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Southern India (Chennai to Kochi)

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Southern India stretching from Chennai to Kochi takes travellers through one of the subcontinent's most culturally rich and geographically diverse corridors. Chennai, Tamil Nadu's capital, is a gateway to Dravidian temple architecture, classical Carnatic music, and some of India's most celebrated ancient sites, including the UNESCO-listed monuments of Mahabalipuram. Moving south and west, the route passes through the lush hill stations of the Nilgiris, spice-scented Kerala backwaters, and wildlife reserves like Periyar. Kochi, a historic port city shaped by Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial influence, draws travellers for its thriving arts scene, cuisine, and iconic Chinese fishing nets lining the harbour.

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Southern India (Chennai to Kochi) · 14 days

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Southern India Coast to Coast Cycling Ride – Self-Launched

Cycle independently across two of India's most captivating southern states — Tamil Nadu and Kerala — on a self-launched version of Exodus's classic coast-to-coast ride. Starting in Pondicherry and finishing in Fort Kochi, you'll pedal through French colonial lanes, rice paddies, ancient temple towns, emerald tea estates, rubber plantations and the tranquil Kerala backwaters — all on your own schedule. Swap the guided group and support vehicle for a self-hire touring bike, local buses and trains for transfer days, budget heritage hotels and family-run guesthouses, and direct-booked activities. This is one of the most rewarding self-launched cycling routes in Asia, and doing it independently saves a significant chunk of money without sacrificing any of the magic.

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