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tour Highlights
Ø 08 Nights / 09 Days
Ø 01 Night Negombo
Ø 03 Nights habarana
Ø 01 Night Kandy
Ø 02 Nights Nuwara Eliya
Ø 01 Night Colombo
Ø Negombo, Chilaw,
Ø Muneshwaram & Manawari
Ø Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Ø The Sacred Tooth Relic Temple
Ø Sigiriya rock fortress
Ø Anuradapura, Sri Maha Bodhi
Ø The Isurumuniya Vihara
Ø Lovamahapaya, Ruwanwelisaya
Ø The Archaeolgy Museum
Ø The Jetavana ,Polonnaruwa
Ø Gal Vihare
Ø Parakrama Samudra Lake
Ø Minneriya National Park Safari
Ø Cultural Show Of Kandy
Ø The Royal Palace
Ø Lankatilaka Temple
Ø Gadaladeniya Temple
Ø Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
Ø Ramboda Waterfalls,Victoria Park
Ø Greogary Lake, Tea Plantations
Ø Bale Bazaar, Famous Golf Church
Ø Seta Aman Temple,Ashoka Vatika
Ø Huggala Botanical Garden
Ø Divurumpola, Gayathri Peedam
Ø Anjaneyar & Kelaniya Temple
Ø Colombo Short Local City Tour
Ø Entry Ticket as Per Itinerary
Ø Hotels Stay As Per Itinerary
Ø With Breakfast & Dinner.
Ø All Transportation Included
Ø Pickup From Airport
Ø Drop At Port Airport
Ø air Fare & Visa Included
Ø Insurance Included
Dazzling Sri Lanka
Chennai - Negombo - Sigiriya - Habarana - Anuradhapora - kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Colombo - Chennai
Tour Itinerary - 05 nights / 06 days
Arrive into Colombo and you will be welcomed and assisted by a representative before you proceed to Negombo. After you check in at the hotel, get fresh and have breakfast. Later Proceed for full day City Tour of Negombo, Chilaw, Muneshwaram & Manawari
Negombo is a major tourist destination known for its long sandy beaches and is also the country’s second-largest fish market. Catamaran trips in the sea and boat trips in canal can be organized. Attractions include the remains of Dutch fort built in 1672, as well as centuries-old Portuguese and Dutch houses, administrative buildings, Dutch Canal, churches and the ceiling frescoes of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Bodhirajarama Maha Viharaya (Angurukaramulla Temple.
Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple in Sri Lanka and is in existence at least since 1000 CE. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva and is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple.
Manavari Temple is the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivam. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama.
As per the Legend– Lord Rama stopped at Manavari to install and pray Shivling which is one of the four lingams in Manvari, Thirukoneshvaram, Thiruketheeshwaram, and Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the “Bramha hathya Dosham as he killed King Ravan who was a Brahmin.
Later evening free for leisure and shopping activities. Have dinner and Overnight stay in Negombo.
After Breakfast Proceed For HABARANA At Around 06.30 Am Which Is Approx. 180 Km. En-Route Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Which Is A 25 Acre Coconut Property Sheltering More Than 70 Orphaned Elephants And Is 100 Kms From Colombo. Do Not Be Surprised To Witness Baby Elephants Being Bottle Fed Or Moving Around Freely Causing Absolutely No Harm To Anyone. It Is Rightly A Sincere Sight To Observe How These Gentle Giants – Orphaned Are Taken Care Of Since 1975 At Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. It Is A Must-Visit As It Would Definitely Add An Unforgettable Experience To Your Stay In This Paradise Isle.
(Feeding Times 9.15hrs,13:15hrs & 17:15hrs , Bathing Times 10:00hrs – 12:00 Hrs & 14:00 -16:00 Hrs ) Up To Date, Over 20 Calves Have Been Born Here, And It Is Surprising To Hear That Some Of Its Inmates Have Even Seen Their Grand Children During The Past Few Decades!
On Reaching Your Hotel In Habarana – Checkin And Rest For A While. Later In The Evening Climb The Sigiriya Rock Fortress Which Is The 5th Century Fort And Is Also A World Heritage Site Built By King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The “Lion Rock” Is A Citadel Of Unusual Beauty Rising 200 Meters From The Scrub Jungle. The Rock Is The Innermost Stronghold Of The 70 Hectare Fortified Town Including A Moat, Rampart And Extensive Gardens Including The Renowned Water Gardens Ring.
Have Dinner And Overnight Stay In Habarana.
After Breakfast Proceed To Anuradapura Which Is The 1st Ancient Capital And Archaeological Monuments. It Was Here That King Ashoka Had Sent His Son – Mahendra And Daughter – Sangamitra With .“Sri Maha Bodhi” Which Is A A Sacred Banyan Sapling After Which Bhodh Relegion Prospered Here.
Start Your Tour By Visiting The Isurumuniya Vihara Which Is This Is Located Near Tisawewa (Tisa Tank). There Are Interesting Rock Carvings To See, Especially The Isurumuniya Lovers. Later Proceed Bodhi Tree Temple Where You Will See The Sri Maha Bodhiya Tree And Is The Second Most Sacred Place In Sri Lanka. The Temple Is Surrounded By Walls, And Is Quite Busy With Monks And Worshipers. Then Visit Lovamahapaya – The 1600 Stone Pillars That We See Today Are What Are Left Of An Enormous Building And The Roof Was Covered In Bronze Tiles, And Its Walls Were Decorated With Silver And Precious Stones.
Have Your Lunch And Proceed For The Archaeolgy Museum: Showcases Many Of The Artifacts Found At The Site, From Jewelery And Gems To Coinage And Pottery. The Museum Is More Focused On Religious And Elite Objects, Although Some Commoner Artifacts Are Also Shown. Later Proceed For Ruwanwelisaya Which Is The The Oldest And Most Voluminous Stupa At Anuradhapura, Has Been Fully Restored, Painted White, And Is Currently A Centre Of Worship. Later Visit The Jetavana Which Is A Large Stupa Known As “Dagoba Which Is The Third Tallest Structure In The Ancient World (After The Great Pyramids At Giza), And The Largest In Sri Lanka.
Thereafter Return To The Hotel And Rest Of The Day At Leisure And Shopping Activities.
Have Dinner And Overnight Stay In Habarana.
After Breakfast Proceed To Polonnaruwa Which Was The 2nd Capital Of Sri Lanka And Another World Heritage Site. Visit Monuments Like The Lankathilake, Tivanka And Thuparama Which Are The Most Beautiful And Largest Image Houses. Then Proceed For Rankoth Vehera And Kiri Vehera Are Well Preserved Large Stupas.
You Will Also Visit Gal Vihare Which Is A Rock Shrine And Has Four Buddha Statues, Two Seated, One Standing And One Reclining And Parakrama Bahu Statue Are Examples Of Sinhalese Stone Carvings. The “Vata-Da-Ge” Is An Unique Creation Of The Sri Lankan Artists. The Medieval Capital, Polonnaruwa Was Fortified
With Inner & Outer Moats And Walls. The “Parakrama Samudra” Lake Built By King Parakramabahu The Great Is On The Western Side Of The City.
Thereafter Proceed To Minneriya National Park For Jeep Safari. It Is A Favourite Tourists Spot Largely Because Large Numbers Of Elephants Are Visible In The Grass Fields On The Edges Of The Reservoir During The Dry Season. Some Researches Have Showed Around 150-350 Elephants Living There. Best Time To Spot Elephants Is In The Late Afternoon (From 15:00 To 18:00) When These Animals Are The Most Active. This Park Is Also Inhabited By 24 Species Of Mammals, 160 Species Of Birds, 9 Species Of Amphibians, 25 Species Of Reptiles, 26 Species Of Fish, And 75 Species Of Butterflies.
Thereafter Have Dinner And Overnight Stay In Habarana.
After Breakfast Check Out From Hotel And Proceed To Kandy. Proceed To Climb The Sigiriya Rock Fortress Which Is The 5th Century Fort And Is Also A World Heritage Site Built By King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The “Lion Rock” Is A Citadel Of Unusual Beauty Rising 200 Meters From The Scrub Jungle. The Rock Is The Innermost Stronghold Of The 70 Hectare Fortified Town Including A Moat, Rampart And Extensive Gardens Including The Renowned Water Gardens Ring. If Time Permits We Will Visit The Iron Wood Forest (Namal Uyana) Which Is The Largest Rose Quartz Mountain Range In South Asia.
Dambulla Rock Temple- Has Been Built By King Walagambahu In The 1st Century B.C; It Is A World Heritage Site. Also, It Is The Most Impressive Of Sri Lanka’s Cave Temples. The Complex Of Five Caves With Over 2000 Sq. Meters Of Painted Walls And Ceilings Is The Largest Are Of Which The Largest Is The Colossal Figure Of The Buddha Carved Out Of Rock And Spanning 14 Meters.
Spice & Herbal Garden –Matale…Sri Lanka Is World Renowned For Its Valued Spices And Healing Herbs. The Lush Spice & Herbal Gardens Feature Many Important Trees Such As Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine And Coconut. When Visiting The Spice Garden Make Most Of The Chance To Experience Firsthand How Cloves, Pepper, Ginger, Nutmeg, Cinnamon And Saffron Are Grown In Their Natural Surroundings. At The Spice & Herbal Garden You Can Learn Of Their Medical Healing Properties And How To Use Them In Your Day To Day Needs. Used Worldwide In Many Medicines The Healing Power Of Spices Have Been Respected From The Time Of The Pharaohs And Chinese Dynasties, While Our Herbs Are Used In Ayurvedic Concoctions.
Later Reach Kandy And Checkin To Your Hotel And Get Fresh.. Later Proceed To Enjoy A Small City Tour Of Which Includes The Gem Museum, Batik Factory, Kandyan Art And Craft Center, Silk Show Room And Upper Lake View Of The Kandytemple.
In The Evening Proceed For A Cultural Show In Kandy. Step On To The Beat Of Traditional Music & Drumming Amplified By A Cultural Show Enhancing The Rich And Vibrant Culture Of The Wonder Of Asia, Sri Lanka.
Later Have Dinner And Overnight Stay At Kandy.
After Breakfast Proceed To Nuwara Eliya. Start Your Tour By Visiting The Temple Of The Tooth Of Lord Buddha, Is The Pride Of Buddhists In Sri Lanka And World-Over. The Palace Temple Stands Surrounded By A Moat, Its Golden Roof Gleaming In The Sunlight As White-Clad Pilgrims Bearing Lotus Blossoms Throng To Worship. Later Visit The Royal Palace, Located Near The Temple Of The Tooth, Which Was The Royal Residence King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha. Thereafter Proceed For The Botanical Gardens At Peradeniya. This Garden Is Noted For Its Large Number And Great Variety Of Plants, Indigenous As Well As Introduced. The Gardens Contain Over 4,000 Species And Varieties Making It One Of The Best And Most Valuable Collections In The World. One Of The Main Attractions Is The Orchid House.
Later Visit The Lankatilaka Temple, Gadaladeniya Temple, Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple And Proceed For Ramboda Water Falls Which Is The 11th Highest Waterfall In Sri Lanka Situated In Pussellawa Area, On The A5 Highway At Ramboda Pass.
Later Check-In To Your Hotel In Kandy And Rest For A While And Proceed For Victoria Park, Indulge In Horse Riding And Boat Riding In Greogary Lake. Thereafter Visit The Tea Plantations Around In Nuwara Eliya To See The Tea Pluckers At Work And Also Visit A Tea Factory To Witness The Manufacturing Process Of The Finest Ceylon Tea. In The Evening Walk Around Nuwara Eliya Town And Also Visit Bale Bazaar. Relax/Own Activities In Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya Is A Beautiful Town Where The British Succeeded In Creating An English Countryside With Homes In Styles From Georgian To Queen Anne, Well-Kept Lawns With Hedges, An Anglican Church And The Famous Golf Course And Beautiful Parks Which Gives The Place An Air Of Nostalgia.
Have Dinner And Overnight Stay In Nuwara Eliya.
After Breakfast Visit Seetha Amman Temple – Ashoka Vathika & Huggala Botanical Garden. As per the Legend – Sita Amman The Stream That Runs From The Hill, Catered To The Needs Of Sitadevi During Her Stay At Ashok Vatika. She Is Said To Have Bathed In This Stream. Now There Is Temple For Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana, And Hanuman By The Side Of This Stream.
It Is Believed That The Idols Have Been Worshipped At This Spot For Centuries. It Is Interesting To Note That Foot Prints Akin To Lord Hanuman’s Are Found By This River And Some Are Of Small Size And Some Are Of Large Size, Which Tells Us Of The Immense Powers Of Hanuman Transforming Himself Into Any Size.
Later Visit Divurumpola Where Seetha Devi Underwent Agni Pariksha (Test). It Is A Popular Place Of Worship Among Locals In This Area. Dirumpola Means “Place Of Oath In Singhala. Visit Gayathri Peedam On Your Way Back
Nuvaraeliya Is A Mountainous Town Situated Above 7000 Ft. Above Sea Level At The Central Province In The Island Built Around A Chilly Lake Surrounded By Lush Tea Gardens, Abundant Vegetable Cultivation, Stunning Water-Falls And Virgin Woodland And Is Also Known As The “Little England” For It’s Breezy Atmosphere To The Outside World And The Islanders.
Have Dinner And Overnight Stay In Nuwara Eliya.
After Breakfast, Proceed To Colombo. Enroute Visit Anjaneyar Temple. This Is The First And The Only Panchamuga (Five Faced) Anjaneyar Temple In Sri Lanka With A Chariot For Ajanyear. The Chariot Festival Is Held Annually End Dec/ Beginning Of January.
Hanuman’s Mother Is Anjani. Hanuman Is Also Known As Anjan + Aiyar = Anjaneyar In South India (Hamuman In North India).
Later Proceed For Kelaniya Temple Where After King Ravana’s Death, Vibeeshana Was Coroneted As King Of Lanka By Lakshmana. The Kelani River Is Mentioned In The Valmiki Ramayana And Vibeeshana Palace Was Said To Be On The Banks Of This River. You Will Note That Temples For Vibeeshana Are Found Throughout Sri Lanka But No Temples Dedicated For Ravana Exist Which Proves That His Stand Towards Dharma & Justice Made People To Revere Him As A God In Sri Lanka.
Later In The Evening Reach Hotel In Colombo Which Is Like Many Capital Cities In Developing Countries Which Is Fast Changing Its Face.
Evening Free For Leisure And Shopping Activities.Have Dinner And Overnight Stay In Colombo.
After Breakfast, Leave For Colombo Airport. Proceed For A Half Day City Tour – Visit The Kelaniya Vibhishana Temple, Gangaramaya Temple, Seemamalakaya, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Bmich And Galle Face Green. Later Reach Colombo The Commercial Capital And A Major Port.
Time Free For Leisure And Shopping Activities In Colombo. Visit The Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City Shopping Complex, House Of Fashion, And The Odel Unlimited Dress Boutique. Noritake Ceramic Ware Showroom And Local Souvenir Shops.
Later Drop At The Airport. Return Home With Sweet Memories. Tour Ends