Splendid Sri Lanka And Kandy

Itinerary

Day 1

Kandy

On Arrival in Sri Lanka, you will be greeted by our xenium representative and transferred to hotel in Kandy. Enroute we Visit the PinnawelaElephant Orphanage-started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family today. The number of elephants has increased to more than 40 now, including baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive-breeding programme .A unique experience never to be missed.

You can plan to have Lunch at local Restaurant in Pinnawela& Later we proceed to arrive in Kandy and Check in in our Hotel.After Some rest in your room, we proceed to do the city tour of Kandy

*Kandy –the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last strong hold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today .Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are every where.

*Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic-ever since 4th Century A.D. when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess ‘hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world.It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.
Day 2

Nuwara-eliya

After breakfast visit *Royal Botanical Gardens– 147acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue(Royal Palm Avenue)was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Sea shells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue .There after proceed to NuwaraEliya, visiting a tea plantation & factory en route.

*NuwaraEliya -The ‘Little England’ of SriLanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around NuwaraEliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.

*Tea Plantation-Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China. More were introduced from Assam in1839. In1867 a Scottish Planter named James Taylor planted tea seedlings on 8 hectares of forest land, in the Loolcondura Estate.In1873, the tea export industry of Sri Lanka began with a modest 23 lbs being shipped to London.Lunch at a restaurant.

Afternoon visit the SITA Amman Temple, Evening is at leisure and free to explore the scenic surroundings of the hill station. Dinner& overnight stay at NUWARA ELIYA
Day 3

Bentota

Breakfast at Hotel. Later we Proceed to Colombo via Kitulgala* , En Route we take a Tea break at St. Clare’s Tea Centre, Also witness two spectacular Water falls, St. Clare and Devon. Visit Film site of the famous film, Bridge on the River Kwai.P.M. City tour of Colombo.Overnight Hotel in Colombo.

*Kitulagala-is situated between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo. It’s 56 miles away from the city. It’s a small town on the bank of the Kelani River and is in low elevation rain forest area. This was selected for the award winning Film Bridge on the River Kwai. Lunch at Plantation Hotel.Later we proceed to our Hotel in Bentota.
Day 4

Colombo

Now we proceed for a City tour of Colombo

*Colombo -a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and Independence Square. (Approx. 02 ½ hrs)

*Shopping-visit Mlesna exquisite tea boutique, cashew nut shop, ready-made garments and all sorts at Majestic City. Visit the Lanka Ceramics Centre, a place where you can buy “NORITAKE SET” or other ceramic items, visit the ‘ODEL SHOP’ at Lipton Place. Visit ’BAREFOOT’, ’HOUSE OF FASHION’ and ‘BEVERLY STREET’ – 24 hours shopping arcade (garments only) at Kollupitya.
Day 5

Colombo

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport for your onward journey. Your tour will end here proceed for your destination with bag full of memorable and lovely Xenium.

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Things to note: Prices are quoted per person on a twin-sharing basis in a hotel details mention with above mentioned meals, tours and airport transfers. Standard check in time is 1500hrs and check out time is 1000hrs. Supplement for guaranteed early check in / late check out on will be on direct payment basis. It is mandatory to carry age proof for children for entry into the theme parks. Supplement applicable for travel to and from Sharjah International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport or any other airports in UAE. No refund for unutilised services. In case a passenger misses his services, it will be counted as a no-show and the same can be re-booked only at an additional cost. Any increase in airfare, air taxes, YQ tax and visa charges will be charged extra In the event of non refundable package rates payment and cancellation policy will be as per policy at the time of quote. Entrance fees charges if any as per itinerary will be on direct payment basis. Above prices not valid during festivals & long weekends. Additional options are available upon request. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice depending on travel dates and availability.Click here to view our detailed Holiday Package Terms and Conditions

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