Coastal Odyssey Motorcycle Tour

Route: Mumbai - Mahabaleshwar - Ratnagiri - Goa - Sringeri - Sarvanabelagola - Coorg - Cochin - Kanya Kumari - Rameshwaram - Thanjavur - Pondicherry - Chennai (Madras) ; Grade: Moderate; Best Season: Nov - Feb; Distance: Appx. 2500 Kms ; Cost: € 1400.00 (Euro) Per Biker / 10% less for Pillion rider

The waves of the sea drenching you as you control the handle bar of your motorbike. A Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour in the Shimoga forest - an escape to South India sandwiched between two gigantic oceans, sleeping on the beach with the smell of the fish luring us for a beer & beach holiday. The Sun and Sand and Sea to escape the harsh winter of most of Europe and North America - that is what our Coastal Odyssey Motorcycle Tour is all about - a mild adventure holiday enjoying sunbathing and motorcycle rides!

Picture Gallery for the South India And Kerala Motorbike Tours

Day 1: Arrive in Mumbai by early morning flight. Take connecting flight to Pune and transfer to Air-conditioned coach / car for Mahabaleshwar. Afternoon sightseeing of the Local town while seasoning on the bikes.

Day 2: Mahabaleshwar - Ratnagiri - 186 Kms - From Mahabaleshwar ride on the Goa axis all along the Western Ghats till Karwar. The drive itself is phenomenally beautiful - palms flanking the borders, crystal clear rivers, farmlands and the never ending cool fresh breeze. O/Nt Hotel in Ratnagiri.

Day 3: Ratnagiri - Goa - 254 Kms - Goa was a former Portuguese Colony and has always been a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. It has a character all its own, and the Portuguese influence is still quite evident in the lifestyle, cuisine and religion of the people here. O/Nt Hotel.

Day 4: At leisure in Goa. Enjoy the day visiting the various Goan beaches which are ever so popular with tourists. Some beaches will be more crowded than others and it is up to the group members where they want to chill-out!

Day 5: Goa - Sringeri - 320 Kms - Ride to Karwar, a small town on he edge of the western Ghats and the sea. The drive goes up from here into the Ghats as you ride along paved roads and numerous hairpin bends. O/Nt Hotel.

Day 6: Sringeri - Sarvanabelagola - 223 Kms - 120 kms, from Sringeri comes Belur. Ride on to Sarvanbelagola to see the 57 foot tall stone cut figure of Sri Gomateswara. It is a quiet town where will halt for overnight stay.

Day 7: Sarvanabelagola - Coorg - 220 Kms - Ride to Mysore, once the capital of a princely state. After sight seeing of this beautiful area proceed ahead to Coorg, famous for its coffee, rice and pepper.

Day 8: Coorg - Cochin - 250 Kms - The ride ahead today shall give us the best insight into Kerala - the ever green vegetation, coconut & grape farms and passing through the silent valleys shall all make a full day of riding.

Day 09: Cochin - Kanyakumari - 330 Kms - Another Day on the Highway. The famous Kerala backwaters scenery shall add on excitement on the day's ride as also the ride along the vast coastline.

Day 10: Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram - 314 Kms - Ride to Rameswaram passing through some outskirts towns of Tamil Nadu and crossing the Bridge. O/Nt Rameswaram.

Day 11: Rameshwaram - Thanjavur - 264 Kms - Its the day to ride on the east coast road almost adjoining the coast line at a leisurely speed! The road conditions will also not always be the best with many potholes where the rain gods have been over generous!

Day 12: Thanjavur - Pondicherry - 196 Kms. - Today's ride will be the river basin ride & through Paddy fields. It will be a good day to test the skills of the riders. At few places the flooded field do remind us of the Kerala backwaters. O/Nt Hotel.

Day 13: Pondicherry - Chennai - 165 Kms. - Early morning ride to Chennai. The ride is on highway coming to a city, thus there can be slight heavy traffic on the roads, though the ride is enjoyable. Spend the evening relaxing on the beach in Chennai. O/Nt Hotel.

Day 14: Chennai - Home - Visit the Enfield Factory in the morning and then say good bye to your bikes and transfer to airport for onward flight.

Cost: € 1400.00 (Euro) Per Biker.
10% less for Pillion rider - Pillion Riders will only be able to join if they are traveling with a biker. If you are interested in being a Pillion rider on a tour and are traveling alone there will be an extra charge of € 50.00 per day.

Cost Includes:
-Services of Road Captain
-500 CC Enfield Motorcycle - Class " A " Shape
-Mechanical Back up - Mechanic and Spare Parts
-Fuel for the Motorcycles / Bikes of the Guest
-Medical and First Aid Kit
-Two places Sight seeing average each Destination
-Mineral Water & Two Cold drinks daily for route (Average)
-Jeep Permit and Taxes and Toll Taxes and Excise
-Accommodation in Guest House / 2 Star accommodation on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis

Cost Excludes:
-International Air ticket to India.
-Insurance Cover including baggage loss / flight delay & cancellation medical insurance theft insurance.
-Medical Expenses in case of any contingency (though every support will be catered to save the life.)
-Accident to the Bike if any cost incurred, though minor accidents are covered & ignored. -Sightseeing and camera Fees at any monuments
-Any Personal Expenses like Telephone bills / Hard Drinks / Tips /Laundry/Cigarettes.
-Services of the Escort or Bike Rider
-Any damage occurring to motorcycles / bikes - above 500 € & shall be payable on actual basis of repair.
-Lunch and Dinner en route the safari.
-Costs involved in visits to any wild life parks or monuments
-Any costs of Ayurvedic massages or treatments at any of the resorts.