Idukki Cycling Trip - 2N/3D cycling with Mountain-Bike-Kerala

Group Size	Cost Per Person
1	12450

3-day Idukki cycling trip

Ride up to 55 kms in this three-day adventurous cycling tour beginning from a charming resort in the hill station of Kuttikanam. Accompanied by a pack of energetic cyclists and guided by a lead cyclist, you’ll ride across the diverse and huge tea, coffee and spice plantations of Idukki. You'll enjoy the beauty of tall mountains, vast plains and subtropical forests on your way to the Periyar Tiger Reserve.

This Idukki cycling tour is ideal for experienced and fit cyclists, as you’ll ride up to 40 kms on the backroads of Kuttikanam, on the unpaved trails with uneven climbs. A minimum of two travellers are required in order to book this Idukki cycling tour.

Destination

Kuttikkanam is hill station, perched in the mountains of the Idukki district, at an altitude of about 3,500 feet. The hill station is surrounded by verdant tea and cardamom plantations, with narrow trails and routes going through the farms. Along with growing meadows, you will also see many coffee and spice plantations that extend all the way to the 6,500 feet tall mountains of the Periyar Tiger reserves.

You'll stay in a luxurious resort and guest house that opens up to a view of lush and lofty moutains of Idukki.

Destination highlights

Explore the lush beauty of Kuttikkanam hill station. | Ride through huge plantations of tea, coffee and spice. | Ride on rough and gravel roads with uneven climbs. | Savour the exotic and traditional cuisine of Kerala.

Activity Details

Cycling Type
Mountain cycling

Is Cycle Provided
Yes

Is Customer Allowed Own Cycle
No

Minimum Elevation
3500 feet

Maximum Elevation
6500 feet

Total Distance
55 kms

Average Distance Per Day
27 kms

Support Vehicle Staff
An expert guide and support mechanic with spare parts

Cycle Brands
SCOTT Aspect or similar

Cycle Model
SCOTT Aspect 740 or similar

Cycle Features
NA

Cycle Age
NA

Elevation Profile Link
NA

Support Team Help
Support mechanic with spare parts

Own Cycle Special Instructions
Personal cycles are not allowed

Maximum Weight
NA

Minimum Height
NA

Maximum Height
NA

Trip details

Pick up point
There is no pick-up for this Idukki cycling tour.
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Drop off point
There is no drop-off for this Idukki cycling tour.

Mode of transport
NA

Start point
Misty Mountain Plantation Resort, Kuttikkanam
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Time of departure
12:00

Time of return
08:00
Day 1 of the Idukki cycling tour: Cycling around Kuttikkanam

Arrive at Misty Mountain Plantation Resort in Kuttikkanam by noon. On your arrival, a delicious lunch will be served to you. Get settled in your room and gear up to head out on a 5-km cycle loop near your resort to see the landscape full of tea plantations. You'll ride on the paved road and some dirt tracks, and end your trip back in the resort. Overnight at the resort in Kuttikkanam.

Overnight at the Misty Mountain Plantation Resort in Kuttikkanam.

Today's meal package includes lunch, served as soon as you arrive at the resort. You can have dinner from the resort or other restaurants in the area at your own expense. You'll be accommodated in the Misty Mountain Plantation Resort in Kuttikkanam.

Day 1 Milestone

Start point
Kuttikkanam

End point
Kuttikkanam

Day start time
12:00 PM

Food

Lunch

Food variations Veg

Day 2 of the Idukki cycling tour: Kuttikkanam to Kumily

Today you'll ride from your resort in Kuttikkanam to Kumily, riding in the lush green forests of the Periyar reserve. This will be a challenging, 45-km ride with unpaved roads and steep climbs. You'll see tea, coffee and spice plantations along the way. Overnight at a hotel in Kumily.

Overnight at the Chrissie's Guest House in Kumily.

You'll ride from Kuttikkanam to Kumily. Today's meal package includes only lunch. You can have dinner or other meals at your own expense. You'll be accommodated at the Chrissie's Guest House in Kumily.

Day 2 Milestone

Start point
Kuttikkanam

End point
Kumily

Day start time
08:00 AM

Food

Lunch

Food variations Veg

Day 3 of the Idukki cycling tour: Depart from Kumily

Wake up early in the day to enjoy misty views of the mountains in Idukki. You'll check-out of the resort and depart by late morning. Your trip ends here.

You're trip ends by late morning.

No meals are included in today's meal package.

Day 3 Milestone

Start point
Kumily

End point
Kumily

Day start time
08:00 AM

Food

No meals are provided today

Food variations Veg

Day 1 Milestone

Start point
Kuttikkanam

End point
Kuttikkanam

Day start time
12:00:00

Day 2 Milestone

Start point
Kuttikkanam

End point
Kumily

Day start time
08:00:00

Day 3 Milestone

Start point
Kumily

End point
Kumily

Day start time
08:00:00

Food

Lunch

Food variations
Veg

Egg

Food

Lunch

Food variations
Veg

Egg

Food

No meals are provided today

Food variations
Veg

Egg
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Cancellation policy

If the cancellation is made more than 42 days before departure of the Idukki cycling tour: 100% refund.

If the cancellation is made between 28-42 days before departure of the Idukki cycling tour: 50% refund.

If the cancellation is made between 22-27 days before departure of the Idukki cycling tour: 20% refund.

If the cancellation is made between 15-21 days before departure of the Idukki cycling tour: 10% refund.

If the cancellation is made between 0-15 days before departure of the Idukki cycling tour: no refund.

In case of no show: no refund.

All refunds will be processed after deducting a transaction fee of INR 200 per person. This fee is charged by The Great Next.

Rules on trip

Participants need to follow the instructions of the trip leader/guide at all times during the Idukki cycling tour.

Consumption of alcohol, drugs and tobacco products like cigarettes is strictly prohibited while cycling.

It is mandatory to have medical and accidental insurance before beginning the Idduki cycling tour.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions
Participants will have to sign an indemnity form before starting the cycling tour.

The operator reserves the right to modify or cancel the trip if deemed unsafe due to bad weather conditions, natural calamities or any such events beyond human control.
- Travel through landscape replete with cardamom plantations.
- Enjoy cycling with your adventurous pack.
- Traverse dense forests and jungles.
- Go on a scenic ride near the hill station.
- Ride over gravel filled, narrow mountainous trails.
- Ride over gravel filled, narrow mountainous trails.
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Includes / Excludes
Includes

Accommodation in hotels for 2 nights on a twin-sharing basis

Lunch on day 1 and day 2

Scott Aspect 740 or similar cycle with helmet

Back-up vehicle to carry your luggage

Services of an expert guide and mechanic

Snacks and beverages during the rides

All applicable taxes

Excludes

Travel arrangements from your home city to Kuttikkanam, from Kumily to your home city

Upgrade accommodation in hotels to single occupancy (arranged at an additional cost of INR 4,100 per person)

Any meals not mentioned in inclusions

Costs incurred due to damage to cycle and unforeseen circumstances like bad weather etc.

Personal expenses such as extra meals, beverages, apparel etc.

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
What to Wear
What to Wear

Cycling shorts

Loose fitting sports jersey or shirt

Sports shoes

Windcheater and jacket

Not to wear - Denims or jeans (while cycling)

Flip-flops/slippers (while cycling)

Expensive gadgets or jewellery

What not to Wear

Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming

Restrictive clothing

Flip-flops
Equipment / Gear
We Provide

Scott Aspect 740 or similar cycle with helmet

Spare parts, if required

Back-up vehicle to carry your luggage

You need to get

Backpack

Sunglasses

Moisturizing cream

Napkins and towel

Personal toiletries

Water bottle
Medical Kit
Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit for this trip.

3-day Idukki cycling trip

3-day Idukki cycling trip

Destination

Destination highlights

Activity Details

Trip details

Day 1 of the Idukki cycling tour: Cycling around Kuttikkanam

Day 2 of the Idukki cycling tour: Kuttikkanam to Kumily

Day 3 of the Idukki cycling tour: Depart from Kumily

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Cancellation policy

Rules on trip

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

Includes / Excludes

Includes

Excludes

What to Wear

What to Wear

What not to Wear

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

You need to get

Medical Kit

Directions towards the Pick up Point

Directions towards the Start Point