Scenic Chennai to Alappuzha Bike Ride: A Coastal Adventure

Day 1: Chennai to Pondicherry

Chennai, India to Pondicherry, India on June 16, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Cream Centre, Chennai

Start your journey with a traditional South Indian breakfast featuring dosas and filter coffee at this popular Chennai eatery open from 6:30am.
INR350, 1h0m

8:30am

Ride to Pondicherry

Begin your bike ride on NH32, enjoying coastal views and passing through scenic towns en route to Pondicherry, approximately a 3-hour ride covering 150 km.
Fuel cost approximately INR600, 3h0m

11:30am

Explore French Quarter, Pondicherry

Stroll through the charming colonial streets, appreciating French architecture, quaint cafes and serene seaside promenade. Open area so accessible any time.
Free, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Le Dupleix

Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring French-Indian fusion dishes at this well-rated restaurant open for lunch 12pm to 3pm.
INR800, 1h0m

2:30pm

Ride towards Nagapattinam

Continue south along the coast towards Nagapattinam, about 2.5 hours riding through coastal villages and farmlands.
Fuel cost approximately INR400, 2h30m

5:00pm

Check-in and Dinner at Nagapattinam

Check into a comfortable local inn and dine at a nearby seafood restaurant specialising in Tamil coastal cuisine, open until 9pm.
INR1200, 2h0m
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Day 2: Nagapattinam to Alappuzha

Nagapattinam, India to Alappuzha, India on June 17, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Begin your day with a hearty traditional Tamil breakfast including idli and sambar served at your hotel from 7am.
Included in stay, 1h0m

8:00am

Ride to Alappuzha

Prepare for a longer ride crossing into Kerala, enjoying both coastal views and countryside as you head towards the backwaters region of Alappuzha. Estimated ride is around 6 hours covering 320 km.
Fuel cost approximately INR900, 6h0m

2:30pm

Lunch at a Roadside Dhaba in Kerala

Stop for a flavourful Kerala meal featuring fish curry and appam at a popular local eatery along the route, open till 4pm.
INR400, 1h0m

4:00pm

Arrive and Check-in at Alappuzha

Settle into a houseboat or a hotel near the backwaters to relax after the long ride.
INR3000 onwards, Flexible

6:00pm

Evening Backwater Boat Tour

Take a serene two-hour boat cruise through the famous Kerala backwaters, capturing sunset views and local village life. Tours operate until early evening.
INR600, 2h0m

8:30pm

Dinner at Thaff Restaurant

Savour classic Kerala seafood delicacies with Kerala parotta in this well-known Alappuzha restaurant open until 10pm.
INR700, 1h0m
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