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SRILANKA
Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian Ocean and located south of the Indian subcontinent, is also known as the Island of Serendipity.
Sri Lanka lies between 5° 55' and 9° 55' north of the equator and between the eastern longitudes 79° 42' and 81° 52'. From North to South it has a maximum length of 435 km (270 miles) and at its widest point it measures 225 km. (140 miles), giving it a land area of 65,600 sq.km. (25,000 sq.miles). This entire stretch encompasses beautiful tropical beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments and a thousand delights to please all tastes.
From time immemorial the island has been subjected to many different influences, both accidental and oriental. Consequently this small island state contains an exotic mixture of languages, cultures and religions. The few thousand Veddhas who live in remote jungle areas are the descendants of the original inhabitants. The majority of the population are descendants of the Aryan tribes that came from North India over 2'000 years ago. Sub-sequent Dravidian invasions and Arab migrations have created a wonderful cosmopolitan society. |
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Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Meet on arrival & transfer to Kandy via Pinnawela
The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
The Pinnawela 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.
The success story of Pinnawela has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawela have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawela herd have been filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals.
Evening - If time permits witness a cultural show. Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 02 : Breakfast at the Hotel & Morning - Do a city tour of Kandy.
Kandy
Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a world Heritage Site. The name " KANDY" conjures visions of splendour and magnificence.Many of the legends traditions and folkfore 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 and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary & also temple of the tooth relic.
Thereafter proceed to Peradeniya & visit the Royal Botanical Gardens.
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, PERADENIYA
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.
Late afternoon proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
Enroute - Visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. Here you could observe all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the Factory.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 03 : Breakfast at the Hotel & Morning - Visit Nuwara Eliya
NUWARA ELIYA
Nuwara Eliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri lankas most popular hill resort.Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lankas tea country producing a significant share of the world a 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.
Thereafter proceed to Kalutara / Bentota / Ahungalla via Kitulgala.
Kitulgala
The Kelani River ( the broadest in Srilanka ) Flowing through Kitulgala was the main location where the Oscar winning movie Bridge on the River Kwai was Filmed. On the
hill above this town, a prehistoric cave was recently discovered containing large middens of shells from some unknown civilization.
Overnight stay in Kalutara / Bentota / Ahungalla.
Day 04: Breakfast at the Hotel & Morning - Transfer to 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 with several British built Colonial buildings. Other places of interest are a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, Residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and the old parliament
Also visit House of Fashions, ODEL, Noritake ceramic shop & local souvenir shop.
Afternoon at leisure Overnight stay in Colombo
Day 05 : After Breakfast transfer to Airport to connect the departure flight.
End Of Tour
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