Discover the beauty of 'God's Own Country' - Kerala, as you cycle through the lanes within Fort Cochin. Explore palaces, synagogues, churches and basilicas reminiscent of the colonial era, and now blended with contemporary Kerala architecture. An easy route on flat terrain, this trip is perfect for enthusiastic cycling newbies with a moderate amount of experience.
IMPORTANT: This is a private trip and requires a minimum of 2 pax for booking confirmation.
Cochin is a fishing town in Kerala that has borne witness to the Portuguese, Dutch and English rulers. Steeped in history, you'll come across numerous historical buildings and fishing villages.
Explore Fort Cochin on multi-geared cycles | Admire some architectural marvels like the Dutch Palace, an ancient synagogue and the Santa Cruz Basilica | Take in the heady aromas of spices as you cycle through the local spice market
City/attraction tour
Yes
Yes
0 feet (sea level)
0 feet (sea level)
45 kms
There is a support vehicle and backup cycles available in case there is a break-down.
Trek/Merida/Cannondale
21-24 gears, V brakes/disc breaks, front suspension
Below 5 yr
Below 5 yrs
Yes
No
Participants report at St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi - the oldest European church in India. After a short safety briefing by the guide, participants begin cycling through the narrow lanes and spice market towards Mattancherry. With heavy influences of European architecture, this busy street boasts some fine houses built by wealthy British traders, and Dutch cottages with split farm house doors.
After reaching Mattancherry, participants head to Mattancherry Palace - popularly known as the Dutch Palace. Participants then stroll through Jew street and visit the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Participants then continue cycling towards the Santa Cruz Basilica - a gothic style church, originally built by the Portuguese. From there they proceed towards Princess street back to St. Francis Church.
St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin
St. Francis Church, Fort Cochin
08:00 AM
Cancellations will be subject to cancellation charges.
Cancellations have to be intimated to the supplier in writing.
Cancellations made from 7 days to day of departure will be charged 100% of the tour expenses.
There will be a 15% cancellation charge for cancellations before 7 days of departure.
Cancellation by the supplier adventures In the unforeseen eventualities of disaster, war, riots, political or industrial unrest like airline operators strike or any other force majeure (forces outside our control): it may be necessary to cancel the tour in the best interests of our clients. In such an eventuality our clients will be informed as soon as possible. The expenses borne by the clients will be refunded in full. The supplier will also provide clients with an alternate set of tour dates.
The supplier will not refund the booking amount for entry refused due to visa or health factors, such cancellations will be guided by the cancellation policy.
The trip leader's decision is final.
Participants have to respect the local culture and should not litter or deface natural structures/monuments.