If not a Harley and Davidson than the Indian beast Royal Enfield or the classic Bullet would just make your road trip a perfect way to experience the myriad surprise in Idukki’s less traveled roads. A ride over the mud bridge- Asia’s largest soil bridge built across the Velliamkandam River makes a Bikers journey extremely interesting. A ride over the bridge that further connects with Kattapana – Kottayam road from where another main road will lead you to some villages and hot spot tourist destination like Vagamon, Thekkady and Idukki dam. all add to the biking experience making this one exciting road trip.
Bike Rides
Ayyappancoil adventure trips available in the form of bike trip to the suspension bridge also the longest suspension bridge in Kerala is a topping on the dessert. A perfect place to rest after a long bike ride, you will feel so rejuvenated by simply watching the surroundings. During the summer season after a long ride, a swim in the below flowing Periyar river water will only be refreshing.
Bamboo rafting
The locals use catamarans and bamboo rafts, a ride in these local boats will only be an additional experience. The flat convenient bamboo rafts offer a unique experience. The local oarsmen will simply row away into the river water making the ride exciting. Watching the scenic beauty of the river, the view of the sunset, the rafts floating, the local fishermen catching fish, the misty clad view of the mountains at a distance, the towering coconut tree thickets and the unknown terrain hidden behind them make the boat ride an adventurous deal.
Cycle rides
If you wish to catch some more entertainment you should try your hands at fishing here like the locals do with make shift nets or the make shift anglers. The terrain here is exciting and rugged and is perfect for some bicycling fun. A cycle ride through the villages will give you a firsthand experience of how a village is. The meeting with the tribals and learning their way of life and culture is a learning experience and it also makes the bicycle trip an exciting one.
A walk over the suspension bridge will offer you the most picturesque view of the region. The aerial view of the surroundings and the mind calming view of the river water flowing beneath make the trip to this region exciting.
River crossing
During the summer you can try your hand at river crossing. Don’t take the task easy as river crossing might appear easy but is definitely an adventurous thing to do. If river crossing seems too much than plan a leisure picnic near the dam water reservoir and enjoy the scenic view of the surroundings.
Head out on a trek or hike through the tribal villages, the tea and spice plantations and enjoy the natural beauty of Idukki’s least visited terrain the Ayyappankovil region.