| Day 1 | |
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| From / to Subheading | Arrive Cochin |
| Duration | 45 KMS/1 Hour 30 Mints |
| Accommodation city | Dutch Bunglow https://www.abadhotels.com/fort-kochi-hotel-dutch-bungalow |
| Meals included | NA |
| Description | Our services begin here. You are greeted at the airport by Lotus Travel Facilitator and driven to your hotel in Fort Cochin where you are assisted with your check-in. The next day's plans are briefly reviewed and you are presented with your welcome package includes your travel documents. Enjoy free time to recover from the jet lag. Overnight in Hotel. |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Cochin – Thattekkad |
| Duration | (80 Kms / 2 Hrs 30 Mints) |
| Accommodation city | Kalypso adventure Camp Thattekkad https://www.kalypsoadventures.com |
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Description | After breakfast, you will be introduced to your Royal Enfield 350cc Motorcycle and the road Captain who makes you aware of all the rules of driving in India with all the gearing system of Royal Enfield bike & how to handle Royal Enfield 350cc Motorcycle in your Motorcycle tour to South India. Later start ride to Thattekkad. Evening you are at leisure to experience surrounding places. Thettekkad Bird Sanctuary Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary with barely 25 square kilometers, which is the first bird sanctuary of Kerala, is also one of the most popular ones in the country. Thanks to the world-renowned ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali, the legendary ‘Bird man of India’, who during his Travancore - Cochin ornithological survey found to his pleasant surprise this patch of evergreen lowland forest on the banks of Periyar. Today the sanctuary is known after his name, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Constituted during 1983, Dr. Salim Ali, the world famous ornithologist, is directly responsible for the wonders on display at the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. His famous survey of Travancore in the 1930s led to the formation of this modern day paradise for avian life. He noted that the area was rich in bird diversity and ought to be turned into a sanctuary to conserve the same. The over 300 species that reside in these tropical and deciduous forests are testament to his great vision. |
| Day 3 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Thattekkad – Athirapilly |
| Duration | (110 Kms / 3 Hours) |
| Accommodation city | Casa Rio Athirapilly https://www.casarioresorts.com/ |
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Description | Morning check out from your resort and drive to Athirapilly. Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls! The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala, the Athirapally waterfall, a major tourist attraction. This patch in Sholayar ranges so beautifully intertwined with lush green forest cover and sizzling silver cascades and located central to Cochin and River Nila (Bharathapuzha), is a treat for the eyes during the monsoon. Swollen Chalakudy River, Charpa, Vazhachal and Athirapally are ideal places where the monsoon is to be enjoyed. Upon arrival check into your resort and relax. |
| Day 4 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Athirappilly –Pollachi via Valpara |
| Duration | (160 Kms / 6 Hours) |
| Accommodation city | Coco Lagoon Resort Pollachi https://www.greatmountresort.com/ |
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Description | After breakfast, start leisurely ride to Pollachi. Pollachi was known as Pozhil Vaitchi in Tamil which means "gifted with beauty" and later became Pollachi. Its location near the Western Ghats not only provides for an extremely pleasant weather throughout the year but also charming scenic beauty. Today we will ride Royal Enfield Motorcycle through the hills & Idamalayar reserve forest, through the tea & coffee estates of Valparai & exciting winding down hair-pin bends to reach Pollachi. On arrival check in resort & relax. |
| Day 5 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Pollachi –Kodaikanal |
| Duration | (145 Kms / 6 Hours) |
| Accommodation city | JC Residency Kodaikanal http://www.jcresidency.com/ |
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Description | After breakfast check out from your resort and ride to Kodaikanal. Enroute enjoy the visit of Palani Murugan (Kartikeya) temple. The temple at Palani is an ancient one, situated at an elevation of 1500 feet above sea level. After the visit enjoy a traditional Tamil lunch at local restaurant. Later ride continue toward Kodaikanal. From there, a spectacular ride up another set of winding hair-pin bends through the Palani hills the ride will bring to an altitude of 2133 M. Kodaikanal is a hill town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s set in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills. At 2,000 meters above sea level, the town centers around man-made, star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, bordered by evergreen forest. Rowing boats can be hired, and hikers and cyclists follow the 5k Lake Road path around the shore. On arrival in Kodaikanal & check into the hotel & relax. |
| Day 6 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Day free Kodaikanal |
| Duration | |
| Accommodation city | JC Residency Kodaikanal http://www.jcresidency.com/ |
| Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Description | After leisure breakfast at hotel, enjoy sightseeing of Kodaikanal. You will explore Kodai Lake, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Coaker’s Walk, Waterfalls & Dolphin Nose. Later return back to hotel & relax. |
| Day 7 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Kodaikanal –Munnar |
| Duration | (170 Kms / 4-5 Hours) |
| Accommodation city | Nature Zone Resort http://naturezoneresortmunnar.com/ |
| Meals included | Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner |
| Description | After breakfast, check out from hotel & start ride to Munnar through very scenic route. First we cruise down through a different zig-zag mountainous road. After that ride across the plains for about an hour, before climbing again through 17 hairpin bends and the start of a road of never-ending tea plantations. After stopping for tea on the edge of the Tata tea estate, the world's largest, with a splendid view over Devikulam Lake we carry on to the enchanting hill station of Munnar, and our hotel. |
| Day 8 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Day at Munnar |
| Duration | |
| Accommodation city | Nature Zone Resort http://naturezoneresortmunnar.com/ |
| Meals included | Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner |
| Description | After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing tour in & around Munnar. A chance to explore the delights of Munnar and the surrounding area. We can go in search of the Nilgiri Tahr, a rare mountain goat, in the cool of the morning. Later visit Mattupetty, which is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss livestock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Later visit Pothamedu, which offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar & Tea Museum. Overnight stay in Munnar. |
| Day 9 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Munnar – Thekkady |
| Duration | (120 Kms/4 Hrs) |
| Accommodation city | Treetop Thekkady http://hoteltreetop.com/ |
| Meals included | Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner |
| Description | After breakfast start ride through some truly spectacular scenery. We pass through the backwaters and rice paddies before starting the ascent through the rubber and tea plantations of the Cardamom Hills and Southern Ghats, well-surfaced roads until we reach the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. There is an abundance of wildlife, from flora, birds and insects up to bears, leopards, elephants and even tigers, although they keep themselves well hidden usually. On arrival check in hotel & relax. Later sit on elephant back & enjoy shower with him & also take a walk in the market & do some spice shopping and enjoy the atmosphere. O/n in Hotel. |
| Day 10 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Thekkady- Varkala |
| Duration | (190 Kms/6 Hrs) |
| Accommodation city | Hindustan Beach retreat Varkala http://www.hindustanbeachretreat.in/ |
| Meals included | NA |
| Description | After breakfast, get ready for Motorcycle ride to Varkala. First half enjoy riding motorcycle in hills & then ride in plain to reach Varkala. Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach. The word Papanasam means wash away sins. It is believed that a dip in the waters of Papanasham Beach washes away all the sins in one's life. On arrival check in Beach resort & relax. Later enjoy leisure walk along beach & enjoy the Sunset. Overnight in Varkala. |
| Day 11 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Varkala –Kumarakom |
| Duration | (160 Kms/6 Hrs) |
| Accommodation city | Lake song Kumarakom www.eastend.in/Lakesong |
| Meals included | NA |
| Description | After breakfast checkout from your hotel and ride to Kumarakom backwaters. On arrival check in to your waterfront resort. Afternoon you re at leisure to explore the activities at your resort. |
| Day 12 | |
|---|---|
| From / to Subheading | Kumarakom – Cochin |
| Duration | (60 Kms/2 Hrs) |
| Accommodation city | Dutch Bunglow https://www.abadhotels.com/fort-kochi-hotel-dutch-bungalow |
| Meals included | NA |
| Description | Today is the last day of Motorcycle tour to South India. After breakfast, start your last day ride back to Cochin through scenic fisher man village & also enjoy motorbike ride along the sea. On arrival in Cochin, get bid from your crew members & check-in Hotel. After lunch, enjoy the Guided tour of Fort Kochi including the Dutch Palace-built by the Portuguese in 1557 and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. The murals are perhaps the best in India. Jewish Synagogue - built in 1568 and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth are at Mattancherry. St. Francis Church - built in 1510 and the oldest European church in India, Chinese Fishing Nets- introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin. Evening, witness the Kathakali dance performance, performed by various artists. Kathakali is a traditional dance form, depicting Indian epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata). The dancers are dressed in very colorful and elaborate costumes. Their faces are painted to depict various characters of these epics. This dance has a lot of facial expressions and brisk, yet articulate body movements. |
| Day 13 | |
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| From / to Subheading | Cochin Departure |
| Duration | 45 KMS/1 Hour 30 Mints |
| Accommodation city | NA |
| Meals included | NA |
| Description | After leisure breakfast at hotel, we take you to Cochin Airport by Air-conditioned car as per your flight schedule to board your flight for Home. |
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| Cancellation policy | If any specific to the itinerary (by default Lotus cancellation policy will be applied/displayed) |
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