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Pearl
of Indian Ocean
Colombo
Sigiria Kandalama Dambulla Kandy Nuwara Eliya
Old Clock Tower, Pettah Bazar,
Buddhists Temples, BMICH Hall, Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla
Rock Temple, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Kandapola
Tea Plantation, Hakgala Botanical Garden.
Tour
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| Day1: |
Mumbai
- Kalutara - Colombo - City Tour
Today we depart to Colombo
via Kalutara. On arrival after immigration and customs
formalities at Kalutara, we proceed for Colombo.
After fresh-n-up enjoy a city of Colombo which includes
100 year old clock tower and several British built
colonial buildings, the Pettah Bazaar where one
can shop for a bargains, the old Parliament in Fort,
a Hindu and Buddhist temples, and the Bandaranaike
Memorial International Conference Hall - BMICH,
an outright gift of Sri Lanka from the people's
Republic of China. (D.) |
| Day2: |
Colombo
- Sigiriya - Kandalama
Today we depart to Sigiriya
via Kandalama Climb the 5th century Sigiriya 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 rising the base of the rock. Visit
the World - Renowned frescoes of the "Heavenly
Maidens" of Sigiriya.(B.L.D.) |
| Day3: |
Kandalama
- Dambulla - Kandy
Today we visit the Dambulla
Rock Temple. Climb up to the temple, which was donated
by the King Walagambahu in the 1st century BC to
Buddhist monks. Dambulla is a World Heritage site
and is the most impressive of Sir Lanka's temples.
The complex of five cave over 2000 sq. meters of
painted walls and the ceiling is the largest area
of paintings found in the world. These cave contain
over 150 image of the Buddha of which the largest
is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out
of rock spanning 14 meters. After Dambulla visit,
we proceed for Kandy.
Arrival enjoy city tour of
Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lanka
kings, and is a World Heritage site. The name Kandy
conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many
of the lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy
Lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama
Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar,
the arts and the crafts center and a gem museum
and a lapidary. In the evening visit the Temple
of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural
show featuring traditional Sri - Lanka dancing.
(B.L.D.) |
| Day4: |
Kandy
- Peradeniya - kandy
Do a city tour of Kandy.
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lanka kings,
and is a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures
visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the
legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly
kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by
the last Sinhala king Sri wickrama Rajasinghe in
1798. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts
and crafts center and gem museum and a lapidary.
Transfer from Kandy to Peradeniya.
Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, this botanical
garden was first as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala
king and was expanded by the British. It is 147
acres in extent and provides an amazing variety
of trees, plants and flowers. Transfer from Peradeniya
to Kandy. (B.L.D.) |
| Day5: |
Kandy
- Nuwara Eliya
Today we visit the tea Plantation
and Tea factory, where the best tea in the world
is produced. You will told all about the process
of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is
graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
Transfer from Tea Plantation Nuwara Eliya. (B.L.D.) |
| Day6: |
Nuwara
Eliya - Hakgala Botanical Garden
Today we visit the exotic
Hakgala Botanical Garden. Evening is free for leisure
activities or enjoy shopping. (B.L.D.) |
| Day7: |
Nuwara
Eliya - Negombo - Mumbai
Today we depart for Mumbai. On arrival tour concludes. |
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Sri
Lankan Treasure(7
Days)
