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09 Days
Availability : Mar 19' - Feb 20'
Tour Details

Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, just off the southeastern coast of India. Despite its modest size – slightly larger than the state of West Virginia – Sri Lanka has a population of about 20 million people, almost equal to the population of Texas. The island is rich in natural resources, and has a diverse economy based on agriculture, mining, fishing, manufacturing, and tourism. On becoming an independent nation in 1948 Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon) seemed to be headed for a future as a stable and prosperous democracy. Since the 1970s, however, the country has been torn by violent struggles between the two main ethnic groups, Sinhalese and Tamils that make up its population. Sri Lanka suffered severe damage and loss of life from the tsunami of 2004; what effect that disaster will have on the country’s political future remains to be seen.

Place to Visit

  • Munneswaram temple
  • Ancient Pancha Ishwarams Temple
  • visit Koneshwaram temple and Shankari Devi temple
  • Kandy cultural show
  • Visit Kataragama temple
Itinerary

Day 1 (120 km – 02 hours) Arrival –Negombo

Arrival at the Colombo Airport Clients will be met by our English speaking driver guide and airport staff and offer assistance by Ceylon Offshore tours.

Afterwards immediate transfer to hotel in Negombo.

Evening enjoy a city tour in ancient Dutch fort of Negombo

Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen’s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Neoclassical St. Mary’s Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings.

Return to the hotel in the evening.

Day 2(220 km) Negombo – Chilaw - Dambulla

Breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, check out from hotel and leave for Mysuru. En route Mysuru, visit Pyramid Valley International. After reaching Mysuru, check in at hotel and relax. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mysuru. (Bengaluru to Mysuru – 200 Kms approxAfter breakfast proceed to Dambulla.
En route visit Chilaw and witness the Munneswaram temple.

Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE, although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region.

The temple complex is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The central temple dedicated to Shiva (Siva) is the most prestigious and biggest, and is popular amongst Hindus. The other temples are dedicated to Ganesha, Ayyanayake and Kali. The Kali temple is also popular with Buddhists, who frequent the complex. Post-19th century, most of the devotees of all temples in the complex belong to the majority Sinhala Buddhist ethnic group; the temples, excluding the Ayyanayake and the Buddhist temple, are administered by families belonging to the minority Hindu Tamils.

Thereafter proceed to Dambulla. En route visit Manavari temple.

Manavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama.

Afterwards proceed to Dambulla.

Check in at the hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 3(210 km) Dambulla – Trincomalee - Dambulla

After breakfast proceed to Trincomalee.

After reaching Trinco visit Koneshwaram temple and Shankari Devi temple in Trincomalee.

Koneswaram temple

Koneswaram temple of Trincomalee (also historically known as the Thirukonamamalai Konesar Kovil, the Temple of the Thousand Pillars and Thiru-Konamamalai Maccakeswaram Kovil) is a Hindu temple in Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka venerated by Saivites throughout the continent. It is built atop Swami Rock, a rocky promontory cape overlooking Trincomalee, a classical period harbor port town.

Shankari Temple

The famed SHANKARI Temple, in Sri Lanka, is one of the 18 Devi Temples (Ashta Dasha Shakti Peethas). Many have heard the Ashtadasha Shakti Peetha Shloka starting with LANKAAYAAM SHAANKARI DEVI.composed by Sri Adi Shankara which means Shankari in Lanka. This Shloka enumerates the list of places of Devi temples which are considered to be part of the 18 Devi Peethas.

Return to the hotel in the evening.

Day 4(120 Km) Dambulla– Matale spice garden - Kandy

After breakfast proceed to Kandy.
En route visit spice garden at Matale.
Spice garden Matale in Sri Lanka has long been renowned for its spices. Since ancient times, traders from all over the world who came to Sri Lanka brought their native cuisines to the island, resulting in a rich diversity of cooking styles and techniques. Sri Lankan people use spices liberally in their dishes and typically do not follow an exact recipe. In Here you will learn about fragrant clove, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mace and pepper, and many other favorites such as chocolate and vanilla.

After reaching Kandy check in at the hotel in the afternoon.
In evening witness the cultural show and end the day by visiting temple of tooth relic.

Kandy cultural show – Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. The beat a dancing from "Salupliya" depicting several demons, "Thelme" vibrant expression of low country rhythm, Fire and Harvest dances accompanied by Ceremonial Drums and the Drum Orchestra rising and falling to the lively tempo. As many as 12 different folk and traditional dances are performed by Kandy lake club dance troop within the span of one hour.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relicever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess's hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered
Return to the hotel in the evening

Day 5(110 km) Kandy –Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast enjoy a city tour including arts and craft center, and Kandy Market and Kandy View point
(Kandy View point is where you get to see the perfect panoramic view of the Kandy City)
Kandy - the laidback capital of the hill country, and the historical bastion of Buddhist power, is built around a peaceful lake and set in a picturesque bowl of hills. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts and Culture.
Afterwards visit Peradeniya botanical garden.

Afterwards proceed to Nuwara Eliya,
On the way stop at Ramboda Falls and visit the Mack woods Tea Factory & enjoy a refreshing cup of Tea while take in the panoramic beauty of Mack woods tea plantation at Labukelle and enjoy a short walk in the tea fields.

En route visit Seetha Amman temple.
Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometer from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya. This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by (Vikram) king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. On the rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints of Rawana’s elephant

After reaching Nuwara Eliya enjoy a city tour.
Nuwara Eliya Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. A favorite retreat of the British during colonial times, the town is dotted with English country style houses and half-timbered bungalows, with names like Sun hill Cottage or Windsor Hotel. No surprise it’s earned the name "Little England". The Holy Trinity Church might have stepped out of any village in England, with its Gothic architecture and eclectic collection of memorials, while the “pink post office” features a clock tower. The Grand Hotel, Hill Club and Golf Club also hark back to a previous era, where tea by a log fire, overlooking the lawns with topiary and roses, might be followed by a spot of billiards.

Evening visit Divurumpola temple.
This is the place where Seetha Devi underwent "Agni Pariksha" (test). It is a popular place of worship among locals in this area. Divurumpola means place of oath in Sinhala. The legal system permits and accepts the swearing done at this temple while settling disputes between parties.
Check in at the hotel in the evening.

Day 6 (170 Km) Nuwara Eliya – Ella – Yala safari

After breakfast proceed to Yala via Ella gap.
En route visit Ravana Waterfall in Ella.
It is said that Ravana had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. At the time, the cave was surrounded with thick forests in the midst of wilderness. It is also believed that Rama’s queen bathed in a pool that accumulated the water falling from this waterfall.

Check in at the hotel in the late afternoon.
Evening visit Kataragama temple.
Kataragama temple in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a Hindu and Buddhist temple complex dedicated to Skanda-Murukan also known as Kataragama Deviyo.
Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 7(230 Km) Yala – Ussangoda - Bentota

After breakfast proceed to Bentota.
En route visit Ussangoda.
After meeting Seetha Devi Lord Hanuman decided to test the strength of the mighty King Ravana and his army of Rakshasas. In the event that unfolded Lord Hanuman's tail was set on fire by the Rakshasas, who in turn went on to torch some parts of King Rawana’s empire. Ussangoda is one of the torched areas, which is said to have been an airport used by King Ravana.
Check in at the hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 8(80 Km) Bentota – Madu river cruise – Turtle hatchery

After breakfast proceed to Balapitiya to enjoy a river cruise in Madu River.
Madu River The estuary of the Madu Ganga River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. It may be one of the last remaining tracts of pristine mangrove forests in Sri Lanka. A boat trip is a wonderful way of seeing some of the hundreds of species of plants and animals – monkeys eat fruit in the trees, a water monitor lizard glides slowly through the water, and cormorants, egrets and kingfishers wait patiently on the banks, eyeing the water for prey. There are around 64 islands in the river and lagoon, from a tiny speck housing a deserted shrine to one housing 250 families connected to the mainland with a very long footbridge.

Afterwards visit a turtle hatchery at Kosgoda.
Kosgoda is famous for its sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1988 to protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction. Since then it has released about 3.5 million baby turtles into the wild. The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that they collect at night along the long sandy beach. Although October to April is the main laying season, some eggs (mostly green turtles) can be found at Kosgoda throughout the year. The hatchery buries the eggs in sand, and when they hatch around 50 days later the baby turtles are released into the sea at night. Only about one in 1,000 turtles survive to maturity. Kosgoda turtle hatchery

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Day 9(160 Km) Bentota- Colombo city tour – Departure transfer

After breakfast proceed to Colombo &enjoy a city tour in Colombo
Colombo the largest and most industrial city on the island, Colombo was once the political capital of Sri Lanka but is now the unofficial commercial capita. With a resident population of about 647, 100, Colombo - that is located on the West Coast - is vibrant, colorful, constantly busy, its buildings largely corporate, with entertainment and education centers scattered in between. Architecture is a mixed affair in Colombo, with remnant structures from the bygone colonial era co-existing with tall skyscrapers and other such large buildings that dot the skyline.
Afterwards departure transfer to the airport.

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