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Kerala Beaches with Ajanta ElloraTour

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Tour Duration: 8 Nights & 9 Days.

Destinations Covered: Trivandrum - Kovalam Beach - Varkala Beach - Kollam Beach - Alleppey - Marari Beach - Kumarakom - Cochin - Aurangabad - Ajanta - Ellora - Mumbai.

Day 01: Trivandrum - Arrival

On arrival at Trivandrum Airport, you will be transferred to a hotel of your choice by our tour representative. Check in to the hotel and relax for a while. Later set out for a sightseeing trip of Cochin. Enjoy shopping at the local market in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Trivandrum - Kovalam Beach

Morning post breakfast leave for Kovalam Beach. Check into a Beach resort on arrival and freshen up. Later set out to explore the beauty of the mesmerizing beach. Enjoy bathing, sun basking and water sports at the beach. Evening return to the hotel for dinner and nightstay.

Day 03: Kovalam Beach - Kanyakumari (Cape Camorin) - Kovalam

Early morning after breakfast, leave for a same day return trip to Kanyakumari. Visit the famous Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum. Later drive back to Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Kovalam Beach - Varkala Beach

Morning after breakfast, leave for Varkala Beach. On arrival check into a beach resort. Later set out to enjoy loitering at the scenic Varkala Beach. Varkala is a sacred pilgrimage center in Kerala and is also called the 'Kashi of the South'. Visit the famous Janardhana Temple, Sivagiri Mutt and the English Fort. Dinner and nightstay at the hotel.

Day 05: Varkala Beach - Kollam Beach

After breakfast, leave for Kollam Beach. Check into a beach resort on arrival. Later set out to laze around the exotic beach. Enjoy sun basking, swimming and bathing in the sea water. Also visit the famous Thankassery and see the awesome remnants of the Portuguese and Dutch forts. Dinner and nightstay at the hotel.

Day 06: Kollam Beach - Alleppey

After a delectable breakfast, drive to Alleppey. Check in to a hotel. After a short respite, row through the sleepy backwaters of Alleppey. Enjoy delightful sights and sounds that are sure to add up to an experience of a lifetime. Dinner and nightstay at the hotel.

Day 07: Alleppey - Marari Beach

Morning post breakfast, drive to Marari Beach. Check into a beach resort. Set out to enjoy bathing in the sea water and sun basking on the beach. You can also indulge yourself in to a lifetime experience of relaxing spa therapies at the Ayurvedic Centre at Marari Beach. Dinner and overnight stay at Marari Beach.

Day 08: Marari Beach - Kumarakom

After a sumptuous breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival check into a resort located by the backwaters. Visit the famous 'Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary'. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Day 09: Kumarakom - Cochin- Aurangabad

Post breakfast transfer to the Cochin airport / railway station to board a flight to Aurangabad. On arrival check in at the hotel and rest for a while. Later set out for local sightseeing and shopping. Evening return to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 10: Aurangabad - Ellora caves

Morning post breakfast, leave to explore the transfixing beauty of the Ellora Caves. Visit the centuries old amalgam of three distinct religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Behold the creation of the 34 remarkable caves out of which there are 12 Buddhist Caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves. The carved sculptures inside the caves, made using hammer and chisel are the witness of architectural brilliance in the past centuries. Also visit the world famous Kailash temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Evening return to hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 11: Aurangabad - Ajanta Caves

Early morning post breakfast leave for Ajanta Caves. The 2nd century B.C. caves will completely transfix you. Placed deep inside the Sahyadri hills the caves are an architectural marvel of the bygone era. The 30 caves depict the story of Lord Buddha, Bodhisattva (followers of Buddhism), the tales of Jatakas and Buddhism religion that prevailed here during this era. The paintings and sculptures inside the caves are simply outstanding and worth watching. Familiarize yourself with the Buddhists Chaitya Grihas, Monasteries and also behold the Greek and Roman compositions and proportions. Evening transfer to the hotel for dinner and night stay.