L D | Transfer to Agra, Optional Sightseeing |
| Day 17 | 31. Aug 25 | Agra | Bharatpur | Udai Vilas Palace / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 18 | 01. Sep 25 | Bharatpur | Kalakho | Umaid Palace / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 19 | 02. Sep 25 | Kalakho | Jaipur | Suryaa Villa / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 20 | 03. Sep 25 | Jaipur | Jaipur | Suryaa Villa / Similar | B | Free day (Optional Sightseeing) |
| Day 21 | 04. Sep 25 | Jaipur | Pushkar | Pushkar Fort Jagat Palace / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 22 | 05. Sep 25 | Pushkar | Khejarla | Fort Khejarla / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 23 | 06. Sep 25 | Khejarla | Jodhpur | Ratan Vilas / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 24 | 07. Sep 25 | Jodhpur | Ranakpur | Ranakpur Safari Reosrt / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 25 | 08. Sep 25 | Ranakpur | Kumbal Garh | Kumbal Garh Forest Retreat / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 26 | 09. Sep 25 | Kumbal Garh | Udaipur | Udaikothi / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 27 | 10. Sep 25 | Udaipur | Udaipur | Udaikothi / Similar | B | Free day (Optional Sightseeing) |
| Day 28 | 11. Sep 25 | Udaipur | Ratanpur | Rawla Ratanpur / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 29 | 12. Sep 25 | Ratanpur | Modasa | Midas touch Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 30 | 13. Sep 25 | Modasa | Balasinor | Garden Palace Heritage Homestay / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 31 | 14. Sep 25 | Balasinor | Khakharuya | Bhanu Fern Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 32 | 15. Sep 25 | Khakharuya | Kevadia | The Fern Sardar Sarovar Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 33 | 16. Sep 25 | Kevadia | Ankleshwar | VITS Shalimar / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 34 | 17. Sep 25 | Ankleshwar | Daman | The Golden Beach Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 35 | 18. Sep 25 | Daman | Mumbai | Gordon House / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 36 | 19. Sep 25 | Mumbai | Mumbai | Gordon House / Similar | B | Free day (Optional Sightseeing) |
| Day 37 | 20. Sep 25 | Mumbai | Murud Janjeera | Gold Swan Beach Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 38 | 21. Sep 25 | Murud Janjeera | Harihareshwar | Tranquil Beach Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 39 | 22. Sep 25 | Harihareshwar | Kurde Beach Dapoli | Lotus Eco Beach Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 40 | 23. Sep 25 | Kurde Beach Dapoli | Ganpatipule | Blue Ocean resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 41 | 24. Sep 25 | Ganpatipule | Ambolgad Beach | Samindar Beach House / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 42 | 25. Sep 25 | Ambolgad Beach | Devbag / Malvan | The Windmill Resorts / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 43 | 26. Sep 25 | Devbag / Malvan | Goa Candolim | Casa Anjuna / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 44 | 27. Sep 25 | Goa Candolim | Goa Candolim | Casa Anjuna / Similar | B | Free day (Optional Sightseeing) |
| Day 45 | 28. Sep 25 | Goa Candolim | South Goa Agonda | Marron Sea View Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 46 | 29. Sep 25 | South Goa Agonda | Gokarna | Namaste Cafe / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 47 | 30. Sep 25 | Gokarna | Kundapura | Blue Waters / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 48 | 01. Okt 25 | Kundapura | Mangalapuram | Golf Finch / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 49 | 02. Okt 25 | Mangalapuram | Neeeshwar | Malabar Ocean Front Resort | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 50 | 03. Okt 25 | Neeeshwar | Thalasserry | Chera Rocks / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 51 | 04. Okt 25 | Thalasserry | Thalasserry | Chera Rocks / Similar | B | Free day (Optional Sightseeing) |
| Day 52 | 05. Okt 25 | Thalasserry | Calicut | Taj Gateway / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 53 | 06. Okt 25 | Calicut | Thrissur | Blue Serene / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 54 | 07. Okt 25 | Thrissur | Cherai | Sea Lagoon / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 55 | 08. Okt 25 | Cherai | Fort Cochin | Dutch Bungalow / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 56 | 09. Okt 25 | Fort Cochin | Alleppey | Houseboat / Hotel | B L D | Cycling and Day Cruise |
| Day 57 | 10. Okt 25 | Alleppey | Varkala | Krishnatheeram / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 58 | 11. Okt 25 | Varkala | Kovalam | Uday Samudra Beach Resort / Similar | B L D | Cycling (60 t0 70 Kms) |
| Day 59 | 12. Okt 25 | Kovalam | Kovalam | Uday Samudra Beach Resort / Similar | B D | Cycle packing and Celebration Dinner |
| Day 60 | 13. Okt 25 | Kovalam | Trivandrum Airport | Departure |
TOUR OVERVIEW
- Activity – Cycling Challenge
- Destination – India (Leh to Kovalam/Kanyakumari)
- Total Cycling Distance – 5000 Kilometers approx.
- Duration – 60 Days
- Terrain – Varied, from Mountain to Hilly & Flat coastal
- Climate – Tropical
- Comfort Level – 4/5
- Activity Level – 4/5
- Fly in – to Delhi & Leh Airport
- Fly out – of Trivandrum International Airport
- Group Size – min 24 riders
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Witness and experience Incredible India all across
- Prime destinations, innate attractions and offbeat experiences
- Vibrant heritage, culture, people and cuisines
- Cycling through the Magical Himalayas
- Tuk Tuk Experience at Chandni Chowk Market Delhi
- Visit the Symbol of Love – Taj Mahal
- Jeep Safari at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
- Witness the forts and palaces of Royal Rajasthan
- Cycling along the enchanting Konkan Sea Coast
- Cycling through the biodiversity hotspot of Western Ghats
- Houseboat Cruise at the Backwaters of Alleppey
- Select comfy and serene accommodation in varied properties
- And much more that we can mention in the trip highlights…
Services
- Experienced & First aid trained Tour leaders and guides
- Service of expert Bike Mechanic
- Accommodation in twin room as per itinerary
- Most meals as per itinerary
- Grub: Refreshments & water in plenty
- All transport including support vehicle, taxis and coaches
- All activities as per itinerary (Cycling, Day tours, Taj Mahal visit, Tiger Safari & Houseboat)
- Interstate Permit, Toll & Parking Charges
- Government Taxes
Travel insuranceFlightsVisa and entry clearing feesLiquors, beers and bottled beveragesGratitude to Guide and DriverAny shopping, Personal expenses, Laundry etcEntrance fees to visit monuments, museum, forest etc (to be paid directly by the guest)Modern cycles (Cannondale Trail 6 / equivalent) are available on hire for a supplementary cost of USD 500/- for the entire tour.Essential bike spares & accessories are also available on supplementary cost (only the actual cost of the item will be charged)
Highlights
Prices and Dates
15th August – 14th September 2024
9000 USD per Person
Private Tour is possible. Please inquire.
Please note:
- Accommodation will be provided in mentioned hotels or of the same category based on availability.
- Any additional expenses due to local strike, flight cancellation or any unforeseen circumstances will be in addition to the given cost.
- It is highly recommended to arrive a couple of days earlier from start date of the tour for general acclimatization at the high-altitude Himalayan town of Leh.
- During the tour, considering safety of our guests, we will be arranging transfers to respective hotel before you enter busy cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai etc and also for some sections of reserve forest / restricted area where cycling is not allowed.
Tour Info
Requirements
This is a bike challenge over 61 days, with only a few rest days in between. Also it is possible to change in the back up car all the time, this tour is meant for serious and regular cyclists who love the challenge and looking forward to an adventure. If possible, we recommend to arrive 1-2 days earlier in Leh, for an appropriate acclimatisation.
Stay
We stay in beautiful luxury accommodation (double7twin-sharing room). Only from Leh to Manali we will have tent accommodation (toilet tents, dining tents)
Arrival
Arrival: Leh
Departure: Trivandrum
More Information
Complete Tour itinerary here available for download:
