Cycle tours to Kerala gaining popularity
Online, July 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Soon on the trails of village trails and coconut trails, cycle trails that enable the tourists to piece together the long forgotten ancient routes to Kerala is going to be the hottest attraction in the Kerala itineraries. This tour option will be a good choice to explore the forgotten tracks and backwaters of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Wedged between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, Kerala is well known for its rich greenery, meandering maze of backwaters, wildlife reserves, tea and coffee plantations and an impressive coastline with many famous and unexplored beaches thrown in all the way!
Cycling expedition is gaining popularity mostly among the younger lot with a penchant for adventure tourism. The tour covers almost all the important tourist destinations in Kerala including the Thattekkad bird sanctuary, the only bird sanctuary in Kerala, the hill station of Munnar, the serene charm of the Kumarakom backwaters and the magnificence of the Periyar nature reserve among others. The Periyar reserve is the home of the last remaining tigers in Kerala apart from elephants, bisons, boars and the endangered Nilgiri Tahrs that are restricted to the Nilgiri biosphere.
The bicycle tours also cover Kumarakom, the haven for water lovers where they switch from bicycle to boat and spend a relaxing afternoon in the backwaters. Kochi could well be the next stopover where the tourists can indulge in a historical trail through some of the well preserved Portuguese and Dutch edifices, palaces, synagogue and colonial buildings. Enjoy an evening on the beach, dotted with Chinese nets , savour the spicy sea food delicacies cooked and served right in front of your eyes or rummage through the antique shops of Fort Kochi- the options are all yours in this fascinating historic town that flaunts heavy influences of many cultures and civilizations who have made this city their home in some part of the history!
There are many budget hotels, home stays and eco lodges to spend the night. In case you are fancying something truly different hire a house boat and spend the night on the serene waters under the starlit sky. The cycling tour is a great bet to explore the history, culture and nature of Kerala. The typical tropical climate of Kerala underscored by cool sea breezes and pleasant climate is ideal for cycling that would make the discovery of the hidden treasures of God's own country more enjoyable.
Mr. Venu K Nair, Marketing Head of Karma Kerala, a popular tour planner in South India had this to say" Bicycle tours are likely to be more popular among the budget travelers, back packers and adventure loving youngsters. Kerala being a safe ans peaceful state, is ideal for cycle tours and in the coming days, the popularity of cycle tours in Kerala will increase manifold'
Karma Kerala is one of the most reputed travel operators in Kerala with sales counters in Edinburgh and UK to handle holiday plans of both foreign and domestic tourists.