Itinerary
- Day 1
Mysore
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner at a nearby restaurant)
Included Activities
- Short post-lunch walk around Mysore markets
- Bicycle briefing and fitting
- Welcome group meeting
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Mysore
- Day 2
Srirangapatnam - Mysore
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Thali (southern Indian meal of rice and multiple small curries on a plate) or masala dosa (thin pancake made with fermented rice and lentil batter))
Included Activities
- Cycling to Srirangapatna ruins
- Visit to Tipu Sultan's Mosque
- Visit to Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Guided tour of Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace)
Landmarks Srirangapatna ruins Tipu Sultan's Mosque Ranganathaswamy Temple Mysore Palace (Amba Vilas Palace) 
- Day 3
Mysore - Chamarajanagar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in a village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling to Chamundi Hill to view Nandi rock carving
- Cycling along backroads to Chamarajanagar
- Picnic lunch in a village
Landmarks Chamundi Hill - Day 4
Chamarajanagar - Bandipur National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling along backroads to Bandipur National Park
- 4x4 safari in Bandipur National Park
Landmarks Bandipur National Park 
- Day 5
Bandipur National Park - Ooty
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling ascent to Ooty (optional) or transfer via support vehicle (alternative)
Optional Activities
- Cycling ascent from Kalhatty to Ooty (4,104ft/1,251m elevation gain)
- Visit to Botanical Gardens
- Visit to Rose Gardens
- Shopping for locally grown tea, oils, and homemade chocolate
- Room upgrade available
Landmarks Botanical Gardens Rose Gardens 
- Day 6
Ooty - Guruvayoor
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At a typical Keralan roadside restaurant)
Included Activities
- Cycling across Nilgiri Hills
- Cycling descent through Western Ghats tea plantations
- Visit to Gadalur town with tea break
- Transfer to Guruvayoor
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll around Guruvayoor Temple
Landmarks Gadalur Shree Krishna Temple - Day 7
Guruvayoor - Cherai Beach
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cycling past Shree Krishna Temple
- Cycling past Palayur Church
- Cycling along country roads to Cherai Beach via Vypin Island
Optional Activities
- Swimming in the Indian Ocean
- Trying local seafood specialties like jhinga kachcia aam kari (green mango and prawns in coconut milk and spices)
- Room upgrade available
Landmarks Shree Krishna Temple Palayur Church Vypin Island Cherai Beach - Day 8
Cherai Beach - Fort Kochi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At one of the old harbour area restaurants)
Included Activities
- Cycling along coastal roads through fishing communities
- Cycling inland through residential areas
- Ferry transfer to Fort Kochi
Optional Activities
- Visit to Indo-Portuguese Museum (closed Mondays)
- Room upgrade available
Landmarks Fort Kochi 
- Day 9
Fort Kochi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit to St Francis Church
- Visit to Dutch Palace
- Visit to Paradesi Synagogue
- Shopping on Jew Street (heritage zone with antique and handicraft shops)
- Visit to fish market near Chinese fishing nets
- Local shopping and dining opportunities
- Room upgrade available
Landmarks St Francis Church Dutch Palace (Mattancherry) Paradesi Synagogue Jew Street Chinese fishing nets - Day 10
Fort Kochi - Muhamma
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling past Portuguese villas
- Cycling through fishing villages
- Tea break at Arthunkal with stone church viewing
- Cycling to Muhamma
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic massage and treatments at the resort
Landmarks Arthunkal Stone Church Muhamma 
- Day 11
Muhamma - Trikunnapuzha (Houseboat)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Keralan fare using local produce)
Included Activities
- Houseboat journey on backwater network to Trikunnapuzha
- Sunset sundowners gathering on deck
Optional Activities
- 13.5 mile (22km) bike ride to explore Muhamma village
Landmarks Muhamma backwaters Trikunnapuzha 
- Day 12
Houseboat (Disembark) - Varkala
- Meals
- Breakfast (On the houseboat as it moves from overnight mooring), Lunch (At a seaside guesthouse with fresh fish cooked in mild spice and served with poratta (Keralan bread))
Included Activities
- Houseboat breakfast and disembarkation
- Transfer to Quillon area
- Cycling to Varkala
Optional Activities
- Visit to Amrithanadamayi Ashram (Hugging Mama Ashram)
Landmarks Amrithanadamayi Ashram Varkala 
- Day 13
Varkala
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation and swimming
- Dining at beach shack restaurants with fresh seafood
- Trying tandoori dishes and other local cuisine
Landmarks Varkala Beach - Day 14
Varkala
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Group transfer to airport (early morning departure)
- Extend your stay in Varkala
