The Spice Route on Royal Enfield

A warm- hearted welcome by the representative of Indian Rides at Chennai International Airport. Enjoy the scenic two hours drive from the Capital city of Tamil Nadu along the Coromandel Coast to the UNESCO World Heritage site Mahabalipuram offering endless views of the Bay of Bengal.
Mahabalipuram is an ancient treasure of mesmerizing cave temples, monuments, and sculptures depicting Hindu legends. 
Spend the rest of the day recovering from your flight.

Today morning after breakfast,  get ready to begin the Best Motorcycle Tour experience in South India as you get acquainted with the team of Indian Rides, your travel buddies on
Motorcycle tour to Tamil Nadu. Take a short spin on your bike and check the adjustments required. Your Southern India Motorcycle Journey starts with the flag- off. The owner of Indian Rides, Mr Naren, will lead the group along with his support team.

Mahabalipuram is also known as the city of seven pagodas as the city has seven temples of 7th and 8th- century Hindu groups of Monuments standing at the shore of the Bay of Bengal as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your fully guided South India trip begins with the sightseeing covering the captivating Shore Temple, a rock- cut temple that consists of three separate shrines of the God Shiva and God Vishnu. Next on the cards are Asia's most significant sea shell museum, the Architectural beauty of five Chariots, the Descent of the Ganges or 'Arjuna's Penance’ referring to king Bhagiratha who prayed to lord Shiva to bring the Ganges to earth.

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80 kms

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Today after breakfast, set off on the Royal Enfield Adventurous Tour to South India with a ride that can’t be forgotten, meandering through the windy roads along the coastal line with mesmerizing views of the Bay of Bengal and dense green paddy fields. Today’s Motorcycle road trip is approximately 100 km from Mahabalipuram to ‘The Paris of East’ Pondichery. Pondicherry is home to serene sea shores, soothing and glorious sunsets at the beach, Cultural heritage, and historical places and offers a plethora of Tamil and French colonies.
Watch the sun melting, in the evening, in the sea as you walk along the Promenade Beach,  making the horizon look like the meeting of two worlds.

Today morning, gear up for another Adventurous and Holistic Motorcycling Experience In India. Starting up with a scenic ride to Auroville- recognized as the first internationally approved ongoing experiment in human unity and transformation of consciousness. The ashram is concerned with sustainable living and the future cultural, environmental, social, and spiritual needs of mankind. One can see a large golden dome of Matrimandir that symbolizes the birth of a new consciousness. 
Re- trace your Motorbike Imprints On The Roads of Southern India as you ride back to Pondicherry. Go for Local sightseeing of Pondicherry on a Motorcycle  whereby you visit 
Aurobindo Ashram- associated with Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, a spiritual retreat. Check out the  
French & Tamil Quarters, the bougainvillea- lined bungalows, tucked away lanes, French bakeries, and quaint cafes. These cafes, in the evening, are the perfect spot where you can relish the world’s best seafood and pasta and gulp a few beers as you watch the majestic Bay of Bengal striking the waves against the mossy rocks.

Today after breakfast gear up yourself for another leg of the South India Motorbike Tour and head to another district of Tamil Nadu, Cuddalore. Today’s first destination is Chidambaram’s Thillai Nataraja Temple. The temple was built in the 10th century when Chidambaram was the capital of the Chola dynasty. Here, Lord Shiva is worshipped as Natraja which is the dancing form of Lord Shiva.
Continue your Offbeat Destinations Tour of Southern India On Royal Enfield to Swamimalai- a tiny hamlet in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. For the coming two days a utopian village hotel tucked in the serenity of nature would be your abode- The Indeco Hotel where you can experience living in the authentic traditional hospitality of Tamil Nadu.

The evening is at leisure in this eco- village resort-  walk in the breezy garden, feed the deers and peacocks, or check out the resort’s in- house museum

Enjoy your morning tea with the chirping chorus sung by the myriads of birds around your resort.
After Breakfast, Run your motorcycle through the medley of small roads On a feast of tracks and experience the off- road trails of Tamil Nadu on the motorcycle and depart for  Airavatesvara temple, bestowed with the UNESCO World Heritage tag, in  Darasuram sitting near the banks of river Cauveri. The divine historic Shiva temple is brimming with rich heritage and astonishingly artistic splendors of Dravidian architecture.
Ride on the back road Motorcycle route to Swamimalai. Spend some leisure time at the resort. Surrender to unabashed relaxation with a very special spa treatment by the pool.

After Breakfast, Continue your trip to the unexplored tourist destinations of South India on a Motorcycle to Chettinad, a land of Chettiars which means land of traders, weavers and land owners in Tamil. The traders and merchants of the spice route in the 13th century settled the town of Chettinad. Enjoy the Motorcycle trip on the Spice route of South India as you discover the traditional palaces and mansions, with wide courtyards and spacious rooms embellished with marble and teak reflecting a unique style combining western and eastern sensibilities.

Enjoy the opulent and elegant Chettinadu Mansion as your home. In the evening, enjoy a bullock ride or go for a nature walk around the village to catch the rustic vibe of the place.

Set off this morning with a ride ahead to the city that is the epicenter of classical Tamil literature - Madurai, one of the oldest Tamil cities. Continue your Southern India Motorcycle Tour to explore the most sacred pilgrim town in South India. The world-renowned Meenakshi - Sundareswara Temple nestled in the heart of Madurai was built in 1636 in Indo-Saracenic style by the most famous king of the Nayak dynasty.  Lord Siva in his incarnation as Sundareswarar and his fish-eyed spouse, Meenakshi, is enshrined in this twin temple. 
Explore a century old market and immerse yourself in the vibrancy and colors of Tamil Nadu.

Today after Breakfast set off for the Royal Enfield Adventurous Journey to South India. Today’s Motorcycle road trip is approximately 171 km from Madurai to “The Kashmir of South India”- Munnar. When the roads become curvy and the horizon is dominated by jagged landforms you are on a mountain road. A fantastic ride to a panorama of waterfalls and picturesque hills, Stunning emerald tea plantations, lakes, breathtaking cliffs and winding lanes of Munnar welcomes you in “God’s own country”- Kerala. An endless view of rolling hills of green in various hues. Experience the best Motorcycle road trip in India where the beauty of the winding roads is beyond words. 
Taste the elixir of life by sipping hot tea in some tea estate, offering you a stunning aura and liveliness. At nearly 1500 meters above sea level, anyone who is not a walrus may choose to wear a fleece. Explore the beauty of the town with the best motorcycle experience in India by a ride up to Kerala’s highest point. 
kick back and relax in the evening.

Today after breakfast get ready to experience the best off- beat motorcycle holiday tour as you ride your Royal Enfield on the roads of south India- under the blue sky looking up at the rugged peaks and the cool breeze hitting your face, experience this nature’s bliss on a scenic road trip on a motorcycle from Munnar to Thekkady. This fully guided Motorcycle road trip offers the view of large stretched Tea estates, forests of coconut palms, and Waterfalls. The beautiful sight may tempt you to park your bikes and capture its beauty in your cameras.
In the evening go for a leisure stroll to the market road of Thekkady, decked with aromatic spices, and traditional handloom silk of Kerala else, one can opt to see the colorful performance of “Kathakali”-The Classical Indian Dance and Drama of Kerala.

Enjoy the morning which is blended with nature. Relish a mouth- watering breakfast and start your offbeat motorcycle touring in southern India to explore the area around Thekkady. Explore the farms of Thekkady Which is home to a lush Panorama of Spice plantations and Tea gardens. There you will get to know about various herbs and spices like ginger, garlic, cardamom, cinnamon, coffee, tea, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, pepper, etc. Visit the factories to learn about spices and tea. Taste some refreshing tea with light refreshments, talk to the planters, learn the complex tea plantation process and take some memorable pictures in the middle of the evergreen Tea garden.
At the end of the day, you will get an opportunity to stroll and shop in the market or just relax at your resort and indulge in some rejuvenating ayurvedic spa treatment with herbs and scents Kerala is famous for.

Today is the last riding day and we pack the motorbikes back and enjoy the trip in the car now.

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be heading to the “Venice of the East”-Alleppey. Alleppey is also known as the “Gateway of backwaters”. Enjoy the stunning preternatural landscape of rubber plantations along the roads to allepey . Your home for tonight would be Deshadan Backwater Resort surrounded by dense greenery and tranquil water bodies. Built with a lagoon surrounded by backwaters, overlooking the evergreen groves of coconut trees and parallel to the Vembanad lake – the longest freshwater lake in India.

In the Evening Board a boat for a private cruise along Lake Vembanad before entering the enchanting backwaters. 

After breakfast drive to the last city of kerala- Kochi, the financial capital of Kerala, also called “The Queen of Arabian Sea”, the last picturesque destinations of your vacations in southern India. Kochi is a major hub of the World’s Spice route, explore the immense natural beauty of the town with a fully guided sightseeing tour of south India which includes one of the oldest European churches in India the Church of St. Francis - a landmark edifice built by the Portuguese, where the body of late legendary explorer Vasco da Gama was originally buried. Next would be The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, which has a quaint charm of its own. Built in typical Portuguese and Malabar architecture, the palace was gifted to the Raja of Kochi by the Portuguese. Visit Jew town, once the abode of several jews, is a tiny antique market packed with ancient things.

Today after breakfast, Our representative will drop you at the Kochi International Airport.
Catch your onward flight.
Farewell!!
“Let your Travel bag be full of memories!!”