Sri Lanka

Duration: 5 Nights & 6 Days
Places Covered: Colombo – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya 

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE COLOMBO

Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, you will meet our tour representative who will assist and transfer you to Kandy. Enroute visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which has one of the biggest herds of captive elephants on the planet. It is established in 1975 with an intention of giving protection to orphaned elephants stranded in the forests. After that continue to Kandy. Check in the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

DAY 2: KANDY

After breakfast go on a city tour of Kandy. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya and Temple of tooth- one the most adored Holy places by the Buddhists as it abodes the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. It is built throughout the 17th Century and also situated in the town hall, overlooking the stunning Kandy Lake. Afterwards, experience the upper lake drive, arts & crafts center, gem museum as well as lapidary. Late afternoon delight yourself in a ride around the city of Kandy followed by a shopping expedition as well as exciting performances of Kandyan cultural dancing along the drum beats. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kandy.

DAY 3: KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA

After Morning Breakfast check out from the hotel to board the train from Peradeniya to Hatton/ Nanu Oya. This journey is considered as one of the most breathtaking railway journey with the highlands of Sri Lanka. As you go through the rich green tea estates you could not help but delight in the apparent fragrance of pure Ceylon tea. The mist-covered hills and the breathtaking waterfalls compliments this stunning landscape really well. Later, drive to the hotel, check-in and spend your day relaxing. Overnight stay at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 4: NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast prepare for a “Tea Experience” where you will see tea plantations, tea processing manufacturing facility as well as tea leaves plucking routine. Here, you have the opportunity to pluck tea leaves yourself! You will be provided with a basket in which you can collect your fallen leaves as assisted by the professionals. Go back to the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 5: NUWARA ELIYA – COLOMBO

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After that drive to Colombo. Begin by visiting the Bentota beach and take part in various beach tasks like Banana Boat ride, Jet Ski and others. Witness sea turtles at the Turtle Hatchery ground. Later, you can take a boat ride on Madu Ganga river safari through the fantastic mangroves. Post lunch, proceed to Galle City where the well-known Galle Fort and also the Galle Cricket Stadium are located. Later, proceed for a panoramic sightseeing tour of Colombo. This commercial capital of Sri Lanka is a blend of both historical worth and modern vibes. The early American buildings influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British exists alongside frameworks constructed in Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Indian as well as modern architectural designs. Visit National museum built by British in 1877, Galle Face Green Par (a beach front area), Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (believed to have actually been visited by Buddha himself), Gangaramaya Temple, and lastly, the National Zoologica Graden- Dehiwala Zoo (or Colombo Zoo). Check into the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

DAY 6: DEPARTURE

After morning breakfast, check-out of your hotel and explore the marketplace in Colombo for shopping and also souvenir collections. You will be dropped at Colombo International Airport for your return journey back home with sweet memories of the tour.

Duration: 4 Nights & 5 Days
Places Covered: Kandy – Dalada Maligawa – Nuwara Eliya – Colombo 

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE AIRPORT

On arrival meet and greet at the airport and later transfer to Pinnawala and Kandy. Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rambukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24 acres’ large elephant orphanage is also a breeding place for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here. Later transfer to Kandy and in the evening witness the Kandy traditional dance. Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

DAY 2: DALADA MALIGAWA AND KANDY CITY TOUR

Morning after breakfast visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth located in Kandy, the stunning 17th-century Temple also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father’s kingdom in India. It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it. When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707. 

Later head on for a city tour (Lake drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc..) Visit Royal Botanical Garden – Peradeniya situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 1.2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaweliriver. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King RajadhiRajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the Kingdom of Kandy. Thereafter, the groundwork for a botanical garden was formed by Alexandar Moon in 1821. The Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden, Slave Island, Colombo, and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara. The Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844.On his death in 1849 George Henry Kendrick Thwaites became superintendent.The Garden came under the administration of the Department of Agriculture when it was established in 1912. Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya and Overnight stay at hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

DAY 3: NUWARA ELIYA

After having breakfast at hotel visit Sitha Amman Temple which can be seen en route to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens. The prominent temple architecture will not fail to attract your attention. Ancient statues of Rama and Sitha can be seen on one side of the temple. The temple today is a modern building with its paintings, statues and pillars decorated with sculptures; all depicting the tale of Rama and Sitha. Later go for an Excursion to Ella and visit Ravana Caves and Ravana Falls. Evening stay leisure at Gregory lake area. Overnight stay at hotel in Nuwara Eliya

DAY 4: NUWARA ELIYA – COLOMBO

Morning after breakfast check-out and visit Gayathri Peedam and later transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo. Visit Tea Factory and Ramboda Falls. Enjoy your lunch at an Indian Restaurant and proceed forward. En-route visit Hanuman Temple – Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda. The Ramboda area is believed to be an area where Rama’s forces were gathered against Ravana. RamPadai means Rama’s Force. The hills of Ramboda is also believed where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi. The Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka has built an Anjaneyar temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. This temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of lord Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall. The service times at the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple is between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon and again 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo.

DAY 5: COLOMBO CITY TOUR

In Colombo, visit fort and Pettah areas and drive past the 100-year-old clock tower, the old parliament and 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 Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Visit the ceramics corporation showrooms, the ODEL unlimited dress boutique and the majestic city shopping complex. After lunch you will be transferred straight to airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.

Duration: 5 Nights & 6 Days
Places Covered: Dambulla – Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Colombo 

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE AIRPORT

On arrival meet and greet at the airport and later transfer from airport to Negombo and Chilaw. Visit Munishwaram Temple – It is believed that Munishwaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. Munishwaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama visited this 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 a Bramhaasthi Dosham  (a malevolent black shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. Later visit Manavari Temple – When the Vimana was passing over Munishwaram, he felt the Vimana vibrating, and realized the BrahmaastiDosham was not following him at this particular point. He stopped the Vimana at this juncture and asked god Lord Shiva for advice. Lord Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised installing and praying at four lingams located at Manavari, ThiruKoneshwaram, ThiruKetheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India as the only remedy to get rid of the dosham. The first lingam was installed at Manavari about 5km from here, near the banks of the DeduruOya. At the Manavari Temple ChilawManavari is the first lingam installed and prayed by Rama and till date this lingam is called as RamalingaShivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in world named after Lord Rama. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dambulla.

DAY 2: DAMBULLA. – KANDY

Morning after breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. After lunch visit Sri Muthumariamman Thevasthanam is a Hindu temple located in Matale city that is known of the colorful chariots located south here. Its history goes back to the early 1800. The location of the present temple was used by the Indian immigrants, who came to the island looking for employment. Today, it is one of the biggest Hindu temples in the island. En-Route Visit Spice Garden – Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings. At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day to day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurvedic concoctions. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy.

DAY 3: KANDY CITY TOUR

After breakfast visit Dalada Maligawa – Temple of Tooth Located in Kandy, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri DaladaMaligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father’s kingdom in India. It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it. When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707. Later continue to Lake drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc. Visit Royal Botanical Garden – Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.and attracts 1.2 million visitors annually, It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaweliriver. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King RajadhiRajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the Kingdom of Kandy. Thereafter, the groundwork for a botanical garden was formed by Alexandar Moon in 1821. The Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden, Slave Island, Colombo, and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara. The Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844.On his death in 1849 George Henry Kendrick Thwaites became superintendent.The Garden came under the administration of the Department of Agriculture when it was established in 1912. Evening experience a cultural show. Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

DAY 4: KANDY TO NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with En-Route visit Hanuman Temple. Visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda. The Ramboda area is believed to be an area where Rama’s forces were gathered against Ravana. RamPadai means Rama’s Force. The hills of Ramboda is also believed where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi. The Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka has built an Anjaneyar temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. This temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of lord Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall. The service times at the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple is between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon and again 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Later visit Ramboda Falls, Tea Factor, Seeta Amman Temple. Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

DAY 5: NUWARA ELIYA TO COLOMBO

Have breakfast at the hotel and later visit Gayathri peedam. Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo. Visit Pinnawala – Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rambukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24 acres large elephant orphanage is a also breeding place for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here. Later go on a city tour of Colombo – visit fort and Pettah areas and drive past the 100-year-old clock tower, the old parliament and 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 Colombo museum, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).visit the ceramics corporation showrooms, the ODEL unlimited dress boutique and the majestic city shopping complex. Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

DAY 6: DEPARTURE

Morning after breakfast check-out and straight transfer to airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.

Duration: 6 Nights & 7 Days
Places Covered: Polonnaruwa – Anuradhapura – Sigiriya – Kandy – Colombo 

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Arrive Bandaranaike International Airport (commonly known as Colombo International Airport, Colombo-Bandaranaike and locally as Katunayake Airport). Meet and greet at the airport and straight transfer to Polonnaruwa. Overnight stay at a hotel in Polonnaruwa.

DAY 2: COLOMBO TO ANURADHAPURA

After having breakfast at the hotel visit Polonnaruwa – The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared as a World Heritage Site. While Vijayabahu’s victory and shifting of kingdoms to the more strategic Polonnaruwa is considered significant, the real “Hero of Polonnaruwa” of the history books is actually his grandson, Parakramabahu I. It was his reign that is considered the Golden Age of Polonnaruwa, when trade and agriculture flourished under the patronage of the king, who was so adamant that no drop of water falling from the heavens was to be wasted, and each was to be used toward the development of the land; hence, irrigation systems that are far superior to those of the Anuradhapura Age were constructed during Parakramabahu’s reign, systems which to this day supply the water necessary for paddy cultivation during the scorching dry season in the east of the country. The greatest of these systems, is the ParakramaSamudraya or the Sea of Parakrama. It is of such a width that it is impossible to stand upon one shore and view the other side, and it encircles the main city like a ribbon, being both a moat against intruders and the lifeline of the people in times of peace. The Kingdom of Polonnaruwa was completely self-sufficient during King Parakramabahu’s reign. Later transfer from Polonnaruwa to Anuradhapura via Aukana. Aukana Buddha statue is located at 30km northwest of Dambulla close to ancient Kala Weva man-made rainwater reservoir. It can be reached from Kekirawa on Dambulla-Anuradhapura road. Aukana Buddha Statue in Asisa Mudra or the “posture of blessing” is carved out of a rock boulder. The statue is carved in the round connected to the back to the rock boulder. The delicate and skillful carving of the Buddha’s robe humanizes and chastely reveals the underlying form of his body, while the face’s impassive expression projects an aura of spiritual supremacy. It is said that the degree of alignment of the statue is such that raindrop on the nose would drop straight down to small depression carved between the toes. Aukana Buddha Statue is a masterpiece of a colossal Buddha Statue by an unknown sculptor: the serene expression of the statue, the gracefully carved robe with neat pleats brings in delicateness that could hardly be moulded into a rock. The impassive expression of the face reflects the supreme spirituality. Overnight stay at Hotel in Anuradhapura.

DAY 3: ANURADHAPURA

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was 3rd capital of the Kingdom of Rajarata after Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, on the banks of the historic MalvathuOya. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. From the 4th century BC, it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²). Place to visit at Anuradhapura: Loha Prasada – The Brazen Palace, The Mahathupa – Ruwanweli Dagaba, The Thuparama Dagaba, The Jetavana Dagaba, The Abhayagiri Monastery & Dagaba, The Samadhi Buddha, The Kuttam Pokuna – The Twin Ponds, Mihinthale Viharaya. After lunch continue with sight-seeing at Mihinthale. Overnight stay at Hotel in Anuradhapura.

DAY 4: ANURADHAPURA TO SIGIRIYA

Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. Later visit Cave Temple Dambulla. The area is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC. Statues and paintings in these caves date back to the 1st century BC. But the paintings and statues were repaired and repainted in 11th, 12th, and 18th century AD. The caves in the city provided refuge to King Valagamba (also called VattagaminiAbhaya) in his 14 year long exile from the Anuradapura kingdom. Buddhist monks meditating in the caves of Dambulla at that time provided the exiled king protection from his enemies. When King Valagamba returned to the throne at Anuradapura kingdom in the 1st century BC, he had a magnificent rock temple built at Dambulla as a gratitude to the monks in Dambulla. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dambulla.

DAY 5: DAMBULLA TO KANDY

Morning after breakfast visit Dalada Maligawa – Temple of Tooth. Located in Kandy, this stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Śrī Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father’s kingdom in India. It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it. When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707. Later city tour at Kandy (Lake drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc.) Visit Royal Botanical Garden – Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.and attracts 1.2 million visitors annually, It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaweliriver. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King RajadhiRajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the Kingdom of Kandy. Thereafter, the groundwork for a botanical garden was formed by Alexandar Moon in 1821. The Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden, Slave Island, Colombo, and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara. The Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844.On his death in 1849 George Henry Kendrick Thwaites became superintendent.The Garden came under the administration of the Department of Agriculture when it was established in 1912. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy

DAY 6: KANDY TO COLOMBO

Morning after breakfast transfer from Kandy to Colombo with en-route visit to Pinnawala. Pinnawela orphanage is situated in Rambukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, halfways between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24 acres large elephant orphanage is a also breeding pace for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here. En- Route Spicy Garden at Mawanella. Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings. At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day to day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurvedic concoctions. Arrive Colombo and go on a city tour. Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka and its commercial capital. The city is strategically located on the east west trade route and is a major business hub of the country. The city serves as a major port and the largest financial center of Sri Lanka. Colombo is a blend of old and the new. The city is bestowed with some of the most beautiful historic sites. The city is also the most modernized city of Sri Lanka. The most famous architecture of the city includes the Dutch Era buildings, the British era buildings and the Colombo Fort. Colombo is a city of many festivals. The most important festival of Colombo is the celebration of Lord Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Death. The city of Colombo is decorated with lanterns during this festival. The festival takes place in the month of May. The other major festival that is celebrated in Colombo is Christmas. The city of Colombo is also the Media and the Fashion center of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo.

DAY 7: DEPARTURE

After breakfast at the hotel check-out and if time permits go for last minute shopping and transfer straight to airport to catch your flight to onwards destination.