SOUTH INDIA · INDIA
South India’s best days out.
The 9 most popular cycling tours in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.
Vintage bicycle tour in Pondicherry’s French, Tamil, and Muslim neighborhoods, with guide, helmet, bike, and bottled water in about 2 hours.
Most Popular“This was a great tour. Even though I was the only person booked in it still ran. This tour provided an opportunity to visit a larger area than you would normally see when walking around. The guide also provided interesting background informatiRead more”
Ride from Bangalore to Nandi Hills by bike with breakfast, temple visits, a silk stop, pottery making, and an organic buffet lunch.
“My friends and I had an absolute blast biking around Nandi Hills. Ajith was the ultimate guide and taught us so much! We are visiting from the US so learning so many things in such a sort amount of time can feel overwhelming, but Ajith explaiRead more”
A small-group 3-hour Fort Kochi cycling tour with Chinese Fishing Nets, major churches and synagogues, plus Dhobi Khana and spice stops.
“Our guide was a local guy who knew the area well, very informative morning cycling through the narrow alleyways of Fort Kochi area. The bikes were fine and all good but would suggest 3 hours is enough, especially if it’s hot.”
Cycle 25 km through Kerala’s backwaters and wetlands, spot birds, watch a morning fish auction, then relax with Kerala-style food in Kochi.
“Its like having multiple activities rolled into one: you learn about fishing techniques, get to see wetlands, back waters and the ocean and enjoy some spectacular scenery on the way. Ride is 20 plus km so moderate fitness required.”
Heritage bike tour in Pondicherry: French and Tamil quarters, Sri Aurobindo ashram, and a hot drink for $14.
“To start we had really good MTB bikes the guide Shiram has a great knowledge of the history and the community of Pondicherry. We had a wonderful tour and there was enough time for questions, after that he helped us to book a tour in Auroville and made sure that everything worked out just wonderful…”
Cycle from Fort Kochi to Kannamali and Kumbalangi on quiet lanes, shrimp-farm sandbanks, and backwater views with a safety-first guide.
“We did the beach and backwater half day cycling tour and absolutely loved it! Our guide Abid was excellent- he kept us really safe whilst also giving us an incredible experience and showing us a side to Kochi that we wouldn’t have seen if we were on our own. The route was around 50km which…”
Morning cycle tour in Mysore past palaces, markets, churches, and old lanes, with chai, breakfast, and English guides.
“Informative, interesting and relaxed cruising around the sites and back lanes of Mysore. Our guide Ajay shared his love for the city he grew up in. The bikes were the best I have ever ridden in India.”
Private 4-hour motor bike tour of Bengaluru with a local guide, helmets, and flexible stops from JW Marriott to Basavanagudi.
“The Motor Bike tour was excellent. Chandan my guide was very attentive, kind and shared lots of information about Bangalore and the sights. It was so much fun exploring the city by motor bike and you get to see lots in the 4 hours. Highly recommend this tour.”
6-hour eBike tour from Kochi to Marari with fishermen villages, fish farms, beach stops, banana-leaf lunch, swim, A/C return.
“We were picked up by Francis at the port and our bike tour started in Fort Cochi - through the streets, along the ocean wall and best of all through the backwaters on small tracks. We were told it was 50km, rather a lot for us, so we stopped after 30km and went back in…”
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