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15 Nights 16 Days Tour
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea. Sri Lanka has been called “the pearl of the Indian ocean” because of its shape and location.
DAY 01
Dinner & overnight stay in Negombo
Arrival, Welcome by a representative of Lanka Tour Host and transfer to the Hotel in Negombo – “The Little Rome”
Relax
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Negombo
DAY 02
Dinner & overnight stay in Pinnawala
After Breakfast leave for Pinnawala.
En route visit Salgala Monastery located in a low country rain forest. Climb up to the summit as the final stage after a lot of hiking around to see the meditating monks in their individual abodes.
Visit the Elephant Orphanage to see the world's largest herd of domestic elephants including babies who are still being fed by bottle thrice a day.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Pinnawala
DAY 03
Dinner & overnight stay in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura - Let us explore some of ancient Sri Lanka's rich cultural past with a visit to the city of Anuradhapura. The city of Anuradhapura was built in the 4th Century BE and not only was it the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka but also the greatest, most important and extensive of Sri Lanka's ancient cities. The monuments and ruins stand testimony to the rich cultural heritage with stupendous sculptures and giant statues of Lord Buddha carved in and around the buildings along with many other sculptures depicting various court scenes, people and animals like the giant seven hooded cobra with flared hood as seen on the walls of the Jethavana Stupa.
DAY 04
Dinner & overnight stay in Dambulla
After breakfast leave for Dambulla. En route visit Namal Uyana – considered being the largest single collection of Ironwood trees in Asia, trekking up to the summit of the Rose Quartz Mountain.
Also visit Sigiriya.
Climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, a Royal Citadel for 20 years in the 5th Century AD built by King Kasyapa, contemporary with the paintings of Ajanta and Ellora Caves in India, highlights being the Frescoes, Mirror Wall and the Lion's Paw, considered as the 8th Wonder of the modern world, thought to be equivalent to the "Alakamanda" - Celestial Palace of God Kuvera.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Dambulla
DAY 05
Dinner & overnight stay in Kandy
After breakfast leave for Kandy - “The Hill Capital” Visit Dambulla Cave Temple considered to be the largest painted caves in the world with more than 22,000sq ft. painted surfaces with many paintings, sculptures, statues of Lord Buddha, his disciples, Kings, Gods etc.
Walk in to a Spice Garden and take part in a conducted tour to get some knowledge about the growth and use of spices in the day to day life.
In a Batik Making Factory, see how beautifully the village girls turn out beautiful colored cloths for different purposes with colorful designs.
Undertake a City Tour including -the Upper Lake Drive - a place where one could have a bird's eye view of the city below, the Royal Botanical Gardens - one of the best of its kind in Asia with more than 5000 species of different varieties of flora which incidentally was the Headquarters of Lord Louise Mountbatten - the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during the 2nd World War, a Gem Museum - to see how the valuable gems that you see on a shop shelf are turned out from a raw stone with the back ground history.
In the evening watch a Cultural Performance by traditional Kandyan Dancers and Drummers including devotional "Fire Walking" and walk across in the star lit night to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha –By far the most important place of worship for Buddhist world over.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kandy
DAY 06
Dinner & overnight stay in Adam's Peak
After Breakfast leave for Adam’s Peak.
En route visit a Tea Factory and a Plantation to witness the manufacturing process of world famous "Ceylon Tea" and to taste a pure unblended cup of factory fresh tea before being sent to the Tea Auctions in Colombo leading to Export
DAY 07
Dinner & overnight stay in Nuwareliya
Early morning around 2.00am start the trek to the top of the Peak - (Adam's Peak is the Holy Mountain in Sri Lanka on top of which there is a footprint which is worshipped by people of all faiths. Thousands of pilgrims go up during the season from the full moon day in December until the full moon day in May. Out of the season it is really interesting.) 4 - 5 hours Reach the summit.
Enjoy the ascend to reach the summit of the Holy Mountain. Witness the spectacular "Sun Rise" Start the descend - 3 - 4 hours
Refresh and transfer to Nuwara Eliya - "Little England" through the Hill Country surrounded by "Green Carpets"- hills covered with Tea and cascading Water Falls amidst breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.
Engage in Sightseeing in the city- the important places being the Victoria Park, Gregory Lake, Golf Course and Market etc.
DAY 08
Dinner & overnight stay in Belihuloya
After breakfast leave for Belihuloya. En route visit Horton Plains - a part of newly declared World Heritage Site of Central Highland of Sri Lanka, which is the island’s most isolated plateau situated 1860 meters above sea level
Start hiking to visit the World’s End – a sheer drop of 1,050 meters, lucky if you can have a clear vision and proceed to visit the Baker’s Water Falls, named after the person who discovered it.
DAY 09
Dinner & overnight stay in Kudaoya
After breakfast leave for Kuda Oya.
En route visit Udawalawe National Park and Undertake a Jeep Safari at the Park mainly to see wild elephants.
Also visit the Elephant Transit Home
DAY 10
Dinner & overnight stay in Kudaoya
After breakfast engage in a bicycle ride around the village to enjoy the surrounding.
Relax
DAY 11
Dinner & overnight stay in Passara
After breakfast leave for Buduruwagala Temple.
Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted.
Also visit Yudaganawa Temple Complex which is now known to be one of the largest Stupas ever made in Sri Lanka. Proceed to Passara
DAY 12
Dinner & overnight stay in Passara / Kohonawala
After breakfast hike to Kohonawala, an extremely remote village in the Namunukula Valley where still transport of goods is made through caravans.
Enjoy the nature at its best
DAY 13
Dinner & overnight stay in Ella
After breakfast leave for Ella via Badulla
En route visit places of interest
DAY 14
Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo
After breakfast leave for Colombo by train.
Pick up from the Colombo Fort Railway Station and transfer to Hotel in Colombo
DAY 15
Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo
After breakfast visit Colombo City tour and Shopping
DAY 16
Safe Journey
Transfer to the airport for the departure.