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Hikkaduwa - Yala - Ella - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy - Sigiriya - Colombo
12 Nights / 13 Days
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After breakfast transfer guest to Yala Via Stop at Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
The fort has a colourful history, and today has a multi-ethnic and multireligious population. The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Enroute stop at Stilt Fishing for Photography, Matara Temple Yala National Park – Yala National Park is famous for big herds of elephants, large number of leopards, spotted deer, sambar, crocodiles, mongoose, wild boars, wild buffaloes and many other animals.
More than 130 bird species have been recorded which include the resident birds and winter visitors. The common birds found here are spot-billed pelicans, cormorants, egrets, spoonbills, herons, storks, ibises, bitterns, Indian moorhens, white-breasted water hens Check in hotel at Leisure
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Yala Meal Plan : Extra Meals
Breakfast Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
Morning Safari by 05;30 Am – to Yala National Park / Breakfast at Hotel
Yala National Park - Yala National Park is famous for big herds of elephants, large number of leopards, spotted deer, sambar, crocodiles, mongoose, wild boars, wild buffaloes and many other animals.
More than 130 bird species have been recorded which include the resident birds and winter visitors. The common birds found here are spot-billed pelicans, cormorants, egrets, spoonbills, herons, storks, ibises, bitterns, Indian moorhens, white-breasted water hens Visit Kataragama Temple & Tissamaharama Town Kataragama is home to one of the most important religious sites in Sri Lanka that draws pilgrims from various faiths. Legends narrate it was built by the medieval King
Dutugemunu as a mark of respect to the Kataragama deity, revered by both Buddhists and Hindus. The Devalaya (religious place of worship)sprawls across the Menik river that lies past a labyrinth ofstallsselling Page 1 flowers, incense sticks and other niceties required for worship. Once the bridge connecting the banks is crossed, you are welcomed with the smell of burning incense, flowers and the sound of bells rung to welcome the God.
A shady avenue leads to the majestic Devalaya and further away is the stark white Kiri Vehera (Milk stupa, a mound-like construction bearing Buddhist relics) gleaming away in the sun, gracefully rising over the site. Marvel at the sights of the annual Kataragama festival held during July – August.
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Yala Meal Plan : Breakfast included / Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on - Own Expense
Breakfast, leave to Ella Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province,
Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level The area has a rich bio-diversity,
dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Ella Meal Plan : Breakfast included / Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expens
Breakfast, leave on a site seeing tour of Ella
visit the following Nine Arche Bridge The Nine Arch Bridge also called the Bridge in the Sky, is a viaduct bridge in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best examples of colonial-era railway construction in the country. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K.
Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers.[5][6] The chief designer and project manager of the ‘upcountry railway line of Ceylon’ project was D. J. Wimalasurendra, a distinguished Ceylonese engineer and inventor. The designer of the viaduct was Harold Cuthbert Marwood of Railway Construction Department of Ceylon Government Railway. The 1923 report titled “Construction of a Concrete Railway Viaduct in Ceylon” published by the Engineering Association of Ceylon has details of all the records including the plans and drawings Mini Adam Speak Located in the scenic town of Ella, Badulla the mini-Adam’s peak is one of the most scenic locations that can be found in this island nation.
It has been named after the most revered mountain top in Sri Lanka – Adam’s peak, and is due to the resemblance in its shape and the spectacular bird’s eye views that stretch before one’s eyes upon reaching its crest that are quite similar to those of the Adam’s peak. It is a must-visit for those who enjoy trekking expeditions. A brief, pleasant walk of about 45 minutes that falls through a railway track will lead its visitors up to the bottom of the mountain. From thereon, a 15-minute walk up the hill that falls across a lustrous tea estate will open up the most striking panoramas complete with azure skies that rise above the emerald plains below.
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Ella Meal Plan : Breakfast included / Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
Pack Breakfast, in Hotel & Morning Visit to Horton Plains Horton plain,
its surroundings forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness, consolidate Sri Lanka’s most important catchment area of almost all the major rives. The plains are also of outstanding the habitats and endemic plants and animals’ representatives of the country wet and montage zones. The great plains of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka were discovered by the planter Thomas Farr in the early 19th century. In 1834 it was named Horton Plains in honor of then Governor of Ceylon (1831-1837) Sir Robert Wilmot Horton. In the year 1969, Horton Plains was declared a nature reserve. In 1988, the reserve was elevated to the status of a National Park.
Breakfast, leave to Kandy Sri Lankan tea,
better known as Ceylon Tea has been world renowned for centuries for its quality and distinctive taste. It was as far back as in 1842 when the British introduced tea cultivation to Sri Lanka.
The perfect alchemy of the land, sun and rain in this emerald isle offered the exact climatic conditions for tea cultivation to flourish on Sri Lankan soil. Since then until now, Sri Lankan tea has been a sought-after name. The island’s tea production varies in taste, quality, character and appearance based on its cultivated region the locally grown varieties can range from the basic strong, black teas to the most expensive such as white tea and silver tip tea that offers a more floral taste.
Tea cultivating areas in the country include the hill country zones including Kandy and Nuwaraeliya as well as low-country zones such as Galle and other regions in the South-Western Coast. Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka.
It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holdsthe relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Kandy Meal Plan : Breakfast included / Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
Breakfast
Most often referred to as the hill capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy offers a diverse variety of experiencesto its visitorsranging from history, culture and simple scenic beauty coupled with a touch of urbanity. It was the last Sinhalese Kingdom that fell under British rule in 1815.
The journey to this mellow weathered city can be quite enjoyable, particularly by train owing to the scenic delights that lie alongside. The city’s colonial architecture has been preserved well even in the backdrop of rapid urbanization. Close to the city’s center is the prime landmark – Sri Dalada Maligawa that houses the sacred tooth relic of Buddha. Apart from the ancient monuments of the Kandyan era, the delightful jumble of antique shops and the bustling market in the city also make up for interesting places of visit.
Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya – Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the kings of Kandy, 147 acres in extent, it has more than 4,000 species of rare and endemic trees and plants as well as flora from the tropical world. This is a haven not only for scientists but to every nature lover too.
The Spice Garden and Orchid House within the Gardens are popular with tourists
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Kandy Meal Plan : Breakfast included / Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
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LEAVE TO Cultural triangle cities Since time immemorial, this emerald isle has remained popular for its exotic spices, world over.
To those who bear an interest in these rich elements that stirred the interests of many nations, the spice gardens located in Kandy, Matale and Mawanella offer wonderful opportunities to view these spices upclose.
The gardens are not only delightful spots for a stroll midst the fragrant greenery but also offer interesting perspectives into the local spices, as the visitors are educated on the diverse variety of spices available in the country as well as on how they are grown and processed.
Cookery Demo at the spice garden getting an knowledge Sri Lankan spicy food Return to Dambulla and visit Dambulla Cave Temples in the afternoon. Located in the Matale district, Dambulla is part of the cultural triangle and is home to the world famous Dambulla cave temples.
The cave temples complex that lies atop a massive hill on the edge of the town is one of the eight UNESCO world heritage sites in the country and is renowned for its unique mural paintings and sculptures. If you are not a history-buff, fret not, because there is more to Dambulla
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Sigiriya / Dambulla Meal Plan : Breakfast + Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
After breakfast excursion to Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa – A ‘World Heritage Site’, Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD.
Great revival was achieved in the country, politically, economically and socially during the periods of kings Vijayabahu 1, Parakramabahu 1 and Nissankamalla. The monuments here are better preserved than at Anuradhapura - the previous capital.
Parakrama statue, royal palaces, audience halls, Vata-da-ge, Thuparama, Rankoth Vehera, Kiri Vehera, Gal Vihara, Lankathilaka & Thivanka Image House are some of the interesting monuments here.
Thereafter go on a safari to Minneriya National Park - The national park located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997. Located in the centre of the cultural triangle, Minneriya is a good alternative to the busier parks in the south and it's easy to weave in a day here between visiting the ancient cities. The dry season, preferably from June to September, is the best time to visit the park when the ancient tank,
the lake that dominates the area, dries out and the grasses and shoots push through. During this time, it is possible to see herds of up to 150 elephantsfeeding and washing, as well as toque macaques, sambar deer and leopards.
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Sigiriya / Dambulla Meal Plan : Breakfast + Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on - Own Expense
After breakfast excursion to Sigiriya Sigiriya Rock
Fortress – Explore the 5th century Rock Fortress which is 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 was the innermost stronghold of the 70-hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ‘Heavenly Maidens’ of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway.
These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster Full day at Leisure
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Sigiriya / Dambulla Meal Plan : Breakfast + Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
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Leave to Colombo Or Negombo Village Safari Thereafter proceed to Colombo Take a real village walk through the rustic rural community of Sigiriya and Habarana accompanied by an expert guide.
It’s not merely a walk only but an authentic encounter with the local village folk; experiencing their lifestyles, their culture, and their hospitality.
By authentic we mean it’s a true village scenario, not one set up as a tourist attraction. During this village tour, you can experience some of the oldest humankind activities that include a long bull-cart ride, A journey through a lake & a visit to a farmer’s house where they will demonstrate how their lifestyle is without the modern-day equipment.
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Colombo Meal Plan : Breakfast + Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
Breakfast, Full day tour of Colombo
Overnight Stay ; 3 Star hotel Location : Colombo Meal Plan : Breakfast + Extra Meals Lunch, Dinner & Drinks on – Own Expense
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