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CULTURE - HERITAGE AND NATURE TOUR ( 9 Nights / 10 Days )

DAY 1 - Colombo / Anuradhapura

Arrival, welcome and assistance at the airport. Leave for Anuradhapura, enroute visiting the fishing village in Negombo which is the centre of the island’s fishing community. Negombo has a large Roman Catholic population. On completion leave for Pinnawela’s Elephant Orphanage, which is home to about 70 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Accompany the elephants to a nearby river to see them having their daily baths. After that proceed to Anuradhapura. Night stay at Anuradhapura.

DAY 2 - Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Aukana / Sigiriya

After breakfast at the hotel visit the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura founded in the 4th century B.C. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982, and has the largest number of ancient onuments of the great Sinhala civilization, including Ruwanweliseya Dagoba, Thuparama Dagoba, Brazen Palace, the image of the Samadhi Buddha, Twin Ponds, Guard Stones, Isurumuniya Temple and the Moonstone. The ‘Sri Maha Bodhi’ or the sacred Bo tree is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. Proceed to Sigiriya enroute visiting

Mihintale and Aukana. Overnight stay at Sigiriya.

DAY 3 - Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa

After breakfast at the hotel we cimb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya built in the 5th century A.D. See the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural ,Paintings, Mirror Wall, the Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. Proceed to Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in an excellent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’ the ‘Thuparama Image house’ and the ‘Gal vihara’are the most spectacular. Also visit the monuments such as Tivankha Image House, Parakhramabahu Statue, Watadage, Hatadage and Archaeological Museum.

Return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.

DAY 4 - Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Kandy

After breakfast proceed to Kandy, enroute visit Nalanda Gegige and the Dambulla Cave Temple, most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. Proceed to Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic followed by a cultural show.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

DAY 5 - Kandy / Peradeniya / Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel, then City tour of Kandy (the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings). Visit the otanical Gardens in Peradeniya, originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 10,000 species Of plants are found in this garden which is encircled by the Mahaweli River. Evening visit to the Kandy authentic market and the Bazaar.

Night stay at Kandy.

DAY 6 - Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya Morning

Proceed to Nuwara Eliya, or Little England, as it is affectionately known. During the steep ascent to Nuwara Eliya we visit a Tea Factory where we can see how tea is made and also have the opportunity to buy a selection of fresh tea - undoubtedly the best tea you will ever taste!

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 7 - Nuwar-Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella .

After an early breakfast at the hotel, leave for Horton

Plains, the highest plateau in the country. It is one of the very important National parks in Sri Lanka. The most awesome physical feature of the Horton Plains is the escarpment that falls 880 meters to the lowlands. Aptly known as ‘World’s End’, from the precipice the view of the countryside below towards the south coast is spectacular. On completion return to Nuwara Eliya and proceed to Nanu Oya Railway station to catch the train for a charming train ride to Ella. Ella is an excellent base for keen trekkers. Overnight stay at Ella.

DAY 8 - Ella / Buduruwagala / Tissamaharama

After breakfast at the hotel start trekking in Ella rock and see the magnificent view through Ella Gap. You will see enchanting and spectacular scenery among the tea plantations. Proceed to Yala National park enroute visiting Rawana Water Fall and Buduruwagala temple. 2.30pm Safari jeep visit to Yala National Park. At the end of the safari back to the hotel at Tissamaharama.

DAY 9 - Tissamaharama / South Beach .

Morning -proceed to Mirissa / Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa beach. Visit Matara largest Buddha statue and the Dutch fort in Galle. Night at the south beach.

DAY 10 - South Beach / Colombo

Morning – proceed to Colombo with boat safari at Madu river and Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda. Evening city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), and visit Fort. Also visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique.

Night at Colombo or transfer to the Airport for departure.

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CULTURE AND NATURE TOUR ( 4 Nights / 5 Days )

DAY 1 - Colombo Airport / Sigiriya

Arrival, welcome and assistance at the airport. Leave for Sigiriya. Enroute visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the centre of the island’s fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, On

completion leave for the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is home to about 70 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. After that proceed to Sigiriya.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya

DAY 2 - Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa

After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, built in the 5th century A.D. See the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, the Mirror Wall, Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. On completion proceed to Polonnaruwa. The capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century,Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in an excellent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’, the ‘Thuparama Image House’ and the ‘Gal Vihara’ are the most spectacular. Also visit the monuments such as Tivankha Image House, Parakhramabahu Statue ,Watadage, Hatadage and Archaeological Museum.

Return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.

DAY 3 - Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Aluvihara / Kandy

After breakfast at the hotel we proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is followed by Nalande Gedige (a temple built in the geographical centre of Sri Lanka), the Aluvihare Cave Temple. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth relic and a traditional Kandyan Dance performance.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

DAY 4 - Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya

Breakfast then a city tour of Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. A.M. visit the Kandy authentic Market and the Bazaar. Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, Originally the pleasure garden of the Royalty. Nearly 10,000 species of plants are found in this garden then proceed to Nuwara Eliya, or

Little England, as it is affectionately known. During the steep ascent to Nuwara Eliya we visit a Tea Factory where we can see how tea is made and have the opportunity to buy a selection of fresh Tea, undoubtedly the best Tea you will ever taste!

Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 5 - Nuwara-Eliya / Kithulgala / Colombo

After breakfast proceed to Colombo, en route visiting the Water Falls of St. Clare's and Devon and also visit Kitulgala where the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai" film was made. Also a possibility to do White Water Rafting at Kithulgala. Evening city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Night at Colombo or transfer to the Air Port for departure.

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TOUR OF HINDU RELIGIOUS SITES – ( 8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS)

DAY 1- Airport / Chilaw / Negombo

Arrive at the Bandaranaike International airport, Katunayake. You will be met and assisted on arrival. Transfer to hotel in Negombo and leave for Chilaw. Visit the Munneswaram Temple Complex dedicated to God Siva and built in the traditional Hindu style, and the seaside shrine complex at Udappuwa. Both these temples are visited by people of all faiths seeking favours and to give thanks for favours granted. Overnight stay at Negombo.

DAY 2 - Negombo / Colombo / Mount Lavinia

After breakfast at the hotel,leave for Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. In Kochchikade, visit the Sri Ponnambalam Ramanathan Sivan Temple, the popular Captain's Garden Temple, the Murugan Temple at Ginthupitiya devoted to God Skanda, the Kathiresan Kovil at Bambalapitiya, and other

places of interest.

DAY 3 - Mount Lavinia / Pinnawala / Kandy

Breakfast and Leave for Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital and last free kingdom before it was captured by the British in 1815 AD. En route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Embekke temple famous for its

intricate wood carvings and dedicated to God Skanda (14th-century AD), and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.City tour of Kandy including the Ganapathi Temple and other places of

religious interest to all faiths, which reveals the religious harmony in the country: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, St. Paul's Church and the mosque which are in close proximity to each

other.In the evening watch a performance of traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming which will include devotional fire-walking.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.

DAY 4 - Kandy / Nalanda / Polonnaruwa

Breakfast and Leave for Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's medieval capital (11th-12 century). Enroute visit the Muthu Mari Amman temple in Matale and the Nalanda Gedige, with the ancient Pallava style of Architecture.In Polonnaruwa, visit 11th-12 century monuments including the two Siva Temples, and the moonstone sculptures which show the influence of Hinduism.

Overnight stay at,Polonnaruwa or Giritale.

DAY 5 - Polonnaruwa / Mahiyangana / Badulla / Ella

Breakfast and Leave for Ella via Mahiyangana and Badulla. In Badulla,visit the beautiful temple devoted to God Skanda, and the Kali Temple which houses the statue of Goddess Kali which was brought from Kerala, India during the Colonial era.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ella.

DAY 6 - Ella / Nuwara Eliya

Breakfast at the Hotel and Leave for Nuwara Eliya. Visit the Sita Amman temple, the focal point of the Rama/Sita episode in the epic Ramayana and other related places of interest. Sightseeing, including a

visit to the Tea plantation and a Tea Factory, to witness the manufacturing process of world famous Ceylon Tea.

Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 7 - Embilipitiya / Kataragama / Tissamaharama

Breakfast and Leave for Embilipitiya and embark on a jeep safari to the Udawalawe National Park to view herds of wild elephants. Leave for Tissamaharama. In the evening, visit the Kataragama shrine complex devoted to God Skanda and venerated by people of all faiths, and visit various temples in the surrounding area. Participate in the Pooja (offerings) in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay at Tissamaharama

DAY 8 - Tissamaharama / Devinuwara / Colombo

Breakfast at hotel and Leave for Colombo. Enroute, visit the Vishnu temple in Devinuwara, 17th-century Galle Dutch fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Murugan Temple dedicated to God Skanda.

Dinner and overnight stay at Colombo

DAY 9 - Colombo / Airport

Breakfast at the hotel and the city tour of Colombo . Observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also, visit the

Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique.

Evening transfer to the Airport for departure.

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TOUR OF MIDLE EAST MUSILIM FAMILY SITES – (6 nights / 7 days)

Day-01- Air Port / Colombo / Mt:Lavenia

Arrive at the Bandaranaike International airport, Katunayake. You will be met and assisted on arrival. Transfer to hotel and in the After Noon City tour of Colombo including Davatagaha Mosque, Grand Mosque and the Borah Mosque at Pettah.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mt: Lavenia

Day-02- Mt: Lavenia / Pinnawala / Kandy

Warm Breakfast at the hotel Leave for Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital. En route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and a few Mosques of special interest along the way. City tour of Kandy including the Meena Makkam Mosque and other places of religious interest to other faiths, which reveals the religious harmony in the country. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. In the evening watch a performance of traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming which will include devotional fire-walking.

Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy

Day-03- Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya

After the Breakfast Leave for Nuwara Eliya, hill country resort located 6200 ft. above sea level. En route visit a tea plantation and a tea factory to observe the production process of world famous Ceylon tea.

Dinner overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.

Day-04-Nuwara-Elaiya / Embilypitiya

Breakfast leave for Embilipitiya. En route visit the Saint Jeyalani Mosque in Kuragala, famous for its healing powers, dedicated to the memory of Saint Qutub Muhiyadeen Adbul Cader Jailany, who visited this site more than 1000 years ago.

Overnight stay at Embilipitiya.

Day-05- Embilypitiya / Kataragama / Hambantota

Breakfast and go on a jeep safari to the Udawalawe National Park famed for its herds of elephants. Leave for Hambantota which literally means - "Habour of the Moors." In the evening visit the Kataragama Shrine, devoted to God Skanda but venerated by people of all faiths. See the Mosque within the precincts.

Dinner overnight stay at Hambantota.

Day-06-Hambantota / Galle / Beruwala

After a worm Breakfast at hotel leave for Beruwala, a predominantly Muslim town.En route visit Blow Hole in Tangalle, Dutch fort in Galle.

Overnight stay at Beruwala.

Day 7

Transfer to airport for departure

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LUXURY ISLAND TOUR ( 6 NIGHTS / 7DAYS )

DAY-01-Negombo / Anuradhapura

After you got picked up at the airport or your hotel, you will proceed the ancient city of Anuradhapura while visiting coconut plantations and observing the famous toddy tappers at work.After you've checked into your hotel at Anuradhapura and P.M you will start the city tour of Anuradhapura, dating back to 3rd century B.C to 10th century A.D. You will visit the Sri Maha Bodhi, the Brazen Palace, the Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba (biggest dagoba in Sri Lanka), the Thuparama Dagoba, the Lankarama Dagoba, the Elephant Pond, the Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex, the world famous Samadhi Buddha Statue and the Isurumuniya Temple (Stone carving of the Sri Lankan Romeo & Juliet).

Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.

DAY-02- Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya

After Break Fast at the hotel proceed to Sightseeing of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (10th-12th century A.D). You will visit the modern Museum, the Parakrama Samudra, Statue of King Parakramabahu, the Library Shrine, Palace of King Parakramabahu, the Kumara Pokuna, the Shiva temple, the Thuparama shrine room with its glittering statues, the Alahana Monastery Complex, the Gal Vihare, the Lotus Pond and and the Thivanka Image House. After your afternoon tea you will proceed to Sigiriya.

Overnight stay at Sigiriya.

Day-03- Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Aluvihara / Kandy

In the early morning you will have the opportunity to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Bolder Garden, Mural Paintings, The Mirror Wall, The Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. Back to the hotel to have your well-deserved breakfast. After this you will proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is followed by Nalande Gedige (a temple built in the geographical center of Sri Lanka), the Aluvihare Cave Temple (this is where Buddhism was brought into book form in the 1st century B.C).

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day-04- Kandy / Elephant Orphanage / Kandy

You will visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinawella where you can see the feeding of baby elephants by milk bottle and elephants bathing in the river. There after visit Royal Botanical Garden Followed by a Kandy city tour including Market, Bazaar, and the famous Temple of the Tooth Ralic and a traditional Kandian Dance performance.

Overnight stay in Kandy.

Day-05- Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya / Ella

After Breakfast at hotel leave for Ell en route visit Tea Factory and Tea Plantation.After a picturesque drive through Sri Lanka's hill country you will reach Nuwara Eliya (the so-called Little England) with its colonial hotels, the Race course and Golf Courses. Followed by a visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and you will proceed to Ella, Sri Lanka's highest village.

Overnight stay at Ella.

Day-06- Ella / Buduruwagala / Tissamaharama

After the Breakfast at hotel proceed to Tissamaharama en route visit Buduruwagala and the magnificent views of Ella valley and the Rawana Water Falls. After a stop at the Buduruwagala Temple, On completion you will continue to the hotel at Tissamaharama.

Afternoon Jeep safari where you can watch leopards, elephants, bears, thousands of local and migrant birds in the wild. Just to name a few.

Overnight stay at Tissamaharama

Day-07-Tissamaharama - South & South-West Coast

After Breakfast at hotel You will drive back to the airport or your hotel along beautiful beaches with the opportunity to stop wherever you like to take dip. The most known beach resorts are Tangalle, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Kosgoda, Induruwa, Bentota and Beruwala.

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RAMAYANA TOUR OF SRI LANKA – (9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS)

Day-01- Colombo / Chilaw / Sigiriya

Arrival, Welcome and assistance at the Air port and proceed to Chilaw and visit Munneswaram Temple. It is believed that Munneswaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. A Shiva Lingam was already here when lord Rama visited the place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana's vimanas. He felt he was being followed by Bramhaasthi dosham (a malevolent black shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. When the Vimana was passing over Munneswaram, he felt the vimana vibrating, and realised the "Brahmaasthi Dosham" was not following him at this particular point. Proceed to Manavari. Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed the Shiva Lingam and prayed after the end of the war with King Ravana.

Day-02- Sigiriya / Koneswaram Temple / Sigiriya

After warm Break Fast at hotel and leave for Trincomalee and visit Koneshwaram temple Myths surrounding the temple of Koneswaram associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. Koneswaram was developed in the post classical era, between 300 CE and 1600 CE by kings of the Tamil Pandyan and Chola empires, On completion return to Sigiriya for the night.

Day-03- Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Kandy

After breakfast at hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress built 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Bolder Garden, Mural Paintings, The Mirror Wall, The Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. On compleation leave for Kandy en route visit Nalanda Gegige and the Dambulla Cave Temple, most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. On completion leave for Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. overnight stay at Kandy.

Day-04- Kandy / Seetha Kotuwa / Gurulupotha / Weragantota / Kandy

Leave for Mahiyangana and visit Seetha Kotuwa, Sitadevi was kept in queen Mandothari's palace until she was moved to Sita Kotua and then on to Ashoka Vatika. The remains that are found are the remnants of later civilizations and leave for Weragantota. means 'a place of aircraft landing' in Sinhala language, is believed to be the first place where Sitadevi was brought into Lanka in King Ravana's Vimana. On compleation leave for Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. overnight stay at Kandy.

Day-05- Kandy/ Sita Tear Pond / Chariot Path / Ramboda

After a warm breakfast at the hotel leave for Ramboda en route visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. After noon proceed to Pussallawa and visit Sita Tear Pond and Chariot Path is the place where Lord Hanuman first set his foot on mainland Lanka. This mountain range is believed to be the route in which King Ravana took Sitadevi from his capital city Lankapura to Ashoka Vatika, which was a paradise on earth.Over night stay in Ramboda.

Day-06- Ramboda / Baktha Hanuman Temple / Manikattutheru / Nuwaraeliya

Leave for Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda. En route visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple Ramboda . On this hill of Ramboda where Hanuman was serching for Sitadeve. Upon completion proceed to visit Manikattutheru. This is a rock in Labukelle estate, lord Hanuman met Sitadevi, and on his way to announce this happy information to Lord Rama. After noon visit the Gayathri Peetam temple. This is the first and the foremost temple build for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka,

Day-07- Nuwaraeliya / Gawagala/ Sita Amman Temple

After B/Fast at hotel leave for Walapane and Visit Gawagala King Ravana had his dairy farm here. Milk was air lifted to the capital Lankapura from here using Vimana's. After noon visit Sita Amman Temple. The stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. Over night stay in Nuwaraeliya

Day-08- Nuwaraeliya / Divrumpola / Isthripura / Ella

Proceed to Ella via Welimada en route visit Divrumpola. Divurumpola means a 'place of oath'. This is the place where Sita underwent the "Agni" test. She came unscathed and proved her innocence and purity. Upon compleation visit Sthripura and Kanda Kattu gala. shtripura means an area of women in Sinhalese. There are lots of intruding tunnels and caves in this area. This seems to be a part of a great ingenious network of paths, which is interconnected to all the major areas of King Ravana's city. Sitadevi took bath in this very stream and had dried her hair sitting on a rock and put clips to her hair,hence this rock is known as Konda Kattu Gala.

Day -09- Ella / Rawana Cave / Colombo

After B/Fast leave for Colombo en route visit Rawana Water Fall and Rawana Cave. These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage and networked all the important cities, airports and dairy farms. Over night stay in Colombo.

Day-10- Colombo / Kelaniya Temple / Air-Port

Transfer to the Air port en route visit Colombo city and Kelaniya Temple. After King Ravana's death, Vibeeshana was coroneted as King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of Vibeeshana.

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