Hills, Wild & Water
Travelers seeking a deep dive into Kerala — from backwaters to hills to wildlife.
Visual Inspirations
The Journey Overview
A grand 12-day immersion covering Biki's Palm Villa, Alleppey houseboats, Marari beach, Vagamon hills, Thekkady wildlife and Munnar tea gardens.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival At Cochin to Biki's Palm Villa
Arrival at Cochin Airport/Railway Station. Meet our representative. Drive towards Biki's Palm Villa. Check In and enjoy the day at leisure.
Biki's Palm Villa
After breakfast, Visit Vaikom Temple and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Shikkara boating from Punnamada Jetty to Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay at Biki's Palm Villa.
Biki's Palm Villa
After breakfast, Visit Mango Meadows, Ettumanoor Temple, Kottayam, Mannam and Famous Church in Kuravilangad. Overnight stay at Biki's Palm Villa.
Biki's Palm Villa to Marari Via Alleppey
After breakfast, Check out from Biki's and drive towards Alleppey. Enjoy houseboat cruise in Alleppey. Overnight stay at Marari Beach Resort.
Marari
After breakfast, Enjoy the leisure beach at Marari. Overnight stay at Marari.
Marari to Vagamon
After breakfast, Check out and drive towards Vagamon. Enroute visit Illikkal Kallu (3500 ft above sea level) and Ilaveezhapoonchira. Check in at Vagamon and enjoy the day at leisure.
Vagamon
After breakfast, explore Vagamon — the chain of three hills (Thangal Hill, Murugan Hill and Kurisumala). Visit the Kurisumala dairy farm and Kerala Livestock Board breeding centre. Overnight stay.
Vagamon to Thekkady
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady. Relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Thekkady
After breakfast, sightseeing at Thekkady — the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (777 sq km, declared Tiger Reserve in 1978). Optional: Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Elephant Ride. Overnight stay.
Thekkady to Munnar
After breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar (4 hrs). On arrival check into the hotel and relax. Optional spice plantation visit in the evening. Overnight stay.
Munnar
After breakfast, local sightseeing — Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, Echo Point, and Rajamalai (Nilgiri Tahr spotting). Munnar sits at 1600 m above sea level at the confluence of three mountain streams. Overnight stay.
Munnar to Cochin Departure
After Breakfast, Check out from Hotel/Homestay. Departure to Cochin along with Enchanting Memories of Kerala.
What's Included
- ✓Full-time luxury transport
- ✓Handpicked boutique stays
- ✓All breakfasts
- ✓Guided tours
What's Excluded
- ✕Airfare
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Gratuities
Journey Outline
- Houseboat cruise in Alleppey
- Illikkal Kallu peak
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Every MukalGo journey is designed collaboratively. Ask our curators to adjust stays, add destinations, or modify day excursions.