A one hour transfer from the airport takes you to Fort Kochi. The rest of your time is to rest – beat jet lag and get set for your cycling adventure in the next few days.Cochin is the cosmopolitan centre of Kerala. Your hotel is of the boutique kind and one among the very few in the colonial and heritage town of Fort Kochi. Some of the best spots in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry (the more historical hub) include the Dutch palace, the Jew Synagogue, St Francis’ Church, Dutch Cemetery, Chinese Fishing nets, Santa Cruz Cathedral and so on. The old world charm infused with the numerous spice markets, antique shops and art galleries will amaze you.After the breakfast you will select the cycles and go for small sightseeing at Fort Cochin. Evening we will take you to show our traditional cultural performance call Kathakali.

Leaving Fort Kochi early we surprise you to a spot north-east, a hamlet called ‘Cherukunnam’. This little village is interspersed with canals in all directions. We bike along one of these canal bund roads amid lush green paddy fields, numerous coconut trees and lonely villages leading you to the Edamalayar forests. The Edamalayar forests and the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary are famed for the many species of birds. The birds, the air and the calm breeze boost and rejuvenate your body & mind. End your day with Kayaking on the longest river in Kerala followed by plantation walks.Thattekad is spread around an area of 25 sq km, this sanctuary has more than 200 varieties of birds including the large falcon, grey jungle fowl, white breasted water hen, hornbill etc. Another attraction we head to is the Bhoothathankettu; a scenic dam site. Through this extraordinary experience, you will stay at exquisite resorts/camps basking in the natural and effortless splendor of Kerala.

These days we can cycle alongside the Periyar river and cut across through the villages to reach this lovely Dewalokom home stay. All over again at the river, you get the revel in of a normal Keralan village. Thodupuzha is a municipality in Idukki district of Kerala and is the most important district in Kerala. It’s far characterized by using hilly terrains with loads of plant life suitable for plantation walks.A stay at Dewalokam is a truly unique way to relax and unwind in our peaceful and unspoiled heaven. Enjoy our home grown produce freshly cooked as you sample gourmet traditional Keralan food and join the professional chefs in our state-of-the-art kitchen in informal learn-to-cook sessions. Ours is a working farm, run on organic and eco principles, where you will not only be welcomed by the warmest of Keralan families, but will also be able to help the local community and the planet. Our water is heated with solar power, vegetables grown with home-made compost, chickens and goats fed on vegetable waste and methane from our cows manure is recovered to provide gas for cooking.

Today we will cycle through some undulating terrain. It’s a long winding road and depending on the group, we will stop cycling en-route and transfer to the resort in Kumarakom. The scenery is absolutely stunning. Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands in the Kuttanad district of Kerala. It is a paradise with its swaying coconut palms, never ending paddy fields and meandering lagoons and backwaters. Kumarakom is filled with beautiful resorts that offer comfortable accommodation and leisure choices like ayurvedic massages and yoga.

After breakfast, you’re set to learn some Coir (coconut fiber) making from a local outfit, the traditional way! Biking on narrow routes through numerous villages and temples we head to Mararikulam, a fishing village by the beach. In fact it is rated as one of the world’s top five Hammock Beaches by National Geography. This part of Kerala has the largest number of bi-cycle users and you’d be surprised to find others join us to our destination.

After the delicious breakfast from the Hotel you will be transferred to the airport at Cochin to bid adieu to God’s Own Country.