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Day 01 ----- AIRPORT /KURUNAGALA / SIGIRIYA – 175 KM - 5 hours AM Arrival at Colombo Airport. Meet, assist and leave for Sigiriya The Rock Fortress of the 5 th century AD which was built by King Kashyapa earlier became world famous for its artistic frescoes and the ever shining mirror wall. However during the more recent times it earned the unofficial title of the 8 th wonder on account of its marvelous water garden and its medieval architecture that baffled even the modern specialists in this field. This site has rightly been declared as a “World Heritage” by UNESCO. PM Day 02 ----- SIGIRIYA / POLONNARUWA /SIGIRIYA – 65 KM - 1 hour AM This city was considered the medieval capital of Sri Lanka. Though smaller in scope, it is said to be aesthetically superior to Anuradhapura. The ruins of palaces, shrines, temples and dagabas built by King Parakrama Bahu the Great, whose statue stands sentinel over the 5,940 acre Parakrama Samudra or "Sea of Parakrama", (an enormous reservoir built by him for irrigation, and supply of water) are as fascinating as the history they unfold. PM At leisure or Optional visit to Minneriya National Wildlife Park Overnight stay at your Hotel. Day 03 ----- SIGIRIYA / KANDY – 90 KM - 3 hours AM After Breakfast, leave for Kandy en-route visiting Dambulla Rock cave temple, Spice garden and Batik Factory in Matale. This lovely city was the last Capital of the Kingdom of Sri Lanka before it became a colony of the British Empire. During the last two centuries of the Kingdom, Nanayakhar princes of India exerted substantial influence among the rulers of this country. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned " Temple of the Tooth". Places of interest are the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and the Mahaweli Diversion Project in their impressive settings. Spice Gardens dot the outskirts of Kandy along with handicraft centers and the market-place is a hub of activity. Kandy retains an aura of grandeur which time has not effaced. PM EVE Overnight stay at your Hotel. Day 04 ----- KANDY /NUWARA ELIYA - 90 KM - 3 hours AM PM Overnight stay at your hotel. Day 05 ----- NUWARA ELIYA AM PM Overnight stay at hotel. Day 06 ----- NUWARA ELIYA/ COLOMBO – 190 KM 5 hrs AM En route, you will witness many water falls including the famous St Clair’s and Devon falls bestowed with enchanting beauty. The next place of interest is Kitulgala, the location famous for adventure sports including mountain biking, Tracking, bird watching and the most attractive of all white water rafting. This is also the site where David Lean’s world famous film “Bridge over River Kwai” was filmed. PM Colombo, our Sea Port Capital, which is a town totally fascinating in its variety. Old Dutch Churches and other evidence of the colonial past, ornated Hindu and Buddhist Temples with murals and statues give a glimpse of history and architecture.
Overnight stay at hotel. Day 07 ----- COLOMBO / AIRPORT – 35 KM - 1 hour AM PM *****TOUR ENDS***** |
