6 Day Exploring the Western Ghats of India Guided Motorcycle Tour

Overview

Wind through swaying mountain roads, pass by waterfalls and through the jungle, all culminate at a secluded beach while watching the sunset over the Arabian Sea. Boutique luxury resorts will welcome you every night of the ride. Make your trip to India an unforgettable one by joining this tour!

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Kochi
• Jeep safari for wild animals in the tea plantations
• Ride through Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Shola forest
• Visit to Athirapally Falls and a local tribal village tour at Top Station
• Climbing through 40 hairpin bends on mountain roads
• Motorcycle rental throughout the tour
• Transfer from and to the airport provided
• 5 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kochi - Nariamangalam, 55 kilometers / 34 miles

   After being met at Kochi airport, you will be whisked away by an air-conditioned minibus to Nariamangalam (55 kilometers, one hour an 30 minutes). There, you'll meet up with Daniel and the team and get acquainted with the bikes and fellow riders on the tour. Depending on your arrival time, you will take a short ride to Thattekad Bird Sanctuary on quiet back roads to get accustomed to the bikes. Later in the afternoon, you can take a dip in the pool and enjoy a restful evening at the enchanting Windermere River House.

2. Day 2: Nariamangalam - Munnar, 150 kilometers / 93 miles

   After a relaxed breakfast, it'll be time to press the starter, rev the engine, and power off on the adventure. You will start your climb into the Western Ghats through Kerala Bike Tours' specially designed route, taking you off the beaten track on roads passing dams and forests, as well as through some great scenic spots, before reaching your final stop for the night, nestled in tea estates. Expect to be on the road for nine hours with regular tea breaks, a lunch stop, and an exploration. The actual distance is 150 kilometers, and the riding time is six hours and 30 minutes. Arrive at Winderme

3. Day 3: Munnar, 80 kilometers / 49.5 miles

   On this day, you can explore the delights of Munnar while visiting the tea factory, riding to Top Station (the highest motorable route in the region), and passing the scenic Mettupatti Dam, with the chance of encountering a family of wild elephants that roam the area. A visit to the national park to spot the rare and endangered goat, the Nilgiri tahr, will also be an option. Expect to be on the move for four hours, a maximum riding distance of 80 kilometers, with no more than two hours and 30 minutes in the saddle. Arrive back at Windermere Estate by midday for a relaxed afternoon by the pool,

4. Day 4: Munnar - Annamalai Hills, 160 kilometers / 99.5 miles

   You will leave Munnar and head down through Eravikulam National Park and the sandalwood forests of Marayoor, traversing the world's largest tea plantation, and into Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, where wild elephants, peacocks, deer, and bison can stroll across the road. You will ride into the state of Tamil Nadu and cut through an area known as "The Coconut Belt" for its mass of coconut plantations, before climbing through 40 hairpin bends to the Tea Planters' Bungalow Resort, set amidst an organic tea estate at more than 1,400 meters altitude in the Annamalai Hills. The air is clean and bison r

5. Day 5: Valparai - Athirapally Falls, 150 kilometers / 93 miles

   You will leave Valparai to ride through one of the thickest evergreen forests in India. Like venturing through the Amazon or canopied rainforests of Central Africa, this will be a motorcycling experience not to be missed. After this sensational ride through the jungle, you'll reach Athirapally Falls, known as "The Indian Niagara," where you'll stop for lunch and an exploration. From there, you'll ride on to civilization, passing through small towns and over backwater rivers with the traditional Chinese fishing nets lining the banks. Reach the lovely secluded boutique beach resort on the shores

6. Day 6: Departure to Kochi, 26 kilometers / 16 miles

   You will bid farewell to your bikes and fellow traveling companions and head off to the airport or on other tour extensions as planned. Kochi Airport is 26 kilometers away, and you'll reach it in less than an hour.

Ride Details

Terrain

asphalt

Bike

rental bike (Royal Enfield 500 or 350 Bullet)

Mileage

621 kilometers / 389 miles

Daily rides

26 - 160 kilometers / 16 - 99.5 miles

Riding gear

included - oil and maintenance / spares

Meals

all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners included

Accommodation

During the tour, you will be staying at fantastic luxury boutique hotels and resorts with a pool almost every night in every destination.

Food

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served for you during the tour. Even if you don't think you like Indian food, you will love Keralan cuisine.

Getting There

This tour will take you to explore the Western Ghats in India. The places that you'll visit include Munnar, Top Station, Athirapally Falls, and Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/kerala-bike-tours/6-days-exploring-the-western-ghats-of-india-motorcycle-tour# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/kerala-bike-tours/6-days-exploring-the-western-ghats-of-india-motorcycle-tour# "