Full Circle Kerala
Culture enthusiasts and immersive travelers seeking the full length of Kerala — from hills to backwaters to the southern tip.
Visual Inspirations
The Journey Overview
The definitive Kerala experience: Munnar peaks, Thekkady wildlife, Vagamon highlands, Kumarakom backwaters, Varkala cliffs, Kovalam beaches and Kanyakumari's tri-sea sunset.
Detailed Itinerary
Cochin to Munnar
Pick up from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam. Drive to Munnar (4 hrs). Check in and relax. Overnight stay.
Munnar
Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, Echo Point, Rajamalai (Nilgiri Tahr). Overnight stay.
Munnar to Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady (4 hrs). Check in, relax, optional spice plantation. Overnight stay.
Thekkady
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Tiger Reserve). Optional: Boating, Spice Plantation, Elephant Ride. Overnight stay.
Thekkady to Vagamon
Drive to Vagamon. Check in and relax. Overnight stay.
Vagamon
Explore Vagamon — Thangal, Murugan and Kurisumala hills; monastery dairy farm. Overnight stay.
Vagamon to Biki's Palm Villa
Drive towards Biki's via Illikkal Kallu and Ilaveezhapoonchira. Check in and enjoy leisure.
Biki's Palm Villa
Vaikom Temple, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Shikkara boating on Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay.
Biki's Palm Villa
Mango Meadows, Kuravilangad Church, Ettumanoor Temple, Kottayam Thirunakkara Temple, Mannam Church. Overnight stay.
Biki's Palm Villa to Alleppey or Marari
Check out and drive to Alleppey. Houseboat cruise. Overnight stay at Marari Beach Resort.
Alleppey or Marari
Enjoy the leisure beach at Marari. Overnight stay.
Alleppey or Marari to Varkala
Drive to Varkala (3 hrs). Check in and relax. Overnight stay.
Varkala
Papanasam Beach with its stunning red laterite cliffs, Janardhanaswamy Temple (13th century). Overnight stay.
Varkala to Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam (~2 hrs). Check in and relax. Overnight stay.
Kovalam: Kanyakumari Excursion
Drive to Kanyakumari (100 km, 3 hrs). Padmanabhapuram Palace, Sucheendram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial. Enjoy the sunset. Return to Kovalam.
Kovalam
Trivandrum sightseeing — Padmanabha Swami Temple, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Afternoon visit Poovar Golden Beach. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Kovalam to Trivandrum Departure
After Breakfast, Check out. Departure to Trivandrum along with Enchanting Memories of Kerala.
What's Included
- ✓Full-time travel concierge
- ✓Luxury boutique accommodations
- ✓Select cultural dining experiences
What's Excluded
- ✕International airfare
- ✕Personal purchases
Journey Outline
- Kanyakumari tri-sea sunset
- Varkala laterite cliff beaches
- Multi-day backwater journey
Every MukalGo journey is designed collaboratively. Ask our curators to adjust stays, add destinations, or modify day excursions.