Cycle Kerala

Highlights

• Cycle through the Western Ghats, named a

Treasure Trove of wildlife by the WWF • Meet thecoconut catching and coir communities of Kerala • Cycle through the backwaters of Kerala, unlike anywhere else on Earth • Special chance to extend your stay on a houseboat cruise of Kerala's famous backwaters

Cycle challenge

Challenge level

Due to the red-hot demand for this challenge, we’re delighted to experience it again in 2023!

Cycle through the wildlife-packed western Ghats, the spicy Cardamom Country and the beautiful backwaters of Kerala to the Mirari Beach, on this exquisite challenge for the charity of your choice.

Setting off from Kochi, we’ll tackle tough climbs through Munnar’s misty coff ee and tea plantations to the top of the Kannan Devan Hills in the Western Ghats.

The breathtaking panoramas and ample wildlife spotting opportunities are well worth the climbs.

We’ll spice up our cycle as we skirt Periyar National Park through the cardamom-growing Idukki Region. Then it’s one last stretch across the palm-lined lagoons, islands and canals of the backwaters. We’ll get awesome insight into the coconut catching and coir communities, before reaching a paradise fi nish at Marari Beach.

Although beautiful, this is far from a relaxing getaway. Our cycle will leave you with aching legs, unforgettable experiences and a bunch of new friends.

Dates: 30 Nov - 9 Dec 2023 Duration: 10 days Registration Fee: £349 Self Fund: £1,799 Sponsorship: £3,600 Airport tax and fuel surcharge: Capped at £475

Flights Included

Why not finish your adventure with an awesome optional excursion? Extend your stay in Kerala after your epic cycle on an optional four-day extension. Spend two nights aboard a house boat cruising the canals and the longest lake in India, Vembanad. Return to Kochi for your final day and enjoy a historic walking tour. Contact us for more information.

"The India trip was absolutely fantastic, really one of the best things I've ever done, thank you to everyone at your end for such brilliant organisation and especially to the wonderful group leader."

Nikki, Dream Challenges participant

Days 1 & 2 | UK – Kochi – Munnar (1,500m) | approx. 105km

Libya Kochi

Days 7 & 8 | Kumarakom – Marari Beach approx. 50km Day 3 | Munnar – Top Station (1,900m) – Munnar approx. 76km (+/- 400m)

Day 4 | Munnar – Vandanmedu (1,100m) | approx. 80km (+500m/-900m)

Day 5 | Vandanmedu – Vagamon (970m) | approx. 70km

Day 6 | Vagamon – Ettumanoor – Kumarakom (50m) | approx. 85km

Kottayam