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Kerala Road Trip Itinerary from Shimoga by Bike

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Cochin
    6 hours (282 km) from Shimoga

    Explore Fort Kochi with its colonial buildings and Chinese fishing nets in the morning, visit the Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue in the afternoon, and enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours (132 km) from Cochin

    Take a morning motorcycle ride to Munnar, known for its tea plantations and scenic views. Visit the Tea Museum and enjoy a tea tasting session in the afternoon. Go hiking in the hills in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3.5 hours (91 km) from Munnar

    Embark on a wildlife boat tour at Periyar National Park in the morning, and go on a spice plantation tour in the afternoon. Take a relaxing Ayurvedic massage in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Kumarakom
    3.5 hours (125 km) from Thekkady

    Take a scenic motorcycle ride to Kumarakom, a village known for its bird sanctuary and backwater canals. Go bird-watching in the morning, take a houseboat ride in the afternoon, and watch a Kathakali performance in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Alleppey
    1 hour (32 km) from Kumarakom

    Take a morning motorcycle ride to Alleppey, also known as the Venice of the East. Explore the backwater canals by boat in the afternoon, and enjoy a seafood dinner on the beach in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Kovalam
    3 hours (154 km) from Alleppey

    Take a scenic motorcycle ride to Kovalam, a beach town known for its lighthouse and crescent-shaped beaches. Relax on the beach in the morning, go surfing or kayaking in the afternoon, and enjoy a seafood dinner in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Departure from Trivandrum
    30 minutes (10 km) from Kovalam

    Take a morning motorcycle ride to Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the morning, and explore the museums and galleries in the afternoon. Depart in the evening.

Recommendations

You may consider visiting the Wayanad district for trekking and nature exploration, or Kozhikode for its beaches, spice markets, and historical sites. You could also take a side trip to the nearby Lakshadweep islands for snorkeling and diving.

To maximize your experience, make sure to try the local cuisine, such as appam, puttu, and fish curry. Be prepared for occasional monsoon rains in September, and carry appropriate rain gear.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tea Museum in Munnar (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Wildlife boat tour at Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Ayurvedic massage in Thekkady (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Houseboat ride in Kumarakom (4 hours, INR 8000)
  • Surfing lesson in Kovalam (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,200

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