Beach & Backwater

You will be picked at the Cochin International Airport and transferred to our hotel at Fort Cochin.After fitting out our bikes, we can spend our time exploring this heritage town of ancient churches, synagogue, museum and Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, we will witness a performance of classical dances of Kerala including Kathakali, Mohiniyattom and Kalari payattu. Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After an early breakfast, we will commence our cycling for the day. Leaving the busy roads of Fort Cochin,we will hit the beach road that will take us to our destination for the day, a beautiful beach villa. Today’s ride will take us along the fishing villages and coconut plantations on one side and the sea on the other. We will reach in time for lunch at the villa. Wind down by spending the afternoon on the beach. Cycling Distance: 50 Kms Meal Plan: All Meals

After a relaxed breakfast, we head to Alleppey, known for its serene backwaters. The route passes through country roads and small villages where we will see coconut husk being processed and made into coir ropes and mats. We hit the backwaters and cycle along the waters till a jetty where we will embark a wooden canoe to be taken to a backwater homestay. After the evening tea, take a walk through the paddy fields and meet the local people or take a ride to the nearby village market. Cycling Distance: 25 Kms Meal Plan: All Meals

We leave the backwater villa and cycle along the paddy fields and coconut groves till we reach the famous Thanneermukkam Bundu. After a short break we head to Kumarakom.Spend the rest of the day paddling through the village canals on a country boat or visiting the spice plantations. Cycling Distance: 50 Kms Meal Plan: All Meals

End of tour. Depart. Drop off at the airport.