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Sunrise at Land's End

Kanthaloor, Chettinad, Dhanushkodi

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4 Nights / 5 Days (includes transit days)

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DISTANCE

160KM

MIN. GROUP SIZE

8

ELEVATION GAIN

350M

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'Sunrise at Land's End' spans 4 nights and 3 days, with ~160 km of riding. We start with the descent down from the western ghats of Kerala to the Tamil Nandu plains. We then make our way to the Chettinad region which is known for its unique architecture and delectable cuisine, both of which you will experience as authentically as possible on this tour. This is the real stuff, not the "Chettinad restaurant" cuisine that's bandied about every which way across the country. The ride on the last day of the tour will take you over the picturesque Pamban bridge and onto a tiny strip of land wedged between ocean waters, that goes all the way to Land's End in Dhanushkodi. This is the closest point between India and Srilanka, located just a few kilometres from the island nation.

'Sunrise at Land's End' is segment 3 of our unique 3-segment itinerary in Dec'22, coursing through the breadth of southern India from Allepey in the West to Dhanushkodi in the East. This coast-to-coast epic journey presents south India in its many hues, cultures, landscapes and diverse, intriguing history. The itinerary includes cycling, trekking, camping, wildlife spotting and visits to various cultural and historical sights, providing an immersive and untainted experience that the discerning traveller will appreciate. Expect an experience of a lifetime!

Discounts are available if you book more than one segment (contact us at the time of booking). The other segments are "Trippy Kerala" and "Camping in the clouds".
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Itinerary

 Sunrise at Land's End (segment 3)
'Sunrise at Land's End spans 4 nights and 3 days, with ~160 km of riding starting with the descent down from Kanthaloor and then in the plains of Chettinad, Mandapam, Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi.

Day 1:
  • Arrive at the meeting point in Kanthaloor by 5 pm
  • Overnight stay at the homestay in Kanthaloor

Day 2:
  • Breakfast at the homestay
  • Ride to Udumalpet (50 km) or Palani (80 km), we descend at first and then it’s all flat roads in the plains. Lunch en-route.
  • Transfer to Karaikudi, Chettinad
  • Overnight stay in a Chettinad mansion 

Day 3:
  • Breakfast at the Chettinad mansion
  • Ride to see the historical sights and mansions of Chettinad, with a stop at Attangudi for a tile painting session - 40 km, 200 m gain. 
  • Special Chettinad meal in Karaikudi.
  • Antique shopping(optional)
  • Drive to Mandapam
  • Overnight stay at a homestay in Mandapam

Day 4:
  • Ride to Land’s end in time for sunrise, and then ride back to the homestay. Total 40 km, with breakfast en-route
  • Lunch at the homestay
  • NYE party
  • Overnight stay in Mandapam

Day 5:
  • End of tour. All participants depart.
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FAQs

What's included in this tour?
  • Curated and guided cycling and travel experience
  • Transportation of bicycles
  • Comfortable accommodations at memorable locations
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary
  • Lead riders and guides from our crew of experts
  • Ride refreshments
  • Mechanical support
  • First aid kit & medical emergency support
  • Entry fees, permits, and vehicle parking
What's not included in this tour?
  • All expenses during transit
  • Meals not mentioned above
  • Transportation of riders to the starting point and back from the endpoint (carpooling will be facilitated)
  • Personal expenses
  • Bicycle rentals (available as an add-on)

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