When your head’s a clutter and you want a getaway, hitting the road is your answer to seek some much-needed novelty. When we got the invitation for this year’s OWASP SEASIDES, we didn’t need to think twice about how we were going to reach our destination.

Trivandrum - Goa, Western coastal highway bike trip

As we set to cruise along the western coast, all my memories as it unravels will be yours to beckon. Stay tuned and follow me on my journey to the Pearl of the Orient. A long road, sunshine and the beaches, here we come!

Trip Breakdown

  • Day 1: Trivandrum - Calicut
    • The journey begins! pushing north through the bustling towns of Kerala.
  • Day 2: Calicut - Mangalore via Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
    • Riding on the waves at Asia’s longest drive-in beach was the absolute highlight of the day.
  • Day 3: Mangalore - Goa
    • Crossing into Karnataka and finally reaching the sunny shores of Goa.
  • Day 4: Goa - Hampi (317 km - 7h 52m)
    • A detour into history. Exploring the magnificent ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire.
  • Day 5: Hampi - Madurai
    • The long ride back south, traversing the diverse landscapes of the Deccan plateau.
  • Day 6: Madurai - Kazhakuttom
    • The final leg, returning home with a backpack full of memories.

Interactive Route Map

You can view our Live Location and Photos here to see the exact path we took.

Few memories of the trip captured in a frame.