KERALA
God's Own Country — riding through endless green and cascading waterfalls.
Overview
Kerala, 'God's Own Country', is a land of lush green landscapes, serene backwaters, majestic waterfalls, ancient temples, and a unique cultural heritage. Riding through Kerala on a motorcycle is one of the most cinematic experiences in India.
Distance from Bangalore
650 KM
Best Time to Visit
September to March (Post Monsoon)
Highlights
- •Western Ghats mountain passes
- •Athirappilly Waterfalls
- •Munnar tea estates
- •Kerala backwaters
- •Ancient Guruvayur Temple
- •Wayanad wildlife
History
Kerala has a rich history spanning over 3000 years. The ancient Sangam literature mentions Kerala's spice trade with the Romans and Arabs. The state's temples reflect unique Kerala style architecture (Kerala Nālu kettu), distinct from the Dravidian style of neighboring states.
Places to Visit
Athirappilly Falls
The 'Niagara of India' — a spectacular 80-foot waterfall in Thrissur district.
Munnar
High altitude tea gardens with misty valleys and rolling green hills.
Wayanad
Wild forests, ancient cave temples, and tribal heritage in northern Kerala.
Travel Experience
The ride from Bangalore to Kerala takes you through hairpin bends on the Western Ghats, into thick rainforests, and along roads lined with rubber and coconut trees. The rain on the windscreen, the fresh air, the green everywhere — it's a sensory overload of the best kind.
Gallery
