South India -"Coconut Safari" - Motorbike Tour

22 December 2003 - 04 January 2004

Route: Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Rameswaram - Madurai - Thekkadey - Kodaikanal - Ooty - Calicut - Guruayur - Cochin - Alleppey - Trivandrum ; Grade: Moderate ; Best Season: Nov - Feb ; Cost : € 1540.00 (Euro) Per Biker / 10% less for Pillion rider

Coconut Farms - Rubber Plantations - Coffee Beans - Nilgiri Hills - House Boats - Pristine White sand Beaches - kick start your Enfield Motorbike and its a ride along highways and inner roads of the villages, a climb onto the Nilgiri Hills and an enchanting experience as you ride your motorbike to various temples of South India, take a ride in houseboats in Kerala and enjoy the pure, unadulterated coconut water along the way. A motorbike tour for those looking for an insight into the cultural and natural heritage of south India allowing for relaxation, adventure and enjoyment.

A journey through the South of India, along the beautiful East and West coasts, glorious white sand beaches, hills and temples. Meet friendly people in the state of Kerala, take ride in the houseboats in the back waters and enjoy the wonderful fresh coconuts!

Picture Gallery for the South India And Kerala Motorbike Tours

Day 01: Trivandrum - arrive ex international flight and board the coach to drive to hotel near the beach. Day at leisure to refresh from jet lag. Option to enjoy ayurvedic massage.

Day 02: Chowara Beach - Kanyakumari - 90 Kms - Early morning visit to the beach. Then on the bikes and a day to get used to the traffic conditions on Indian roads as you visit the “land's end” of India at Kanya Kumari.

Day 03: Kanyakumari - Rameswaram - 315 Kms - Ride to Rameswaram in the south eastern axis, through some outskirts towns of Tamil Nadu. The bridge that bring us closer to this destination joins the two faces of sea and is one of the longest in asia of its type. O/Nt Rameswaram

Day 04: Rameswaram- Madurai - 155 Kms - Madurai is an ancient city built in the shape of a lotus. Visit the various ancient temples. Enjoy an evening tour of city and temples. Option to see the sound and light show and late night temple rituals.

Day 05: Madurai - Thekkaday - 160 Kms - A wonderful ride along the Nilgiri Hills to Thekkadey famous for the Periyar wild life Sanctuary. It is the natural habitat for a great variety of wild life. Option to visit the Spice Village and Coir factory.

Day 06: Thekkaday - Kodaikanal - 180 Kms - Its time spend a couple of days on the hill stations of Nilgiri hills. Elevated at a height of 6,932 ft (2133M), Kodaikanal is famous for its water falls.

Day 07: Kodaikanal - Ooty - 300 kms - A long ride today to Ooty popularly known as the queen of hill stations, located at a height of 2286 m and famous for its sprawling tea gardens.

Day 08: at leisure in Ooty - A Day for relaxation and bike maintainance.

Day 09: Ooty - Calicut - 280 kms - After a relaxed time in the hill retreats descend downhill to Calicut along the coast. The ride is through long shaded valleys initially till we hit the plains.

Day 10: Calicut - Guruayur - 108 Kms - Ride on to this small town along the coastline.

Day 11: Guruayur - Cochin - Alleppey - 130 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 coastline.

Day 12: At Leisure in Alleppey - Option to take a ride on the houseboat and Enjoy the beauty of the backwaters of Kerala by boat.

Day 13: Alleppey - Trivandrum - 190 kms - Enjoy the evening at the Beach.

Day 14: Early morning hours connecting flight home.

Cost : € 1540.00 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
-House Boat ride - costs payable on actual if the whole group or some members wish to take a cruise.
-Any costs of Ayurvedic massages or treatments at any of the resorts.