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We had an amazing trip and fabulous cultural experience. Our guide was absolutely brilliant and most definitely was key in making the whole holiday so memorable.
The people we met on the trip and along the way.
Sehar definitely made the trip a truly unforgettable experience for us. He is one of the best guides we have ever had on an Exodus trip. He frequently went above and beyond to help us in every way.
Expert guide. So much to see and explore. Great routeGood support from admin team
Cycling on crazy busy Indian streets. Views across Tamil Nadu. Hill Country climbs and descents. Spice Plantation visit. Great local restaurants
Abi was exemplary. The best leader we have ever had on a bike tour. Great sense of humour, good attention to detail. Really helpful with advice regarding rebooking flights
A feast of experiences and sensations.
Reaching the coast at the end of our trip
Abhi was the perfect ambassador for his country. Always wanting to ensure that we got the best out of our trip. Nothing was too much trouble for him and his support team.
Have no preconceptions, you won’t be disappointed just enjoy all that India has to offer. The people are warm and inviting and you are never far away from a wave and a smile.
Thr trip was very well organised from start to finish. The team leader was extremely helpful and supportive throughout, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The riding experience was amazing, taking us through two very different districts adding variety to the scenery. Cycling through paddy fields, tea, spice and rubber plantations made each day feel different and interesting. I also really appreciated the mix of accommodation, as it allowed us to experience a range of stays.
It's hard to pick one highlight, as the entire trip was a highlight for me. Every day offered something special, from the cycling to the scenery and the overall experience.
I was extremely happy with our bike leader. He was knowledgeable, well organised and always approachable and encouraging. He managed the group well, gave clear guidance, and were very supportive, which really added to the enjoyment of the trip. Extremely supportive him and the full team when I was not well.
Well organised trips, helpful customer service before and during the trip, excellent trip notes.
The variety. It worked well going from Tamil Nadu to Kerala - it wouldn't have been so good going the other way.
He was excellent. He tried very hard to make the trip as interesting as possible for us and was very efficient when one person had a fall and needed to go to hospital.
A perfect mix of scenic backroads and vibrant town streets, offering an authentic glimpse into India’s culture. The locals were incredibly friendly, always greeting us with smiles and curiosity as we passed through their villages. Kerala’s relaxed vibe, combined with its stunning landscapes, made every ride a joy.
Our tour leader was outstanding—knowledgeable, approachable, and always ready with helpful tips or an encouraging word during the challenging climbs. From the breathtaking tea plantations to the tranquil backwaters, every moment was memorable. Highly recommend this trip for those seeking adventure, cultural immersion, and great camaraderie!
Too many to list here - cycling up the hilly rainforest to Thekaddy, our first glimpse of the Arabian sea and knowing we've cycled South India from coast to coast, a lunch stop at a local couple's home alongside the Cauvery River, visit to the Brihadishwara Temple, to name a few
Waterproof clothing/gear if your going during monsoon season (the rain is welcoming in between the humidity and heat of India)
Fully immersive into the local culture, the trip takes in the ways of life across a hugely populated and relatively underdeveloped state of Tamil Nadu and the more prosperous and relatively developed state of Kerala. It is not for the faint heated as long cycling days end with relatively modest accommodation and throughout the local food is the only option, and toilet stops basic.
The unspoilt beauty of the back roads through paddy fields and the scenery of Kerala
He had not done this trip since before covid. Therefore not as well versed on routes, culture, hotels etc as one would usually expect from exodus. That said he was always helpful, organised and keen to see everyone ok.
Be ready for a full immersion into India - and happy with a lack of sophistication
Week one: too much cycling on busy main roads, too much cycling on busy dual carriageways, hotel with rats and mould, rivers dead from raw sewage, endless piles of rubbish, bland countryside. Week two: Kerala, beautiful cycling, much quieter roads, great views.
Very friendly locals, an aspirational country clearly highly motivated to embrace education.
Excellent team, faultless.
Skip the first week, find a trip spending more time in Kerala.
Loved this trip. Tamil Nadu was lush and the people very friendly. Lots of wildlife. Hindu temple in Madurai was really worth a visit. Food was fantastic. Tamil Nadu and Kerala very different places. Western Ghats forests and tea plantations stunning. Kerala was beautiful. Decent hotels. Good guide and back up team. They could not have been more patient and kind. The cycling at times was challenging. Some days the temperature was 38 with high humidity. The roads were generally very good apart from day 3 which was an awful road. There were a lot of punctures that day. It was for me the hardest day. More like mountain biking. There are some long flat days at the start and some hills in the middle which were actually ok( I did the recommended pre trip training). The days in the hills were the best. I wasn’t mad about the houseboat stay. I’d have been happy with a day boat trip and another night on dry land. I enjoyed every day though (even day 3).
I liked the temple in Madurai, the birds, the days we cycled in the Ghats and the tea plantations best. And the food.
Shekkar was very knowledgable. All the team were very kind,friendly and helpful.
I wouldn’t bother with taking clip in pedals, too many hazards on the roads to make it safe. Cows buses etc. Cycling in city traffic was scary at first but actually quickly worked out it’s not aggressive like the UK. Everyone gives way for you and no one drives too fast. I would take light weight bike lights. We had a couple of late finishes and really should have had lights. Take plenty of mosquito repellant, especially for long days when you might arrive at dusk. They bite through your cycle shorts. Some long days in the saddle. Worth investing in good cycle shorts. Take your own saddle maybe. Pack light as you can have washing done midway through at one of the 2 night hotel stays. Most places we stopped for lunch had hand washing facilities but wet wipes were handy. Take a water bottle with a mouth piece cover as roads very dusty. They give you plenty of snacks and have electrolytes for your water bottle.
This is not a trip for the faint-hearted : but if you are ok in temperatures of 30 degrees and over; you are a keen cyclist, can cycle 100km and cope with frenetic and unruly city traffic; you have an interest in foreign culture and religion ; and you have a strong tolerance of pungent smells this is the trip for you! I went prepared for this…..and thought it was great!
Visiting the amazing Hindu temples in Thanjavur after dark, beautifully floodlit, and being fortunate enough to see a performance of traditional dance there.
Shekar was a very good leader, always thinking of ways to make our expedition more memorable and more enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble and the things we did and the places we went to were very interesting.
I found a rear mirror very useful..... partly to ensure that there was always somebody behind me which was good for my morale !...... And partly in navigating the city traffic and knowing when it was bad time to pull out !