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| Sri Lanka Heritage Tour - 2 |
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| No of Days:
06 Nights / 07 Days |
| Places of
Visit: Sigiriya , Anuradhapura, Kandy , Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya , Kitulgala |
| Price Guide
: Rates On Request |
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AIRPORT /KURUNAGALA / SIGIRIYA (175 Km - hours)
AM - Arrival at Colombo Airport. Meet, assist and leave for Sigiriya
The Rock Fortress of the 5th century AD which was built by King Kashyapa earlier became world famous for its artistic frescoes and the ever shining mirror wall. However during the more recent times it earned the unofficial title of the 8th wonder on account of its marvelous water garden and its medieval architecture that baffled even the modern specialists in this field. This site has rightly been declared as a “World Heritage” by UNESCO.
PM - Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Overnight stay at your Hotel. |
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SIGIRIYA / POLONNARUWA /SIGIRIYA (65 Km - 1 hour)
AM - After Breakfast, leave on an excursion to Polonnaruwa.
This city was considered the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Though smaller in scope, it is said to be aesthetically superior to Anuradhapura. The ruins of palaces, shrines, temples and dagabas built by King Parakrama Bahu the Great, whose statue stands sentinel over the 5,940 acre Parakrama Samudra or "Sea of Parakrama", (an enormous reservoir built by him for irrigation, and supply of water) are as fascinating as the history they unfold.
PM - At leisure or Optional visit to Minneriya National Wildlife Park.
Overnight stay at your Hotel. |
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SIGIRIYA / KANDY (90 Km - 3 hours)
AM - After Breakfast, leave for Kandy en-route visiting Dambulla Rock cave temple, Spice garden and Batik Factory in Matale.
This lovely city was the last Capital of the Kingdom of Sri Lanka before it became a colony of the British Empire. During the last two centuries of the Kingdom, Nanayakhar princes of India exerted substantial influence among the rulers of this country. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned "Temple of the Tooth". Places of interest are the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Mahaweli Diversion Project in their impressive settings. Spice Gardens dot the outskirts of Kandy along with handicraft centers and the market-place is a hub of activity. Kandy retains an aura of grandeur which time has not effaced.
PM - Arrive at your hotel commence Kandy city tour including a visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha ...
EVE - Witness a traditional Kandyan Dance & Fire Walking Show.
Overnight stay at your Hotel. |
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KANDY /NUWARA ELIYA (90 KM - 3 hours)
AM - After Breakfast, visit Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.
PM - Leave for Nuwara Eliya en- route visiting a tea plantation & a factory.
Overnight stay at your hotel. |
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NUWARA ELIYA
AM - After Breakfast, Commence Nuwara Eliya sightseeing including a visit to the Sita Amman Temple
Sri Lanka’s Garden city, Nuwara Eliya which means the "city of lights" is also the city of eternal spring, where the air is pure, cool and distilled up through 1,884 meters; windswept peaks lie shrouded in mist, while gaily clad tea pluckers wind their way among tea bushes. Listen to the wild music of the water falls.
This is a holiday resort complete with a Lake, Golf course and Race course ideal for hikes, golf, horse riding and boating –the setting, a nostalgic reminder of the English country-side.
PM - At leisure or Optional visits .
Overnight stay at hotel. |
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NUWARA ELIYA/ COLOMBO (190 Km 5 hrs)
AM - After Breakfast, leave for Colombo via Kitulgala.
En route, you will witness many water falls including the famous St Clair’s and Devon falls bestowed with enchanting beauty.
The next place of interest is Kitulgala, the location famous for adventure sports including mountain biking, Tracking, bird watching and the most attractive of all white water rafting. This is also the site where David Lean’s world famous film “Bridge over River Kwai” was filmed.
PM - Commence City Tour of of Colombo
Colombo, our Sea Port Capital, which is a town totally fascinating in its variety. Old Dutch Churches and other evidence of the colonial past, ornated Hindu and Buddhist Temples with murals and statues give a glimpse of history and architecture.
Sightseeing includes:-
- Fort - the heart of the city of Colombo.
- Pettah - the busy Bazaar area and Market Place.
- Buddhist Temple.
- Town Hall and Cinnamon Gardens.
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
Overnight stay at hotel. |
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COLOMBO / AIRPORT (35 Km - 1 hour)
AM - After breakfast, at leisure.
PM - Proceed to Colombo Airport for departure to India.
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