Why Morning Bike Rides Are the Best Way to Feel High Vibes?

This has to be one of the most memorable moments of my life.

One morning, my friend and I decided to ride to Kanyakumari to witness the sunrise on his Royal Enfield. It was just the two of us, with a bike, an open road, and our shared love for travelling.

We started from our hometown at around 5:45 AM. Unfortunately, we missed the sunrise we had planned to see. The reason for our late start is a funny story, but let's keep that one between us! 😄

Usually, it takes around 1.5 hours by bike to reach Kanyakumari from our hometown. So, without wasting much time, we headed straight towards Kanyakumari.

The newly constructed flyovers and national highways around Nagercoil gave us some beautiful views. The mountains in the background made the ride even more enjoyable. There is something special about riding early in the morning when the roads are still relatively quiet and the day is just beginning.

REACHED KANYAKUMARI :)

Even though we missed the sunrise, reaching Kanyakumari itself felt great. We spent some time around the sunrise point and enjoyed the atmosphere.

There was a crowd, as usual, and we had our own little emergency moment trying to manage the crowd! 

We also spent some time at the places connected with the memories of the 2004 tsunami. Some places are not just tourist attractions. They carry memories, emotions and stories that stay with you.

We then moved around Kanyakumari, including the Sunset Point and the area around the Kumari Amman Temple.

REACHED KANYAKUMARI :) SUNRISE POINT

CROWD TIME EMERGENCY 

IN MEMORY OF TSUNAMI ☹️

SUNSET POINT THE VIEW TOWER

OTHER ENTRANCE OF KUMARI AMMAN TEMPLE

OUR NEXT STOP — VATTAKOTTAI FORT

After spending some time in Kanyakumari, we continued our bike ride towards Vattakottai Fort, one of the well-known historical places along the Kanyakumari coastline.

By then, we were already hungry and had not properly stopped for a meal. But we were so interested in exploring the fort that hunger had to wait for a while!

It was amazing to see how the fort has been preserved over the years. The real beauty of Vattakottai Fort can be experienced when you actually walk inside its walls and look at the sea and surrounding landscape.

From one end of the fort, we could also see the domes of the Thoothukudi atomic power station in the distance.

For me, travelling is not always about seeing a new place. Sometimes, a place suddenly reminds you of people.

While standing there, I started missing my other friends. I remembered a previous visit to Vattakottai Fort with them. Those memories came back naturally, and for a few moments, I was more interested in remembering the past than taking photographs.

ENTRANCE VATTAKOTTAI

ONE CORNER 

GOOD VIEW LEFT END

VATTAKOTTAI BEACH

CENTRE POOL OF THE FORT

VATTAKOTTAI BEACH

After exploring the fort and its beach, we continued our journey.

We were getting seriously hungry by then, so breakfast became the priority. After that, we planned to continue towards Chothavilai Beach.

But the story didn't go exactly as planned.

By this time, the sun was already strong, and the midday heat was becoming difficult to handle. I wasn't prepared for that much heat, and my energy was slowly disappearing.

So, instead of forcing ourselves to continue, we decided to call it a day and head back home.

Sometimes, knowing when to stop is also part of travelling.

THE MANAKUDI BACKWATERS

On our way from Vattakottai towards Chothavilai, we passed through some beautiful areas, including the famous Manakudi Backwaters.

The bridge around this area is a familiar landmark for travellers and offers some really nice views of the surrounding landscape.

Unfortunately, we didn't take photographs that time.

But that's okay.

Not every beautiful moment needs to be captured on a camera. Some moments are simply meant to stay in your memory.

Maybe next time, I'll stop there properly and capture the views.

RELAXING AREA

MID NOON MOMENTS

ALWAYS A NICE VIEW

THINK BEFORE YOU PLAN!

If you're planning a bike ride around Kanyakumari, take some time to plan your route before starting.

There are plenty of beaches, viewpoints, historical places and small villages around the district. Many of them are relatively close to each other, so having a basic idea of the route can save you time and energy.

Mark the important places you want to visit and check the route before you leave. Also, don't hesitate to ask local people for directions.

They often know places that you won't easily find on Google Maps.

And honestly, that's one of the best parts of travelling.

Sometimes the best places aren't the ones you planned to visit.

They are the places you discover along the way.

ONE MORNING. ONE BIKE. ONE FRIEND. MANY MEMORIES.

That morning didn't go exactly according to our plan.

We missed the sunrise.

We got hungry.

The heat defeated us.

We couldn't cover all the places we wanted.

But somehow, it became one of those rides I still remember.

Maybe that's what makes a journey memorable.

The perfect trips are not always the ones that go perfectly!!!

DISCLAIMER:

This post is based on my personal travel experience and memories from the trip. Travel conditions, routes, accessibility and local surroundings may change over time. Please verify current information before planning your visit.