DAY 01 [AIRPORT –SIGIRIYA– APPROX 04 HOURS DRIVE]

Arrival to Sri Lanka & welcome by our Representative & transfer to Sigiriya Enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Providing a caring home for abandoned and wounded elephants, it is a much-loved destination for tourists and locals alike. Here, adults and baby elephants from around Sri Lanka thrive, and a captive breeding program is proving to be highly successful. The feeding and bathing times are generally the ideal times to visit when you can observe these gentle giants at their best.
Check-in Hotel and Relax.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY IN SIGIRIYA/HABARANA

DAY 02 [SIGIRIYA –KANDY –APPROX 03 HOURS DRIVE]

After Breakfast visit the Sigiriya. Sigiriya is the 5th Century ‘Fortressin the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within it triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original color.
Afternoon proceed to Kandy en route visit the Spice Garden.
Spice garden where you can touch and feel various organic herbs and spices.
Check-in Hotel and Relax.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY IN SIGIRIYA/HABARANA

DAY 03 [KANDY –BENTOTA - APPROX 05 HOURS DRIVE]

After the breakfast enjoy Kandy City tour.
Kandy City tour The hill capital of Sri Lanka; Kandy, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Not only is it a beautiful city surrounded by mountains, it is also home to significant historic and religious attractions such as the Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Kandy Lake The Kandy Lake is a Great place to People to watch in the shade of the ancient trees. Go for a walk with your travel buddy One of the unique aspects of Kandy as its laidback streets. Full of colorful kaleidoscope of colonial building house.
Temple of the Tooth relic Explore the sacred temple of the Tooth relic, a historic location on both cultural and religious significance. The Temple of the Tooth Relic is the jewel in the heart of the old city, captivating and majestic. It is a greatly venerated site as the place that holds the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and thus attracts pilgrims from all over the world and the island.
After the sightseeing proceed to Bentota.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT BENTOTA/BERUWALA

DAY 04 [BENTOTA]

After Breakfast enjoy Bentota City tour, Madu river Boat Ride - The bio-diversity of the Madu River is of monumental signification when considering the wide ranges of aquatic and avian life as well as wetland dwelling amphibians, reptiles, mammals that inhabit the environs of this natural treasure. A total of 11 species of agnatic mollusks and 14 land dwelling mollusks are found in this system. 70 species of fish, 31 types of reptiles, and 50 kinds of butterflies are just some of colorful array of wildlife that inhabits this abundantly bustling eco-system. Bird watchers will be pleased to know that 111 species of bird have been identified in the mangrove formed environs of the river, and has been known to host several types of migratory birds.
Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda - a successful conservation effort established protect Sri Lanka's turtles from extinction.
DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT BENTOTA/BERUWALA

DAY 05 [BENTOTA-COLOMBO – APPROX 02 HOURS DRIVE]

After breakfast check out and proceed to Colombo.
Evening enjoy Colombo city tour.
Colombo - A drive through the city will take you to the Fort and Pettah- the commercial area of the city and tree-lined Colombo - 07 Cinnamon Gardens. Colombo 3, 4, 5, 8 are the prime residential area of the City.Visit Fort, and Pettah for Shopping. The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith’s shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendaal, dating back to 1749. The historic Davatagaha Mosque, Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, the Zoological Gardens and Museum are some of the attractions in Colombo. DINNER & OVERNIGHT STAY AT COLOMBO

DAY 06 [COLOMBO – AIRPORT - APPROX 45 MINUTES DRIVE]

After Breakfast checkout & proceed to the Colombo Airport to catch your flight.

HOTELS DURING TOUR

SIGIRIYA

Fresco Water Villa - Deluxe Room

KANDY

Royal Kandyan - Deluxe Room

BENTOTA

Turyaa Kalutara – Classic Room

COLOMBO

The Ocean Colombo- Ocean Elite Direct Seaview Room

Inclusions

• 05 Night’s Accommodation in the hotels / similar
• Breakfast & Dinner at the Hotel
• All transfers in a private AC Car / Van with sightseeing as per the above itinerary
• Service of a Professional English-speaking Chauffer

Exclusions

• Airfare
• Meals other than mentioned
• Entry fee to monuments
• Visa
• Late Check-out & Early check in charges at the Hotels
• Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, mini bar charges, beverages, liquor, telephone charges, etc.
• Anythinbg not mentioned in inclusions

Day 1 - Arrival - Sigiriya via Munneswaram

Meeting and Greeting at the Airport. Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Sigiriya via Munneswaram. The Munneswaram Kovil close to Chilaw is one of the 5 major Shiva temples of Sri Lanka and Rameswaram islands. They are called Ishvarams. According to a Tamil legend, the temple is situated at a place where King Rama prayed to Shiva after committing the worst crime according to Hindu Dharma, namely Brahmahasti, the killing of a priest, because Ravana who had to be killed by Rama in order to liberate Sita, was of Brahmin caste. Rama stopped the Vimana vehicle at Munneswaram because of his feeling that the Doshana sin was not following him at this place. So he ascended from the vimana and prayed to God Shiva asking for a remedy. Shiva advised Rama to install four lingams at Manavari, Trinco, Mannar and Rameswaram for this purpose.
Manavari, about 6 kms north of Chilaw, is the first place where Lord Rama installed a Lingam, as a remedy to Lord Shiva after committing Brahmincide by killing the King Ravana who was a Brahmin. This Shiva Lingam in Manavari is called Ramalingam because it was made by Lord Rama. There are only two Lingams in the world named after Lord Rama, the other is in Rameswaram in India.
Check in to hotel as per check in time / availability. Overnight stay.

Day 2 - Sigiriya – Trincomalee

Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer from Sigiriya to Trincomalee
Visit Hot Spring wells.
Adjacent to Koneswaram temple there is another small shrine; with some significance for Hindu pilgrims. The original Shankari Devi temple, said to be built by Ravana, was the first in the list of Ashta Dasha (18) Shakti Pitas written down by Adi Shankara, but its whole cliff was destroyed by Portuguese cannon balls. Only a pillar for commemoration is placed on that spot now. And it is believed that the original idol of the Goddess has been preserved and replaced, being venerated now in this nearby new Shankari Devi temple.
Visit Other Hindu Temples – Sri Lakshmi Narana Perumal Temple. Visit Sri Bhadrakali Hindu Temple.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Trincomalee.

Day 3 - Trincomalee - Kandy

Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer from Trincomalee to Kandy
Visit Sigiriya
Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka Sri Muthumariamman Thevasthanam is a Hindu temple located in Matale city that is known of the colourful chariots located here. Its history goes back to the early 1800s. The location of the present temple was used by the south Indian immigrants, who came to the island looking for employments. Today, it is one of the biggest Hindu temples in the island.
En – Route Visit Spice Garden. Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings.
At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day to day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurveda concoctions.
Cultural show at Kandy
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

Day 4 - Kandy – Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at Hotel
Visit Temple of Tooth relic.
Located in Kandy, long a centre of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father's kingdom in India.
It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it. When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honour it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707
City Tour at Kandy (Lake Drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc…..) City Tour at Kandy (Lake Drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc…..)
Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya The Ramboda area is believed to be where Rama's forces were gathered against Ravana. Rampadai means Rama's Force. The hills of Ramboda are also believed to be where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi. A Chinmaya mission has built an Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka with Hanuman as its presiding deity. The temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall. The service times at the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple are between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon & again 30.30 to 6.30 pm Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft.) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft.) above sea level. Sri Lanka is an island made for tea. The country produces tea throughout the year and the total tea production is about 340 million kilograms per annum. Sri Lanka’s tea-growing areas are mainly concentrated in the central highlands and southern inland areas of the island.
At present, a larger portion of the country’s tea is exported as Ceylon Black Tea, while the country also produces Ceylon Green Tea, a type developed from Assamese seedlings. Ceylon White Tea, namely silver and golden tips is celebrated around the world for their finest flavour and is among the most expensive tea varieties in the world. Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 5 - Nuwara Eliya

The Gayathri Cathedral also known as Sri-Lankatheeswarar Temple is the very first temple dedicated for Goddess Gayathri. Gayathri Siddhar chose this place because it was a spiritual revelation. It is believed that the Tri Moortis – Siva, Brahma and Vishnu, appeared here when prince Meganath also known as Indrajit, son of an ancient Sri Lankan King Ravana Performed Siva Thapas and Nikumbala Yagna. Therefore, Gayathri Peedam is one of important site.
Visit Seetha Amman Temple
It is believed that the Seetha devi was kept captive at this site by King Ravana. There is a stream by the side of the temple where that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Seetha Devi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is also said to have bathed in this stream. About centuries ago of three idols were discovered in the stream. Visit Diurumpola
Still revered by thousands, this holy haven was the place where Sita performed her Agni Pariksha (proving her chastity) to her husband Rama. Continuing the practice for thousands of years, villagers still pledge their fidelity or take oaths there and even in certain courts, this agreement was binding. This place has been respected and worshipped by people down the ages.
Evening leisure at Gregory Lake
Named after Sir William Gregory in 1873, this is a prominent attraction used for water sports and recreational activities. Lake Park, Boat Rides are available. Travellers can be reached by sea plane which takes only 30 minutes from Colombo. At the southern end of the town is Gregory Lake where the holiday makers can enjoy a leisurely walk on the paved walk ways, with swan shaped paddle boats for the more adventurous. There are pony rides round the lake for the kids and even adults, with plenty of fast food stalls located in a separate area where one can enjoy a meal or a snack.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 6 - Nuwara Eliya - Colombo

Breakfast at Hotel
Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
En- Route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rabukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, half ways between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24 acres large elephant orphanage is an also breeding pace for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here.
Visit Kelaniya Temple
Even though Kelaniya is very important Buddhist Temple in Sri Lanka, there is a direct link between Ramayana tour Sri Lanka and Kelaniya Buddhist Temple. Ramayana states that after the death of King Ravana, King Vibhishana was crowned by Lakshmana. So Kelaniya is the place which had been ruled by Vibhishana. The reason Lakshmana crowned Vibhishana in Kelaniya was because Rama had to return to India as he had to continue his self-exile of 14 years to honour the commitment to his father, King Dasarath of Ayodhya. Therefore, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple also considered as important site of Ramayana tour of Sri Lanka. King Vibhishana was considered a fair king, as he supported Rama against his own brother’s injustice
Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple
Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple considered as the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Also this Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka which dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his Panchamuga form, meaning five faces. This temple is located Colombo Sri Lanka. It is believed that Swamy Chandrashekar built the first hanuman temple in Sri Lanka known as Sri Panchamukha Ancheneyar temple. Srimath Chandrasekara swamigal established First Temple in Sri Lanka and a first chariot in the world for Sri Rama’s beloved devotee Anjaneyar
Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo

Day 7 - Colombo - Airport

Breakfast at Hotel Transfer from Colombo to airport for Departure Flight

HOTELS DURING TOUR

SIGIRIYA

Fresco Water Villa - Deluxe Room

Sigiriya

Habarana Village by Cinnamon Or Similar

Trincomalee

Trinco Blue by Cinnamon Or Similar

Kandy

Mahaweli Reach Or Similar

Nuwara Eliya

Araliya Green City Or Similar

Colombo

Movenpick Hotel Or Similar

Inclusions

• Accommodation in mentioned hotels or similar - 1N Sigiriya, 1N Trincomalee, 1N Kandy, 2N Nuwara Eliya & 1N Colombo
• Breakfast • All Transfers by Air-conditioned private vehicles with an English Speaking Chauffer
• Key attractions - Munneswaram Temple, Manavari Temple, Trincomalee Hot Spring wells, Koneswaram Temple, Sri Lakshmi Narana Perumal Temple, Sri Bhadrakali Hindu Temple , Sigiriya UNESCO world heritage site , Sri Muthumariamman Thevasthanam temple, Spice Garden , Kandy Cultural show, Temple of the Tooth , Ramboda Hanuman Temple, Ramboda Falls, Nuwara Eliya Tea Factory, Gayathri Peedam, Seetha Amman Temple,Divurumpola Temple, Gregory Lake, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Vibishana Devalaya Kelaniya Temple,Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple,

Exclusions

• Airfare
• Visa
• Entry fee to monuments / tourist attractions
• Meals other than mentioned
• Early check in & Late check out at the hotels
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Day 01: ARRIVAL, DICKWELLA

Arrival to Sri Lanka and proceed to Dickwella. Arrive Dickwella & Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure on the Dickwella beach. Overnight stay at Dickwella.

Day 02: DICKWELLA

After breakfast, you will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. Overnight stay at Dickwella.

Day 03: DICKWELLA -COLOMBO

After breakfast, check out from hotel & start your journey towards Colombo. En-route visit the Dutch fort in Galle. End this tour check in Colombo hotel. Overnight stay at Colombo.

Day 04: COLOMBO

After breakfast, visit the Colombo City Tour. End this tour back to to hotel. Overnight stay at Colombo.

Day 5 : DEPARTURE, COLOMBO

After Breakfast transfer your hotel to Colombo International Airport for a Return Journey.

HOTELS DURING TOUR

DICKWELLA

Dickwella Resort & Spa , DICKWELLA Or Similar

COLOMBO

Fairway Colombo , Colombo Or Similar

Inclusions

• 2N accommodation in Dickwella Resort & Spa , DICKWELLA Or Similar
• 2N accommodation in Fairway Colombo , Colombo Or Similar
• Includes: Local Sightseeing & City Tour
• Return Airport Transfers on Private basis
• All Tour Transfers on Private basis.
• Assistance on Arrival & Departure
• Vehicle: AC Car

Exclusions

• Black out period – 15th December 2021 – 15th January 2022
• Airfare
• Visa
• Meals Other than mentioned in “Inclusions”
• Guaranteed deposit by hotels
• Early Check in & Late Check Out Charges
• Supplements for transfers during Odd Hours
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

DAY 01:Arrival, KANDY

Arrival to Sri Lanka and proceed to Kandy. En route you will visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Then arrive Kandy & Check-in to hotel. Overnight stay at Kandy.

DAY 02: KANDY CITY TOUR

After breakfast, you will explore Kandy. Kandy is famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country. While on your city tour, you will visit one of the world heritages sites as well as a sacred place for the Buddhists all over the world; namely the Temple of Tooth Relic known in Sri Lanka as Dalada Maligawa. Then you will proceed to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and Visit luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, longest river of the country and misty mountains. Later in the afternoon visit Gem shop and enjoy a cultural show. End this tour back to hotel & overnight stay at Kandy.

Day 03: KANDY- BENTOTA

After breakfast, start your journey towards Bentota. En-route you can visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Arrive Bentota & Check-in to hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Bentota.

Day 04: BENTOTA

After breakfast, you will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea and the warmth of the soft sand. Overnight stay at Bentota

Day 05: BENTOTA -COLOMBO & CITY TOUR

After breakfast, start your journey towards Colombo. En-route visit the Colombo City Tour & Shopping.Drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith's quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.Colombo also boasts many shopping malls and department stores that offer brand name clothing at highly discounted prices. End this tour back to hotel & overnight stay at COLOMBO.

Day 06: Departure, COLOMBO

After Breakfast transfer your hotel to Colombo International Airport for a Return Journey.

HOTELS DURING TOUR

BENTOTA

Mermaid Hotel, Bentota Or Similar

KANDY

Royal Kandyan, Kandy Or Similar

COLOMBO

ZMAX Fairway, Colombo Or Similar

Inclusions

• 2N accommodation in Royal Kandyan, Kandy Or Similar
• 2N accommodation in Mermaid Hotel, Bentota Or Similar
• 1N accommodation in ZMAX Fairway, Colombo Or Similar
• Breakfast & Dinner
• Includes: Local Sightseeing & City Tour
• Return Airport Transfers on Private basis
• All Tour Transfers on Private basis.
• Assistance on Arrival & Departure
• Vehicle: Toyota PRIUS / AXIO or Similar

Exclusions

• Black out period – 20th December 2021 – 10th January 2022
• Airfare
• Visa
• Meals Other than mentioned in “Inclusions”
• Guaranteed deposit by hotels
• Early Check in & Late Check Out Charges
• Supplements for transfers during Odd Hours
• Anything not mentioned in Inclusions