Name: 10 Days 'West Coast Express’ Guided Motorcycle Tour from Goa to Kanyakumari in South India
Brand: Karma Yatri
Price: 180000 INR
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

08:00

Check-out Time:

20:00

You will stay for nine nights in various accommodations including hotels and boutique homestays. The start of the trip sets the tone for the rest of the journey and the end of the trip is an intimate moment to reflect, relish, and basically have one big party.

The properties Karma Yatri uses at various locations, that serve as start and end points of the itinerary, are unique and carefully selected.

The properties combine the best in hospitality that the region has to offer, great food, and the ability for you all to behave like a group. Please note that although Karma Yatri provides blankets and duvets, it is recommended that you carry a sleeping bag for added comfort.

Night 1: Goa - Noi Varo Villa or similar
Night 2: Gokarna - Namaste Cafe or similar
Night 3: Udipi - Paradise Isle Beach Resort or similar
Night 4: Bekal - Kanan Beach Resort or similar
Night 5: Calicut - The Jackfruit tree or similar
Night 6: Fort Kochi - Old Harbour hotel or similar
Night 7: Alleppey - Backwater Farmhouse or similar
Night 8: Varkala - Bluewater Beach Resort or similar
Night 9 : Nadar Uvari Holiday Homes or similar

Program

Day 1: Arrive at Goa ( 50 kilometers / 31 miles)

A marriage of Portuguese and Indian cultures, Goa needs little introduction. From its sun-kissed beaches, the seafood, Susegad and beers by a shack, you need to experience the land of chill atleast once in your lifetime.

Check into your stay for the night, meet the Karma Yatri team, and other riders on the trip. Take in the calm of the beach, a nice meal and get set to start what is going be an epic road trip!

Day 2: Goa - Gokarna ( 160 kilometers / 99 miles)

Today you will ride to the coast line of Karnataka and a small temple town that beckons you its south; here a succession of remote low key beaches are only accessible by boat or foot. Historically, Gokarna was known as one of the seven important Hindu pilgrimage centres and sits at the estuary of the river Aghanashini.

Though the main beach is crowded, its these beaches to the south of the town, that offer a perfect place to unwind in the lap of nature, a short hike or lay back and immerse yourself in shade by the beach. Waves crashing in earshot, our journey moving further south.

Day 3: Gokarna - Udipi ( 200 kilometers / 124 miles)

Day three takes you to a region in Karnataka famous for the ubiquitous 'dosa’. Udipi is not only famous for its cuisine but also its temples and though a little inland from coast, it has its own charm. Don't forget to also try out the crispy joy of digging into some kori roti (Tulu-mangalorean cuisine) that originated not far from this town. Kori means chicken in Tulu.

Day 4: Udipi - Bekal ( 138 kilometers / 86 miles)

Continue your journey further down south to the north of Kerala's coastline and into the long, unspoilt, honey-gold beach at Bekal in the Kasaragod district. Bekal fort is another great place for a walkabout and is among the largest forts in Kerala that has been impeccably maintained.

Day 5: Bekal - Calicut ( 172 kilometers / 107 miles)

The word 'calico' means ‘typically plain white or unbleached’ fabric. The calico cloth was ‘Kora’ cotton fabric made from the fine cotton sourced through hot and dry Tamil areas, the areas near Palakkad gap in Western Ghat and also from northern Malabar villages.

The fabric is known to trace it roots back to the 'City of Spices' - Calicut; which is your destination for today. The city was once one of the great ports of the Malabar region for Indian spices and other items that made their way around the world.

Day 6: Calicut - Fort Kochi ( 171 kilometers / 106 miles)

Your ride today takes you further south from Calicut towards Fort Kochi. Harking back to the time of the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Jewish, and Chinese trader influence on the area - Fort Kochi's vibe seemingly remains framed in time, with relics of their architecture.

The result is a motley combination of medieval Portugal, Holland, and an English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast - topped off with tourist trappings.⁣ It is nonetheless a beautiful place to spend time walking about its markets and laid back street culture.

An iconic symbol of this area are the Chinese fishing nets introduced by Chinese explorers who landed there in the 14th century. Set against a setting sun there is something picturesque about these nets standing in a row across the shore.

Day 7: Fort Kochi - Alleppey ( 60 kilometers / 37 miles)

Further down the Malabar Coast from Fort Kochi is the town of Alleppey (Alappuzha) and your destination for today. Alleppey is popular as a hub of the Kerala backwaters and moving away from its centre, you enter a vast watery paradigm of greenery.

Alleppey has a laid back pace of life in little villages by the banks, stores selling toddy, and every now and then Kerala's iconic Kettuvallams passing you by. The slow current gently lulling you into the calm and serenity of this region in God’s own country.

Day 8: Alleppey - Varkala ( 117 kilometers / 73 miles)

Today’s journey is a short ride but long stay. Relax on the pristine shores of one the prettiest beaches in the country. Sit in one of the shacks that dot the Varkala Cliff (a geo-heritage site), and soak in the hues of a mesmerizing sunset - on the southern coast.

Day 9: Varkala - Kanyakumari ( 138 kilometers / 86 miles)

Over the last few days you've traveled with you through some beautiful destinations on India's southwest coast - taking a peek into their history, cuisine, culture and sights. 1200 kilometers of road-tripping makes up the West Coast Express ride and today’s ride marks the end of our journey, at the end of India - its southernmost tip!

Kanyakumari is a small coastal town with some surreal views like the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea and if you're lucky you can even see the sun set and the moon rise at the same time over the 'sangam' of these three water bodies.

The town mostly draws pilgrims to the Temple of the Virgin Sea Goddess - Kumari Amman, and tourists to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, but the vibe still remains slightly non-commercial. As the sunsets on the coast and the ride; you're left with sublime memories of the road trip just gone by.

Day 10: Departure day

Skill level

Beginner:

can ride for 2-3 hours
minimal riding experience
assistance required
comfortable with curves and leans
basic experience with unsurfaced roads
short distance ascents and descents

Included excursions

We have several excursions to choose from, some which are part of our journey and some that are optional activities.

Instructors

Hashim Qayoom

Two decades of motorcycling and the opportunity to live in many parts of India and Europe. A passion that keeps growing with every riding season. New roads to discover, more friends to ride with is his mantra. He speaks Hindi, Kashmiri, Tamil, English, German, French and a smattering of other Indian dialects. A native of Kashmir means that a vast network that can be called upon in case of any emergency or contingencies.

Location

The lure of the Western coast with its never ending beaches, gastronomic orgies, and the overall visual possibilities on two wheels beckons you on a journey! With the monsoons over, all of India has come alive and nowhere is it more evident than the Western Coast of India.

With pristine white beach sands on one side and the almost contiguous Western Ghats on the other, this journey traverses an almost parallel line right between these two geographical marvels. From beaches to mountains, spirituality to debauchery, cuisine to fashion there is a little bit for every senses.

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Food

Food is a mix of local and continental, allowing you to experience the local cuisine but ensuring that your taste buds are not overpowered by the spicy Indian fare.

Chai or the omnipresent Indian tea is a very important part of your trip. From early morning starts to your numerous stops by the road, this (often) milky and sweet beverage is like a road trip elixir, providing a much-needed break for the bum sore you will inevitably experience on these roads.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea
Soda

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Organic
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Pescatarian
Hallal
Seafood

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Visits to local markets

Beaches/ attractions in the vicinity of accommodation for that day of the itinerary

Short ride or walk to nearby locations of interest.

What's included

8 days of riding
Visits to multiple sights and attractions for listed destinations on the itinerary
Motorcycle rental (inclusive of fuel)
Service of multilingual guide
Backup vehicle (minimum of 6 people to be included)
Support team
9 nights' accommodations
Meals for nine days
Beverages
Internal transfers
Entries and permits
Taxes

What's not included

International air travel
Personal shopping
Personal equipment
Camera equipment
Medical insurance
Emergency evacuation
Alcohol and cigarettes
Tips (recommended amount: 10%)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

GOI

Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport)

32 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 29 per person

GOX

Manohar International Airport

55 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 29 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Manohar International Airport (GOX) or Goa International Airport (GOI). Airport transfers are available at cost. The Karma Yatri team can arrange this for you. Please send an inquiry for more information.

Airport: Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) Airport transfer available: Goa International Airport (Dabolim Airport) (US$ 29 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Airport: Manohar International Airport Airport transfer available: Manohar International Airport (US$ 29 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.

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