South India

SOUTHERN SPICE SEEKER

Tour Itinerary

Look no further if you are looking for a motorcycle adventure through twisty back country sampling excellent culinary options and a cruise through some of the most lush green and virgin regions that South India has to offer! We ride and experience parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in a laid back manner giving you enough time to rest and soak in this wonderful part of India. We visit epic national parks, ride up and down through the dense Nilgiris, enjoy fantastic hospitality throughout and of course some of the best coffee in the world! Experience local culture and the natural beauty of Kerala on this premium tour that is surely going to refresh and re-energize you!

Kerala is one of the few places in India which has a very relaxed pace of life which is evident while touring on a motorcycle. Our premium South India tour promises lush green surroundings and beautiful tea estates and dense jungle roads.The coastline is surreal with clean beaches and an array of culinary options.The further we ride towards the south east the region is blessed with occasional showers, the splendid Nilgiris and pristine backroads that are a motorcyclists delight.
The visit to one of the best national parks and spending days in nature's lap truly elevates the experience.From the backwaters of Alleppey to the windy roads to Munnar and Thekkady to the all time favourite spots of Ooty and Kodaikanal with their soothing climate, very friendly and warm locals we deliver an experience which is culturally rich. You will go back with a big love for Kerala or as they say “gods own country” that's our promise!

Tour Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kochi and check in

Our team is ready to welcome you to the vibrant beach town of Kochi. We spend the day getting to know each other and unwind at a premium property that will set the tone for the next 12 days.

Day 02

Kochi explore

A free day to just walk around and explore the sights and sounds of Kochi. Our motorcycles are ready today and we set it up for you with our trained technician and get ready for a memorable journey in the days that follow.

Highlights:

Tuk tuk ride in Kochi.
Visit Mattancherry Palace and the lighthouse.
Soak in the vibes at Fort Kochi.

Day 03

Kochi - Alleppey

80 kms
3 hours

We head out of Kochi and head down to the beautiful town of Alleppey. It's a short day's ride that will get you used to the local traffic and weather. The soothing backwaters and a very classy cafe culture is Alleppey for you!Overnight in one of the premium houseboats for an unforgettable experience.

Day 04

Alleppey - Munnar

180 kms
7 hours

We leave Alleppey after breakfast and take a scenic detour to the picturesque town of Munnar! Heading east with sprawling tea plantations and lush green countryside. The “gods own country” tagline is felt today with every passing km. We ride in sync and settle in to a rhythm through the lush green network of interior roads as we ride along the beautiful Periyar Dam and make our through various small villages and get a feel of the local life here. A wonderful day of group riding and stopping for fresh chai/coffee ends as we reach Munnar before sunset and settle in for the night.

Highlights - Ride through the numerous tea estates and experience a slower, calmer pace of life here!

Day 05

Munnar - Thekkady

240 kms
8.5 hours

We wake up to the sounds of nature and have a short but fulfilling day's ride to our next destination-Thekkady! It is just 4 km from Kumily, a plantation town on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border.The sanctuary is famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grasslands. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers etc.We raise a toast to the last few days of adventure and camaraderie.

Day 06

Thekkady-Periyar National park

80 kms
4 hours

Backcountry riding is the best on offer in Kerala and today is no exception.We have a small loop around our property and take the Periyar National Park safari to explore the local flora and fauna.We are back to base before the day ends and enjoy a hearty meal and banter before calling it a night.

Highlights - Visit the fantastic Periyar National Park and spend more than half a day inside the jungle with a tour guide to witness the flora and fauna.

Day 07

Thekkady - Kodaikanal

150 kms
5.5 hours

It’s time to say goodbye to tranquil Thekkady as today we ride into Tamilnadu and climb up the beautiful hill station of Kodaikanal.Windy roads,occasional rains and mist and the numerous chocolate factories are sure to give you a big grin we can promise you that! We will cover approximately 150 km’s halt at Kodai for tonight.

‍Highlights-Visit the Kodai Lake 

Day 08

Kodaikanal-Valparai

180 kms
8 hours

It’s a day to rest and recharge ourselves for the onward journey. The laid back and pristine surroundings gives you an opportunity to simply walk around and enjoy the peace and calm or take a bicycle and roam in the nearby village roads or simply sit back,  read a book, sip fresh lemon tea and look back at the adventures of the week gone by!

Day 9

Valparai-Ooty

170 kms
7 hours

We are in the heart of Kerala and today it's another fantastic day of riding little shy of 200 km through numerous tea estates as we reach the picturesque town of Ooty also referred to as the queen of hill stations! We visit one of the many chocolate stores and sample handmade happiness and spend the rest of the day soaking in the vibes of this laid back hill station. Overnight in Ooty.

Highlights - Shop for amazing chocolates in one of the many chocolate factories.

Day 10

Ooty-Wayanad

140 kms
6.5 hours

We cross into Kerala today and make our way to En Ooru-a tribal heritage village. A cluster of traditional tribal huts roofed with hay and against the backdrop of towering hills is a very unique sight indeed.We check in to a beautiful country resort today and enjoy the evening with sumptuous Kerala cuisine.

Day 11

Wayanad - Thrissur

160 kms
8 hours

Time to get back to base as we ride out of Wayanad and into the bustling town of Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala. Its a steady group ride today as we get back on the main highways leading to our final destination-Kochi.We check in to a luxury hotel and unwind after a full day of riding.

Day 12

Thrissur - Kochi

90 kms
4.5 hours

Our final day of this wonderful South India exploration as we leave after a hearty breakfast and we make our way through the town of Kochi again. It's a short day's ride of around 100 km’s keeping in mind riders fatigue and safety.We check in and have a gala evening with drinks to celebrate the weeks gone by at one of the fine luxury hotels.

Day 13

Departure from Kochi and check out

Flyout

We check out after breakfast and say goodbye to this wonderful group and all the fantastic riding and exploration that we all undertook! And with the hope to meet once again on the road together we take out return flights back home.

Highlights - Gala end of tour dinner and drinks.