JourneyScapes of Sri Lanka

169, Nawala Road,

Narahenpita, Colombo - 5

 Sri Lanka.
 

7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS

 
This is the most popular island tour for many travelers to Sri Lanka. This interesting journey of 7 nights and 8 days offers the visitor to Sri Lanka the essence of the island's attractions - the Ancient Cities, Cultural Sites, Scenic Routes, and Wildlife. This together with an extension stay on our beautiful beaches gives you a great Sri Lankan holiday. It is also suitable for those with plans for a multi destination holiday in combination with this beautiful tropical island paradise.
 
DAY 01
Arrival at Colombo Airport in the Morning. You will be met by our representative and transfered to your hotel in Colombo, the Commercial Capital of Sri Lanka. Your afternoon tour of this colourful Sri Lankan city will take you from its noisy bazaars to its fashionable residential area passing places where Grand Colonial era buildings stand alongside modern office structures. The diversity of religion, ethnicity and customs of the people in this city becomes very evident. Overnight in Colombo.
 
DAY 02
In the morning, leave for the ancient mystic city of Anuradhapura to visit this great ancient Kingdom of the island where Sinhala Kings ruled from 380 BC for over a 1000 years. Considered as one of the finest civilizations in Asia, Buddhism flourished in this magnificent city in the north central plains of the island. The great kings built huge religious monuments and monasteries , amazing Palaces, parks, beautiful reservoirs and intricate irrigation systems. In the afternoon you will continue to Sigiriya. Overnight in Sigiriya.
 
DAY 03
Climb Sigiriya, the "Lion Mountain" , in the morning. In 470 AD, Kasyapa, the son of a non-royal consort of the king, took over the kingdom after committing patricide. He built his magnificent palace on top of this 360 metre high rock fearing the wrath of the crown prince Moggallana. This architectural wonder is famous for its well preserved rock paintings of the beautiful "Cloud Damsels" seen half way up the rock and the "Lion Stairway" that provides access to the summit. The complex of the fortress on the plains around the rock extends over 15 hectares. 
You will then travel to Polonnaruwa the Medieval Kingdom from the 11th to the 13th century. Ethnic harmony prevailed between the Sinhalese and the Tamils during this period. Buddhist and Hindu Temples located in the same complex and many other ruins symbolises this fact. The Palaces, Huge granite sculptures and the massive tanks and complex irrigation systems built by the Great Kings conveys the extent of development that existed in this middle history period. Return to Sigiriya for overnight stay.
 
DAY 04
Leave for Kandy in the morning, after visiting the1st century BC Rock Cave Temple of Dambulla. Located at a height of over 100 m on a huge rock, the caves contain beautiful images of the, Buddha totaling up to 150 as well as those of Hindu deities. The walls are also adorned with colourful frescoes of various scenes related to the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka and great deeds of the kings. Proceed from Dambulla, you will visit a Batik Factory and a Spice Garden in Matale and arrive at the beautiful Hill Capital of Kandy in the afternoon. 
Surrounded by lush tropical scenery, this was the last capital city and Kingdom of the Sri Lanka's Royalty until the British took over the city in 1815. After the city tour you will visit the a most sacred place of the Buddhist World, the Dalada Maligawa - the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. You will return to your hotel for overnight stay after watching a Cultural Show.
 
DAY 05
In the morning, visit the famous Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and proceed to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, where over 70 Elephants ranging from little babies to adult are cared for. Almost all of them have been found in the jungles wounded or separated from their herd. The feeding and bath time in the river are a treat to watch. Return to Kandy and be at leisure until overnight stay.
 
DAY 06
Morning departure on the scenic mountain route through Tea country with an en route visit to a Tea Factory. With its cool mountain climate Nuwara Eliya became the favourite hill station of the British during their rule. The afternoon city tour will confirm this as you pass houses, cottages, the Golf Club and other areas very much reminiscent of the countryside of England. Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
 
DAY 07
Leave Nuwara Eliya in the morning and arrive at Tissamaharama where your Exciting Jeep Safari of the Yala National Wildlife Park will commence in the afternoon. The total area of this park covers 98,0000 hectares and has Elephant, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, sambar, deer and many other smaller animals, Reptiles and over 150 recorded species of Birds. Overnight at Tissamaharama.
 
DAY 08
In the morning proceed along the coast, breaking your  journey at the port city of Galle. This is a famous port of trade from ancient times and is linked to the legend of King Solomon's Mines. Your place of sightseeing will be the famous Dutch Fort built in 1663 by the Dutch, extending over an area of 36 hectares . Then you will proceed from Galle to commence your Beach stay or continue to Colombo.
 

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