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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
OUTLINE ITINERARY | |||||
Day | Location | Hotels | Meal Plan | Itinerary / Activity | Cycling Distance (Kms) |
Day 1 | Leh | The Grand Dragon | D | Arrive and Briefing | |
Day 2 | Leh | The Grand Dragon | B L D | Cycle fixing and day out | |
Day 3 | Lato | Camping | B L D | Cycling | 72 |
Day 4 | Debring | Camping | B L D | Cycling | 69 |
Day 5 | Whisky Nallah | Camping | B L D | Cycling | 75 |
Day 6 | Sarchu | Camping | B L D | Cycling | 100 |
Day 7 | Jispa | Camping | B L D | Cycling | 79 |
Day 8 | Manali | Manuallaya | B L D | Cycling | 100 |
Day 9 | Manali | Manuallaya | B | Free day (optional Sightseeing) | |
Day 10 | Mandi | Visco Resorts or Rajmahal Palace | B L D | Cycling | 110 |
Day 11 | Arki | Baghal Valley Resort | B L D | Cycling | 108 |
Day 12 | Shimla | Snow Valley Resorts | B L D | Cycling | 40 |
Day 13 | Chandigarh | Velvet Clarks Exotica | B L D | Cycling | 115 |
Day 14 | Karnal | The Vivaan | B L D | Cycling | 113 |
Day 15 | Delhi | Radisson Blu or ITC Maurya | B L D | Cycling | 155 |
Day 16 | Delhi | Radisson Blu or ITC Maurya | B | Free day (optional Sightseeing) | |
Day 17 | Mathura | The Radha Ashok or Brijwasi Centrum | B L D | Cycling | 140 |
Day 18 | Agra | Clarks Shiraz or Taj Agra | B L D | Cycling | 60 |
Day 19 | Bharatpur | Udai Vilas Palace | B L D | Cycling | 55 |
Day 20 | Karauli | Bhanwar Vilas Palace | B L D | Cycling | 125 |
Day 21 | Ranthambore | Tiger Den | B L D | Cycling | 100 |
Day 22 | Talabgaon | Talabgaon Castle | B L D | Cycling | 82 |
Day 23 | Jaipur | Suryaa Villa | B L D | Cycling | 90 |
Day 24 | Jaipur | Suryaa Villa | B | Free day (optional Sightseeing) | |
Day 25 | Pushkar | Pushkar Fort Jagat Palace | B L D | Cycling | 150 |
Day 26 | Khejarla | Fort Khejarla | B L D | Cycling | 120 |
Day 27 | Jodhpur | Ratan Vilas | B L D | Cycling | 90 |
Day 28 | Dhamli | Fort Dhamli | B L D | Cycling | 110 |
Day 29 | Kumbal Garh | Kumbal Garh Forest Retreat | B L D | Cycling | 90 |
Day 30 | Udaipur | Udaikothi | B L D | Cycling | 95 |
Day 31 | Udaipur | Udaikothi | B | Free day (optional Sightseeing) | |
Day 32 | Modasa | Midas touch Resort | B L D | Cycling | 160 |
Day 33 | Nadiad | Hotel Cypress | B L D | Cycling | 110 |
Day 34 | Bharuch | Regenta Central Harimangla | B L D | Cycling | 145 |
Day 35 | Valsad | Janki Resort | B L D | Cycling | 145 |
Day 36 | Mumbai | Taj or Trident | B L D | Cycling & Transfer | 125 |
Day 37 | Mumbai | Taj or Trident | B | Free day (optional Sightseeing) | |
Day 38 | Murud Janjeera | Gold Swan Beach Resort | B L D | Cycling | 75 |
Day 39 | Harihareshwar | Tranquil Beach Resort | B L D | Cycling | 60 |
Day 40 | Kurde Beach Dapoli | Lotus Eco Beach Resort | B L D | Cycling | 105 |
Day 41 | Ganpatipule | Blue Ocean resort | B L D | Cycling | 100 |
Day 42 | Ganpatipule | Blue Ocean resort | B | Free Day | |
Day 43 | Ambolgad Beach | Samindar Beach House | B L D | Cycling | 83 |
Day 44 | Malvan | The Windmill Resorts | B L D | Cycling | 110 |
Day 45 | Goa Anjuna | Casa Anjuna | B L D | Cycling | 102 |
Day 46 | Goa Anjuna | Casa Anjuna | B | Free day (optional Sightseeing) | |
Day 47 | South Goa Agonda | Agonda Paradise | B L D | Cycling | 84 |
Day 48 | Gokarna | Sanskruti Resort | B L D | Cycling | 100 |
Day 49 | Kundapura | Blue Waters | B L D | Cycling | 106 |
Day 50 | Mangalapuram | Golf Finch | B L D | Cycling | 90 |
Day 51 | Neeeshwar | Kanan Beach Resort | B L D | Cycling | 117 |
Day 52 | Neleshwar | Kanan Beach Resort | B | Free Day & Sightseeing | |
Day 53 | Thalasserry | Pearl View Regency | B L D | Cycling | 125 |
Day 54 | Calicut | Taj | B L D | Cycling | 140 |
Day 55 | Nattika | Nattika Beach | B L D | Cycling | 125 |
Day 56 | Fort Cochin | Dutch Bungalow | B L D | Cycling | 130 |
Day 57 | Alleppey | Citrus | B L D | Cycling and Day Cruise | 60 |
Day 58 | Varkala | Deshadan Cliff Beach Resort | B L D | Cycling | 110 |
Day 59 | Kovalam | Uday Samudra Beach Resort | B L D | Cycling | 54 |
Day 60 | Kovalam | Uday Samudra Beach Resort | B D | Cycle packing and Celebration Dinner | |
Day 61 | Depart | B |
TOUR OVERVIEW
- Activity – Cycling Challenge
- Destination – India (Leh to Kovalam/Kanyakumari)
- Total Cycling Distance – 5000 Kilometers approx.
- Duration – 61 Days, 60 Nights
- 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: