Cycle Kerala

This 12-night small-group tour with Explore Worldwide cycles from the palm-lined beaches of Kovalam through fishing villages, spice routes and backwaters, finishing in the historic port of Kochi. The route includes easy rides along Kerala’s lagoons and more challenging ascents in the cardamom-scented hills around Thekkady.

The itinerary offers a mix of cycling and gentle exploration, with stops at places like the British-built Anjengo Fort and the centuries-old Janardhana Swamy Temple at Varkala. Days by the backwaters include time on narrow canals where coconut-laden boats ply their trade, while hill rides pass rubber and tea plantations with chances to meet local planters.

An overnight homestay near Erattupetta allows a closer look at rural life, and the final days are spent cycling through Kochi’s old town and historic districts marked by Chinese fishing nets and colonial architecture. The trip is steady-paced, with enough breaks to take in Kerala’s varied scenery without rushing.

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These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.