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From the busling IT city of Bangalore
to charming Mysore.
"If thoughts of temples and tigers appeal, then Tamil Nadu is the place to be. With a Sound-of-Music-in- India backdrop of rolling mountain scenery, craggy peaks, manicured tea estates and crisp mountain air, Munnar really hits the spot after the sticky heat of the lowlands. The real emerald jewel in South India´s crown are the backwaters that meander throughout Kerala." We will cruise them on a houseboat - "an entry in our top 10 things-to-do-before-you-die list" . Our tour finishes at the beach resort of Varkala with its stunning cliffs.
(quote "lonely planet")
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TROPICAL PARADISE - TOUR |
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Arrival in Bangalore, Hotel transfer and Welcome Dinner. |
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We explore Bangalore, India´s "Garden City" and also India´s "Silikon Valley". The British Raj meets Maharaja´s India. |
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A relaxed ride takes us to Mysore. South Indias center for sandalwood and culture. Beautiful palaces and markets wit to be explored. |
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Today´s ride takes us to the base of the Nilgiri hills, to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. One of the last refuges forElefant´s and Bison´s in India. |
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We wind and the hills and into the "blue mountains" and enjoy cruising along tea and coffee plantations to Coonoor. |
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More nature on our ride down into the plains to Tiruchirapalli. |
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Nature followed by culture in Thanjavur and later on... |
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..in Madurai. Vivid temples and gaudy and bustling markets enchant here. |
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Another great bike ride again up into south India´s highest mountains and breathtaking view´s down into the plains on our way to Munnar in Kerala province. |
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If someone told you to "go where the pepper grows" you´d probably be ending up at the malabar coast and it´s spice trade center Cochin. |
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A day to relax. Aboard a boad we explore this labyrinthine network of waterways, pass villages set amongst lush vegetation and get glimpses of Keralas rural lifestyle - Keralas Backwaters. |
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A short trip along the coast takes us to Varkala.
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Beach Live and free biking in and around... |
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...Varkala, probably Keralas most beautiful beach. |
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Farewell and Goodbye! |
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AT A GLANCE
Touring palm groves and green hills !
DATES: December, January
START / FINISH: Bangalore / Trivandrum
DURATION: 15/16 day vacation, 12 riding days
ROUTE: Distance covered around 1000 miles / 1600 km
Day rides 50 - 160 miles / 80 - 260 km.
ROADS: Tarmac
ACCOMMODATION: Comfortable middle-class Hotels, Houseboat,
REST DAYS: Varkala,
RIDERS REQUIREMENTS: Pretty easy ride besides the indian traffic.
GROUP SIZE: Min. 4 and max. 10 riders - space for pillion rider in our follow up car
WHAT´S INCLUDED: All meals, all non-alcoholic beverages, all entry fees, petrol for the bikes
HIGHLIGHTS: Backwater Cruise, Mysore palace, Temples, Varkala beach, Tea Plantations and Spice Gardens. |
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