Cycling in the Western Ghats Tour

by 10Adventures
Region
Western Ghats
Duration
15 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

This guided cycling adventure tour will take you to exotic places as you journey over the Keralan landscape. Pedal your way past mountain vistas, lush forests, and wild waterfalls of India on an amazing journey through the Western Ghats. Explore tiny villages, trek through Periyar wildlife sanctuary, and discover the remote backwaters of Kerala aboard a houseboat as you experience India in a very special way. When you get tired of all that exploration, come relax on the beach at Marari and see just how much sun, sand, and surf you can take. Don’t miss out on this unique cycling experience! For broader trip-planning context, read our cycling in India guide, which covers Kerala, the Western Ghats, Rajasthan, Ladakh, seasons, terrain, and guided cycling options. This guided mountain bike tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. This tour can be customized for you, and prices depend on group size, room types, trip customizations, and date of travel. The departures are available starting daily from January 1 to April 30 and October 1 to December 31, 2026. The starting price for four people sharing two double or twin rooms is $3,475USD per person in standard accommodations, and $5,095USD in upgraded deluxe accommodations. Your mountain bike rental is included in the tour price.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Cochin and Drive to Thattekkad

Arrival in Cochin and Drive to Thattekkad

Day 2: Drive and Cycle from Thattekkad to Munnar

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Drive and Cycle from Thattekkad to Munnar

Day 3: Biking around Munnar Locales

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Biking around Munnar Locales

Day 4: Cycling from Munnar to Marayoor then Driving to Chinnar

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Cycling from Munnar to Marayoor then Driving to Chinnar

Day 5: Riding from Chinnar to Tirumoorthy Village

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Riding from Chinnar to Tirumoorthy Village

Day 6: Cycling from Chinnar to Palani then Drive to Madurai

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Cycling from Chinnar to Palani then Drive to Madurai

Day 7: Exploring Madurai

Exploring Madurai

Day 8: Drive and Cycle from Madurai to Periyar

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Drive and Cycle from Madurai to Periyar

Day 9: Discovering Periyar

Discovering Periyar

Day 10: Alleppey Houseboat Backwater Cruise

Alleppey Houseboat Backwater Cruise

Day 11: Pedal from Alleppey to Marari Beach

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Pedal from Alleppey to Marari Beach

Day 12: Experiencing Marari

Experiencing Marari

Day 13: Biking from Marari to Cochin

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Biking from Marari to Cochin

Day 14: Touring Cochin

Touring Cochin

Day 15: Departure from Cochin

Departure from Cochin

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Western Ghats

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.