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Round Tour In Sri Lanka
(6 nights / 7 days)
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DAY 01 AIRPORT / DAMBULLA OR SIGIRIYA
On arrival at the Bandaranayke International Airport, you will get your first taste of warm Sri Lankan hospitality; Representative from Nkar Travels & Tours (Pvt) Limited will Welcome you at the airport and transfer you to Dambulla or Sigiriya.
On the way visit The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but is soon became a conservation and educational centre. With the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for respective individuals of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawela was born. Transfer from Dambulla or Sigiriya.
Overnight stay in Dambulla / Sigiriya
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DAY 02 SIGIRIYA / DAMBULLA / KANDY
Breakfast at the hotel and visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
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 metres 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.Transfer to Kandy. On the way visit Dambulla Rock Temple.
Dambulla Rock Temple 
Dambulla rock temple has been built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. and it is a world heritage site. Also, it is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres.
Continue your journey to Kandy.
Overnight stay in Kandy. |
DAY 03 KANDY
Breakfast at the hotel and do city tour in Kandy.
Kandy city tour
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a World Heritage Site. The name "Kandy" conjures visions of splendour 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 & crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary.Also If you are interested in Gems & Jewellery you could visit the gem meseum shops in the area which is famous for so many years. Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
In the afternoon visit Royal Botanical Garden.
Royal Botanical Garden
This botanical garden was first built 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.
In the evening witness a Cultural show.
Overnight stay in Kandy. |
DAY 04 KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA
Breakfast at the hotel and leave to Nuwara Eliya. On the way Witness the Ramboda water fall & en-route you can stop and enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea while enjoying the spectacular scenery. Spend the evening relaxing in the cool climate.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya |
DAY 05 NUWARA ELIYA / BENTOTA
Breakfast at the hotel & do city tour in Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka s most popular hill resort. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka s tea country producing a significant share of the world best tea. Sri Lanka s highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwara-Eliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia.
In the afternoon proceeds to Bentota.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya |
DAY 06 BERUWALA / COLOMBO
Breakfast at the hotel & transfer to Colombo.
In the evening do city tour in Colombo.
Colombo
Colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are the Pettah bazaar - where one can shop for bargain, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)- an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People's Republic of China.
You can enjoy fair bargain by shopping at some of the reputed shopping malls such as ODEL, Liberty plaza, House Of Fashion , Majestic city, Arena, etc……..
Overnight stay in Colombo. |
DAY 07 COLOMBO / AIRPORT
Leave to the Airport as per the flight details.
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