SRI LANKA

Arrive in Colombo – The capital city of Sri Lanka. We proceed to Sigiriya. En-route visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage – A home to retired and orphaned Elephants. Later proceed to Sigiriya. Visit Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest historically documented tree in the world, the Brazen Palace, Dagobas, Ruwanwelisaya, Abeygiri & Jetawana Monasteries, finely preserved rock-cut statues of Lord Buddha and ruins of palaces and Isurumuniya rock temple.

Morning proceed to Dambulla. Enroute visit the Sigiriya rock fortress – Lion rock and Frescoes of the Heavenly Maidens at Sigiriya. Later visit Dambulla rock temple – The ancient caves and the tallest Buddha statue. Proceed to Kandy via Matale to visit a famous spice garden. Arrive Kandy in the evening. On arrival enjoy Kandy Cultural Show.

Today visit the Temple of Tooth Relic – which is housed in a giant stupa weighing 3,500 kilograms and made from 320 kilograms of gold. Only monks are allowed into the relic chamber, but visitors will be able to see the tooth relic from the public viewing area. Later proceed to visit Kandy Lake, Kandy Town Bazaar, Arts and Crafts center, Gems museum and Lapidary. Enroute visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Evening arrive back in Kandy.

Proceed to Hakgala. En-route visit the Anjaneyar temple in Ramboda where you can witness 18 feet Hanuman statue, which is the tallest statue in Sri Lanka followed by a visit to Tea factory. Explore an important site of Ramayana trail known as Sita Eliya or Sita Amman Temple – It is a place believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by Ravana. Across the stream you will see a rock with circular depression, which is said to be the footprints of Hanumana. Later visit the Hakgala Botanical Gardens known as Ashok Vatika – one of the pleasure gardens of King Ravana. In the evening arrive at Nuwara Eliya.

Morning proced to visit local sightseeing of Ella visit Ravana’s cave, Small Ravana waterfall, Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery – Bandarawela, Ravana waterfall, Kurullangala Prehistoric Cave Art Site. Later proceed to Yala National Park – It is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species which includes the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles. On arrival enjoy a safari to spot different birds and animals.

Morning once again enjoy a safari ride for a close encounter with nature. Later proceed to Galle. On arrival visit to Galle Dutch Fort, Galle fort clock tower, Lighthouse, Galle International Cricket Stadium, National Museum Galle.

Proceed to Colombo. En – route visit to Bentota – A rural coastal town in Sri Lanka Famous for its pristine sandy beaches. Bentota is a home to the majestic marine turtle, lies at the finishing end of the ”Golden Mile” from Colombo. On arrival, enjoy the boat ride in Bentota. – known as Paradise Island of the Sri Lanka. Here we also visit Turtle Hatchery. Later arrive at Colombo.

Morning proceed to enjoy city orientation tour of Colombo including 100 years old clock tower, Colonial buildings built by British, Hindu and Buddhist temple and the Bandaranaike Memorial International, Parliament House, Police Headquarters and President Palace. Later free for shopping. Then we board the flight to your hometown. Tour Concludes.