Cycling Tour Across Central Kerala

Arrival at Cochin International Airport, proceed to Thattekkad - 1.5 hrs drive. Total vehicular distance - 44 kms. Total time - 1.5 hrs

Breakfast served Cycle around 7th heaven and adjacent forest/village/plantation areas Total cycling distance - 30 kms Total vehicular distance - 0 kms Total time - 7 hrs Cycling route details: 7th heaven to thattekkad bird sanctuary and nearby forest areas - Terrain: tarmac, gravel and dirt trails - Altitude: 40 metres (asl) to 60 metres (asl) - Incline: mostly flat - Distance: 30 kilometers These trails will take the cyclists through forested areas, plantations (such as rubber and spices), small rural villages and also along the idamalayar riverside which will give beautiful glimpses to the countryside and its life. Cyclists can retire to the accompanying vehicle during any leg of the route, at any time. Bottled drinking water / energy bars will be provided to cyclists. Activities during cycling: - Bird watching - Nature walk - Kayaking - Nocturnal birding - Village visit

Breakfast Served Check Out & Proceed To Eco Tones, Munnar - 70.7 Kms Total Cycling Distance - 51.9 Kms Total Vehicular Distance - 18.8 Kms (0.5 Hr Drive) Total Time - 6 Hrs Cycling Route Details: - 7th Heaven To Kuttampuzha - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 40 Metres (Asl) To 55 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Gentle Uphill And Dowhill - Distance: 14.5 Kilometers Kuttampuzha To Mamalakandam - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 55 Metres (Asl) To - 500 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill - Distance: 12.5 Kilometers Mamalakandam To Irumbupalam - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 500 Metres (Asl) To 558 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Gentle Uphill - Distance: 15.5 Kilometers Iruttukanam To Anachal - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 720 Metres (Asl) To 885 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill And Downhill - Distance: 4.5 Kilometers Anachal To Chengulam Dam - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 885 Metres (Asl) To 842 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Gentle Downhill - Distance: 2.5 Kilometers - Chengulam Dam To Eco Tones - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 842 Metres (Asl) To 870 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Gentle Uphill Distance: -2.5 Kilometers This Route Is One Of Our Most-Recommended. The Trail Goes Along Dense Evergreen, Wet Deciduous Forests And Along Small Village Routes (We Avoid Highways Wherever We Can). Cyclists Can Pause Enroute At The Kuttampuzha River And Chengulam Dam. Cyclists Can Retire To The Accompanying Vehicle During Any Leg Of The Route, At Any Time. Bottled Drinking Water / Energy Bars Will Be Provided To Cyclists. Leisure At The Property

Breakfast served Proceed for munnar sightseeing on cycles - 88.5 kms Total cycling distance - 88.5 kms Total vehicular distance - 0 kms Total time - 8 hrs Cycling route details: Eco Tones to Munnar Town - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 868 Metres (Asl) To 1460 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill - Distance: 18 Kilometers Munnar Town to Eravikulam National Park - Terrain: tarmac - Altitude: 1460 metres (asl) to 1700 metres (asl) - Incline: uphill - Distance: 8.6 kilometers Eravikulam to Munnar Town - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 1700 Metres (Asl) To 1460 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Downhill - Distance: 8.6 Kilometers Munnar Town to Mattupatty Dam - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 1460 Metres (Asl) To 1598 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill And Downhill - Distance: 12.3 Kilometers Mattupatty Dam o Echo Point - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 1598 Metres (Asl) To 1600 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill - Distance: 6 Kilometers Echo Point to Eco Tones - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 1600 Metres (Asl) To 868 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill - Distance: 35 Kilometers Cyclists can retire to the accompanying vehicle during any leg of the route, at any time. Bottled drinking water / energy bars will be provided to cyclists Visit to Tea Museum (optional)

Breakfast Served Cycle and Explore Around Eco Tones And Adjacent Villages/Plantations Total Cycling Distance - 30 Kms Total Vehicular Distance - 0 Kms Total Time - 5 Hrs Cycling Route Details: Eco Tones to Chengulam Dam - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 870 Metres (Asl) To - 842 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Gentle Downhill - Distance: 2.5 Kilometers Chengulam Dam to Kunchithanny And Nearby Villages And Plantations - Terrain: Tarmac And Dirt Trails - Altitude: 870 Metres (Asl) To - 890 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill And Downhill - Distance: Xx Kilometers Activities During Cycling: -Bird Watching -Nature Photography -Boating At Chengulam Dam -Local Cuisine Demo -Local School Visit This route will take you through cardamom reserves, spice plantations and local villages. Cyclists can retire to the accompanying vehicle during any leg of the route, at any time. Bottled drinking water / energy bars will be provided to cyclists.

Breakfast Served Check Out & Proceed To Thekkady - 82 Kms Total Cycling Distance - 57.5 Kms Total Vehicular Distance - 24.5 Kms Total Time - 6 Hrs Cycling Route Details: Eco Tones To Rajakkad - Terrain: Tarmac And Dirt Trails - Altitude: 870 Metres (Asl) To 915 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill And Downhill - Distance: 11.5 Kilometers Rajakkad To Mailadumpara - Terrain: Tarmac And Dirt Trails - Altitude: 915 Metres (Asl) To 1070 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill And Downhill - Distance: 16 Kilometers Mailadumpara To Nedungandam - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 1070 Metres (Asl) To 875 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Downhill - Distance: 7.5 Kilometers Vallakkadavu To Ambady Thekkady - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 910 Metres (Asl) To 890 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Uphill And Downhill - Distance: 22.5 Kilometers This route loops through the Cardamom hills of kerala. Cyclists can cycle through rubber and spice plantations, villages and small towns. Cyclists can retire to the accompanying vehicle during any leg of the route, at any time. Bottled drinking water/ energy bars will be provided to cyclists. Leisure at the property

Ayurveda massage in the morning Breakfast served Trekking in periyar tiger reserve before lunch Leisure at property, followed by boating in the evening Total cycling distance -10 kms Total vehicular distance - 0 kms Total time - 6 hrs Activities: Ayurveda massage Trekking at periyar tiger reserve Boating at periyar lake On this day, there is relatively less cycling. Most places of interest are in a radius of 5-10 kms from the place of stay.

Early Breakfast Served/ Packed Breakfast Check Out By 6.30 Am And Proceed to Kumarakom - 130 Kms Total Cycling Distance - 68 Kms Total Vehicular Distance - 60 Kms Total Time - 4 Hrs Cycling Route Details: Ambady Thekkady To Teekoy - Terrain: Tarmac - Altitude: 890 Metres (Asl) To 63 Metres (Asl) - Incline: Downhill - Distance: 68 Kilometers Cruise Starts At 12 Noon Cruise Through Vembanad Lake All meals served on board the houseboat

Breakfast served on houseboat Check out & proceed to fort cochin - 55 kms Total cycling distance - 37 kms Total vehicular distance - 17.3 kms Total time- 3 hrs Cycling route details: - cherthala to fort kochi - terrain: tarmac - altitude: 8 metres (asl) to 1 metre (asl) - incline: flat - distance: 37 kilometers - note: cycling as we near fort kochi is entirely dependent on traffic and weather conditions Afternoon sightseeing at fort kochi Fort cochin sightseeing on cycle Evening visit to cultural show Make up: 05.00 - 06.00 pm/programme: 06.00 - 07.30 pm

Breakfast served Check out & proceed to cochin international airport for departure - 1.5 hrs drive