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DAY 01 EUROPE TO BANGALORE
Arrive Bangalore from your home country by midnight. Garland welcome, assistance and transfer to hotel. O/n Hotel.
DAY 02 BANGALORE TO MYSORE
Morning after a leisurely breakfast, we will check our Enfield Bullet and after a short brief of the tour, we start our ride to Mysore (about 165 kms) through the interior roads of Karnataka passing small villages along the way. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Evening we make a short ride to Chamundi Hills towering over the city, these hills are 13 kms away from Mysore. Halfway – up is the Nandi Bull, a 4.8 m monolith. Right on the top is the 2000- year old Chamundeswari Temple, dedicated to the patron goddess of the royal family. O/n Hotel.
DAY 03 MSYORE TO OOTY
Morning after breakfast we start our interesting ride to the Queen of Niligiri Hills – Ooty (about 140 kms). The first stretch of our ride will be through typical Karnataka villages dotted with paddy fields and other cereals on both sides of the roads. After finishing Gundulpet, we enter to the Wildlife premises of Bandipur & Mudumalai where you can stop for a while in search of spotted deers, monkeys and peacocks. Rest of our ride is thrilling through the Nilgiri hills offering you enchanting views. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon we ride to second highest peak in the blue Mountains at 8,606 ft – Dodda Betta, or Big Mountain – a mere 10 km from Ooty. Dodda Betta commands the juncture of the Western and Eastern Ghats, offering unmatched vistas of the Nilgiris. Back to Ooty for overnight. O/n Hotel.
DAY 04 OOTY TO MUNNAR
After an early breakfast we ride down to the plains of Tamil Nadu and proceed our ride to the sprawling tea plantations of Munnar, which covers about 290 kms all together. From Ooty we ride descend to the Mettupalayam and on to the busy bustling business city of Coimbatore. From here we approach interior roads covering small villages, fields of various cereals, palm trees and on to the Chinnar wildlife Sanctuary. The ride through this sanctuary is quite interesting because of the picturesque location of this area, which has one-side ghats and the other side dry deciduous bushes. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for overnight. O/n Hotel.
DAY 05 MUNNAR TO THEKKADY
Morning after breakfast we ride towards Thekkady (about 110 kms) through the Cardamom hills of Idukki district where we will experience some sharp curves, ascends and descends. Enroute visit the viewpoint at Chellarkovil. Upon arrival, check into the hotel.
Thekkady is famous for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, the place for watching the animals in the natural habitat. The forest here slopes into the manmade lake at the bottom of the hill. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar deer and even tigers can be spotted here.
Evening at 16.00hrs boat ride at Periyar Sanctuary to watch the rich flora & fauna. O/n Hotel.
DAY 06 THEKKADY TO COCHIN
After breakfast we start our ride to Cochin (about 250 kms) through the Ghat roads covering plantations of coffee, cardamom, tea and pepper. Middle of the journey we stops at Idukki Arch Dam – World’s second and Asia’s first arch dam. It is indeed a masterpiece of architectural talent displayed by the Canadians who had taken up this marathon task of constructing and commissioning this massive dam. Stop for lunch and proceed to Cochin. On the way down to plains we can have a scenic view of Thodupuzha and nearby villages. Upon arrival in Cochin, check into the hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 07 COCHIN
Famed for its natural harbour, one of the finest in the world, Cochin has earned the sobriquet “Queen of the Arabian Sea”. Here you can see the oldest churches in India, the ancient temples, churches and synagogues in this district are of a special interest to the archaeologists and historians.
Morning after breakfast make a short ride to visit Mattancherry ‘Dutch’ Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church – the oldest church constructed by the Europeans and also visit Chinese Fishing Nets – introduced by traders from the court of Kublikhan. Evening sunset cruise at the harbour area using motor boar. Rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 08 COCHIN TO ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM
Morning after breakfast drive to Kovalam (about 225kms) via Alleppey. Today most of our ride will be through the National Highway and partially through the interior roads of Kerala. Upon arrival, check into the hotel in Kovalam. Rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 09 KOVALAM TO KANYAKUMARI TO KOVALAM
Morning after breakfast excursion to Kanyakumari (about 90 kms), enroute visit the Padmanabha-puram Palace, set in an area of six acres and with a rich museum in its compound. The museum houses epigraphic records and stone sculptures and contains 17th and 18th century murals. Proceed to Kanyakumari is India’s ‘land’s end’, the southernmost tip of the mainland. It is at the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. On an offshore rock, in memory of Swamy Vivekananda, the Indian philosopher who had meditated contemplate here, stands Vivekananda Rock Memorial. After visiting Vivekanada Rock, drive back to Kovalam for overnight. O/n Hotel.
DAY 10 KOVALAM
The day to relax on the beach or experience some Ayurvedic massages.
DAY 11 TRIVANDRUM TO EUROPE
Early morning transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your onward destination.
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About your Motor Bike :-
Engine 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air-cooled
Displacement 346cc
Bore X Stroke 70mm x 90mm
Max. Power 18bhp @ 5625rpm
Max. Torque 2.74kgm @ 2875rpm
Transmission 4 speed
Ignition CB Point
Carburetor Mikuni VM 24
Dimensions
Length 2120mm, Width 750mm, Wheelbase 1370mm,
Ground Clearance140mm
Tyres
Front 3.25" X 19" Rear 3.25" X 19"
Electricals
System 12v Head Lamp 50w/40w
Braking System
Front Drum 7" dia. Twin lead
Rear Drum 6" dia.
Max. Speed 100km/hour
Ensure you read the information mentioned below: -
Motorcycling in the Indian subcontinent is surely one of the best ways to experience the region's rich cultures, people, and unequalled scenery. At the same time, motorcycling has its dangers. Itineraries and accommodation may be changed due to local conditions.
Age restrictions 18-65, but please check with us if you are over 65, we can be flexible.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST
(No riding equipment is available in India)
Helmet
Riding gear/protection: Leathers/Kevlar/Goretex
Foul weather suit
Riding boots, gloves (winter/summer), kidney belt, goggles, sunglasses
Warm hat/sun hat
Warm shirt/summer shirts
Jeans/trousers/shorts
Long underwear
Warm/light socks
Track shoes/sandals
Towel
Water bottle (I litre)
Torch/flashlight/extra batteries
Rucksack/day pack
Personal medical kit/medicines/toiletries/sun block/UV protection
Traverse
India should not be responsible for any miss hap, accident, or expenses incurred due to accidents, natural hazards, weather etc.
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