Karma Yatri Motorcycle Tours is a premium class - guided motorcycle tour - company that offers Royal Enfield adventure rides across the Trans-Himalayas (Kashmir,Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh), Goa, the South West Coast and South India. Starting at
$2,300 per trip pp
Welcome aboard the West Coast Express! A 9 day exploratory motorcycle trip that starts in the heart of Susegad Goa and ends at the edge of South India's west coast - Kanyakumari.
â£â£The steamy heartland of India's subcontinent, South India is a melting pot of food, beaches, back waters, waterfalls, forests, ferry crossings, endless sunsets, spirituality, spices & sun.The rewards of road tripping in this region are in the slow winding curves on fast paced roads, and psychedelic hued sunsets on beaches you would never heard of..
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Quick Facts - Ride through over 1200 kms of India's South Western Coast traversing the cultural and natural highlights of this eclectic region. - Explore the heritage, everyday life, and oddities that make up this region. From small temple towns & remote low key beaches to popular destinations like: the City of Spices, Fort Kochi, Kerala's backwaters and the very edge of India at Cape Comorin. - Immerse your taste buds in the varied gastronomical gems of southern cuisine. Narrated through the medium of a motorcycle trip on slow winding curves through fast paced roads, and psychedelic sunsets on beaches you never heard of.. 😉 - Delve into the language dialects and stories of this region, to uncover why South India's west coast is a road trippers delight.
A marriage of Portuguese and Indian culture, Goa needs little introduction. From its verdant forests, sun-kissed beaches, laid back pace & 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, your bike, and other riders on the trip. Get set to start what is going be an epic road trip!
Day 2 Goa - Gokarna - 160 kms We begin with a ride to the north Karnataka coast, making our way to the legendary OM beach (situated south of Gokarna town). In the past,the beach was only approachable by a longish trek and became a popular getaway for tourists tired of Goa's overcrowded beaches. With a new approach road in place though, this haven is less secluded. But still, it remains a great place to unwind in the lap of nature. Also of note is the village of Gokarna which is a ‘Jyotirlinga', thereby a popular pilgrimage centre.
Day 3 Gokarna - Udipi - 200 kms Day three takes us 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 kms We continue our journey further down south by entering the northern region of Kerala's coastline. Today's ride takes us to the long unspoiled honey-gold sands of Bekal beach. If the beach gets too laid back and you feel like exploring a bit. Take a walk through the impeccably maintained 17th century fort that still stands here. Bekal fort is among the largest forts in Kerala.
Day 5 Bekal - Calicut - 172 kms Our destination for today is a coastal city steeped in the rich history of ancient India's trade and influence on the rest of the world. Present day Kozhikode was once known as the ‘City of Spices', an important trade port of the Malabar region. During India's colonization period the port was called ‘Calicut' (an anglicized version of Kozhikode)and also lent its name to the cotton fabric ‘Calico'. Trading of Calico eventually surpassed the port's spice trade, and even influenced British import laws at the time (Calico acts).
Day 6 Calicut - Fort Kochi - 171 kms Our ride today takes us further south from Calicut to 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 through relics of their architectural styles. The result, is a motley combination of a medieval Portugal, Holland, and English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast and topped off with tourist trappings.⣠It is nonetheless a beautiful place to spend time walking about its markets & laid back street culture. An iconic symbol of this area are the fishing nets that were introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century. Set against a setting sun, they are as picturesque as our next destination.
Day 7 Fort Kochi - Alleppey - 60 kms Further down the Malabar coast from Fort Kochi is the town of Alleppey (Alappuzha) and our destination for today. Alleppey is a popular hub of the Kerala backwaters, and moving away from its centre, you enter a vast watery paradigm of greenery. A laid back pace greets you .. One of life in little villages by the banks, stores selling toddy & every now and then Kerala's iconic Kettuvallams passing you by.The slow current gently lulling you into the serenity of God's own country.
Day 8 Alleppey - Varkala - 117 kms Today's journey is a short ride but long stay. We 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 kms Today's ride fittingly marks our journey's end at India's southernmost tip. Kanyakumari, is a small coastal town with some surreal views, like the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean & the Arabian Sea and a lucky chance to 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 sun sets on Cape Comorin, we bid our adieu to the amazing journey we have just been on and spend the night celebrating the South. Next day departures to home.
Hashim Qayoom
We are a premium class - guided motorcycle tour - company that offers Royal Enfield adventure rides across the Trans-Himalayas (Kashmir,Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh), Goa, the South West Coast and South India.
Our organization, Karma Yatri, has been operating in these parts for over a decade an...
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