Climate: hot and humid
Location: close to CMB Bandaranyake International Airport; North western coastal area
Nature of the area: coastal city
Tourist attractions: beaches, Catholic Churches, Buddhist temples
Importance: closest main city north of Colombo
Climate: hot and dry
Location: north western dry plains
Nature of the area: agricultural districts
Tourist attractions: ancient Buddhist temples and towering ancient stupas, cultural, historical and archeological sites, vast ancient rainwater reservoirs
Importance: Sri Lanka's prime cultural attractions, ancient cities, 4 world heritage sites
Climate: medeternian
Location: gateway to the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Nature of the area: highland city
Tourist attractions: Sacred temple of the tooth, Buddhist temples, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Udawattakelle Bird Sanctuary, shops of handicrafts, gems and Batik
Importance: cultural capital of Sri Lanka, a world heritage site
Climate: salubrious
Location: central highland
Nature of the area: highland city
Tourist attractions: Hakgala Botanical Gardens, Victoria Park, golf course, race course, Gregory Lake, tea plantations, tea factories
Importance: health resort
Climate: hot and humid
Location: Western coast
Nature of the area: the main coastal town
Tourist attractions: Buddhist temples, Christian Churches, Hindu Kovils and Mosques
Importance: capital and main sea port
Climate: hot and humid
Location: south western coast
Nature of the area: tourist beach resort with pleasant green environment
Tourist attractions: Bentota beach, Benotota lagoon, Bentota river, turtle hatcheries
Importance: Sri Lanka's prime beach resort
Climate: hot and humid
Location: south western coast
Nature of the area: tourist beach resort with pleasant green environment
Tourist attractions: Unawatuna beach, Buddhist temples
Importance: beach resort
Climate: hot and dry
Location: on the outskirts of the hill country
Nature of the area: Gem mining and agricultural district with paddy fields and pleasant green environment
Tourist attractions: Sinharaja rain forest (world heritage site), Buddhist temples
Importance: a world renowned city of gems
After breakfast leave Negombo for Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka. The World Heritage site is home to stupendous
Buddhist stupas Ruwanveliseya Dagoba built in 2nd century B.C. and less imposing yet no less monumental Thuparama stupa built in 3rd century B.C.
Among the remains of the once glorious buildings are the pillars of the brazen palace which once had nine stories, the image of the Samadi Buddha, one of the finest Buddhists sculptures, the twin ponds, guard stones & moonstones.
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Day 03 - Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa
After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa, a world heritage site.
Sri Lanka's royal capital in 1073, for nearly a century Polonnaruwa had been a military base for invading Chola tribes, from southern India, until they were overthrown by the Sinhalese king, Vijayabahu in 1070. The next king, Parakramabahu I, was the main driving force behind the development of Polonnuruwa. It remained Sri Lanka's capital until the late 13th century, but became increasingly susceptible to Chola invasions and it became lost to the jungle once more as the capital drifted south-west.
The most impressive of the preserved ruins are the ancient sculptures of Buddha at the Gal Vihara cut into Granite stone dating back to the middle of the 12th century. The entire sculpture consists of four colossal statues of Buddha - a samadhi image in meditation posture, a seated Buddha image inside a cave, a standing Buddha image which is 23 ft in height, and recumbent Buddha image measuring 46 ft, depicting the passing away.
Today, the agricultural district and it self as well as the surrounding plain was watered by a renovated ancient irrigational network consisting of numerous reservoirs and canals
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Day 04 - Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya / Dambulla / Kandy
After breakfast leave for Kandy via Sigiriya rock fortress then the cave temple of Dambulla. Polonnaruwa,Sigiriya,Dambulla,Kandy are world heritage sites.
This rock fortress was built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century A.D. and was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare was the site of the palace, the outer wall of which was built on the very brink of the precipice. The UNESCO - sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya 5th century Water Gardens to their former glory.
Twelve miles from Sigiriya is Dambulla, a vast isolated rock mass 500 ft. high and a mile round the base. Here is found the famous rock temples dating to the first centaury B.C. The caves of Dambulla sheltered the King during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. When he regained the throne; he caused to be built the most magnificent of rock-temples of this island. There is also a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha 14 meters long carved out of rock.
Having visited Dambulla cave temple proceed to Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy is home to numerous medieval Buddhist temples including the sacred Temple of Tooth Relic.
In the afternoon, arrive at hotel in Kandy.
In the evening enjoy a cultural show of traditional dances & then visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha located in the heart of the city next to the scenic man-made lake encircled by a decent motor road.
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Day 05 - Kandy / Pinnawala / Peradeniya / Kandy
After breakfast leave Kandy for Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. Pinnawala which is about one hour away from the Kandy town itself.
Pinnawala is home to Elephants lost to their herd, having fallen into pits and ravines. Most of them are baby elephants. There are mainly two special events taking place, which is 'the elephants feeding time and their bathing time.The elephants are fed at the orphanage and bathed in the nearby river twice a day at 0915hrs and 1315hrs.Once again they are fed at 1515 hrs.
Afternoon visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya. Famous for its magnificent Botanical values, which has extensively well kept Lawns, Pavilions, an Orchid House with an outstanding collection, an Octagon Conservatory, Fernery, banks of bamboo and numerous flower borders with cannas, hibiscus, croton and colourful bougainvillea. This garden is best known for it's collection of orchids the largest in Asia.
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Day 06 - Kandy / Ratnapura
After breakfast leave Kandy for Ratnapura, the gem mining district of Sri Lanka. While the city of Ratnapura is a bustling market including the gem market, the spectacular surrounding areas provide opportunities for trekking and Bird Watching. Ratnapura is also home to the ancient temple of god Saman.
Visit traditional gem pit and a gem cutting workshop.
After breakfast leave Ratnapura for Bentota Beach.
Bentota is Sri Lanka's most popular beach resort town complete with all the facilities for tourists. Bentota with its wide expanse of beach and surf provide opportunity to enjoy a multitude of water sports: swimming, body-surfing, diving in the sea, jet-ski, windsurf and parasail among others. Over and above all these are the boat safaris in tropical lagoon of Bentota and Bentara River.
In the morning enjoy at the wide expanses of Bentota beach.
In the afternoon visit Galle Dutch fort 52km south of Bentota.
Galle is home to a Dutch Fort, a world heritage site is one of best preserved Dutch forts of Asia. Originally built by the Portuguese and fortified by the Dutch, the fort was well used by the British for their administrative purpose of the Galle district.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport.
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