Tour Nature’S Secret Sri Lanka - 21 Days

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Stela ran tour guide service Hindi Arabic / English /French / sample itinerary Booking for hotel. transports we care of hospitality facility for our clients Safety, Quality and Customer Satisfaction is our main priority /Tailor-made and customized tour packages Reliable, experienced and friendly with excellent knowledge about nature, an ancient archeological and cultural sites On day to day basis monitoring and communicating with the guests for smooth operatio I always make sure were we go an extra mile to cater and care with the best service “for” our guests to experience a most memorable vacation Transportsion arrival & Drop airport (we will offer free lunch selected hotel above the group/ water bottle) Transport luxury bus / van / car include tour price All Parking, taxes and fuel charges etc. Driver’s allowances and all other expenses related toTransportsion arrival & Drop airport All government taxes and service charges

Guide

We provide you with a guide service English speaking guide who will also act as your driver. We offer expert site guides (in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya cities) to explain our guests anything they need to know •Reliable, Experienced and friendly with excellent knowledge about nature, an ancient archeological and cultural sites • On day to day basis monitoring and communicating with drivers and guests for smooth operation

Accommodation

We provide Accommodation for 20 Nights (in different cities as per the itinerary) on Luxury Hotels star hotels or Nice shearing Boutique hotel accommodation First nights arrival day our company supplements accommodation provide to you

Meals

We will provide Halfboard meal plans in the hotels which you will be spending the Beakfast& dinner included.(HB ) This tour offers Vegetarian and Halal food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer. If you have any needs, please let us know then we can add them to your package

Hygieneprotocol

We will follow Covid-19 Rules & regulation guidelines WHO & Tourist Board protect our Client and country. Travel is a vital part of the human experience. It expands our understanding of people and cultures exponentially. Re-establishing confidence in tourism is crucial for the Industry, the destinations and communities visited, and the travelling public. With global recognition, Sri Lanka has gained by effectively managing and controlling the spread of the COVID-19 within the country, potential travellers and tour groups have already inquired regarding travel into the country. While welcoming such gestures of good faith by tourists, Stelaranholidays (Pvt) Ltd, realizes the importance of implementing planned, organized and well-structured health protocols when resuming tourism in the country, so as to ensure the safety and good health of all guests, industry stakeholders and the general public. PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES > Ensure the use of the traditional greeting of Sri Lanka, ‘Ayubowan’ at all times instead of hugging or handshaking. > The Driver / Tour Leader should maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between two people at all times. > Ensure all tourists wear face masks and maintain the safe 1.5-meter distance at all times. > The driver / Tour Leader should wear face masks and gloves when interacting with passengers. > Travellers are requested to sanitize hands frequently during the tour and site visits; further they should wash hands with soap and running water at the end of each site visit. > Personal protection equipment is available in the vehicle, such as face masks, hand sanitizer, and wipes available for passengers when needed.

Transport

we will be provided with good quality, air conditioned, comfortable vehicles and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed. Safety, Quality and Customer Satisfaction Experience driver & Luxury van, Car, bus with A/C transports provide to our value clients. Safari Jeep extar cost will be not add ( yala,willpathu,Minneriya )Not Inculed

Optional

Tailor-made and customized tour packages Free Entrance Spice Garden / Gem Museum / Wood Carving center / Tea Factory & Plantation All government taxes and service charges We do not charge guide fees. We are always willing to give you the best holiday experience in Sri Lanka. Thus, it’s totally up to you to pay a guiding fee based on your satisfactio

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Others

Wildlife Safari National Park + Rent of a jeep. All the entrance tickets at the mentioned sites. Tickets for various activities, such as: Medical and insurance tickets to gardens, orphanage, boat rides, Safaris , massage, laundry, trips mini bar, shopping lists etc. Any phone calls made locally or internationally. If you prefer calling us it will be free of charge and for others hotel will charge. Price list for entrance tickets per 1 person (does not include in the tour cost)

Insurance

Special COVID-19 insurance cover worth USD $ 50,000 per person is included (NOTE: this will be only applied for the travelers who are visiting Sri Lanka in 2021). General Travel insurance is NOT included, thus If you are interested in travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. Find more information by login into https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance.

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Day 1 Day 1
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1

Day 01    Colombo

Our staff will be there to warmly welcome you at the Airport pick up and stay in a Luxury Hotel close to Colombo. Each place short brief   for you knowledge every day our day activities will be& try to finish 5.00pm.

First nights arrival day our company supplements accommodation provide to you !

Plan for tour itinerary Activities     :

• Warmly welcome to srilanka meet our representative at airport

• Colombo airport to tranfer Colombo hotel

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel

• Over night saty at hotel
Day 2 Day 2
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2

Day 02 Colombo

Enjoyed After breakfast largest city of Sri Lanka visiting the most memorable place in Colombo Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial center of the island and a tourist destination. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, commonly known as Kotte is the official administrative capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is a satellite city. City tour of Colombo (Overnight stay at Colombo Hotel)

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Next Day after breakfast Enjoyed City

• Enroute Visit to City tour And visit Dutch hospital& Colombo

• Museum, Zoo & Gangaramayateple Overnight Colombo night life

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 3 Day 3: 03
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: 03

Day 03 : Balapitiya 6.30 Am

Early morning 6.30 Am after breakfast transfer to down south beachside En route Visiting So many places, Each place short brief for you knowledge every day our activities list. Will be try to finish at 5.00pm.

Turtle is the most commonly found turtle in Sri Lanka. They are also found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Their English name refers to the colour of the fat found under their shells, which unfortunately is used to make turtle soup. Luckily this practice is less common today. Young Green Turtles are mainly carnivores. Adults however are herbivores, feeding only on marine vegetation with the help of their finely serrated jaws. They grow to a maximum length of 1m and can weigh 250kg. Adult females lay between 120-140 eggs at one time. Green Turtles are regularly found on the beach at night close to the KSTCP. They tend to nest only every few years but when they do they lay several times in one season.

MaduGanga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. The estuary is spread over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares are covered with water and is inhabited with 64 islands of which 15 islands have a larger landmass. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, in the area surrounding the MaduRiver you’ll find swampy marshlands covered in mangrove forests. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species.

Mask making is a popular tradition in Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan mask artisans ply their trade along the Western, South Western and Southern coasts of the island. Of these, the Ambalangoda area on the South Western coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its talented artisans. Ambalangoda that famed for its history and expertise mask carving and culture. And the best place to get your fill of mask lore is the Ambalangoda Mask Workshop and Museum is Sri Lanka.

Meetiyagoda, also spelt „Mitiyagoda“, is situated in only 4 km distance from the ocean, 10 km north of Hikkaduwa. Meetiyagoda is famous for its moonstone mines. Moonstone has been used in jewelry for millennia, including ancient civilizations. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was derived from solidified rays of the Moon Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities. In more recent history, moonstone became popular during the Art Nouveau period; French goldsmith René Lalique and many others created a large quantity of jewelry using this stone, Nature of village life style Moonstone & Balapitiya Maduganga River Safari. Enjoy in the evening relaxing at hotel Overnights Stay at Balapitiya

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• En route Turtle Farm Ahungalla

• Visit Balapitiya Maduganga river safari .& cinnamon land & prospering

• Hindu temple of remain at Maudeganga

• Mask Factory Ambalangoda

• Moonstone mine at Meetiyagoda

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 4 Day 4: 04
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: 04

Day 04 : Unawatuna 7.00AM

Leave from Balapitiya 7.00am to Unawatuna after breakfast Wonderful Day staring from todaystill lovely beach experiences you will getting Unawatuna / Galle Early morning travel to the Dutch Fort: Portuguese built the first fort to withstand attack from the Sri Lankan kingdoms to the north. The Dutch entrance to the fort with its VOC with 1669 carve in the inner archway is   at still in use

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, and then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka.The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries

Unawatuna, Lovers paradise, lovely beach and activies Unawatuna is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Sri Lanka and is the most “famous” beach in the country. It is a lovely banana-shaped beach of golden sand and turquoise water, surrounded by green palm trees! Its beach and corals. Unawatuna is rich in its biodiversity. Its greatest potential attraction for eco-tourism was the marsh land or mangrove, Kadolana, which was partially dredged and filled to develop a hotel for a German hotel chain. The development never eventuated. Many locals believe it to have been cursed for being built at the doorstep of the Wella Devalaya.                                                                                                                                                                    Weligama, beach is famous for its stilt fishermen. In chest-deep water on the beach, just few meters off-shore, are the stilt fishermen perched on a cross bar- one on one- of a single pole planted into the sea-bed. These fishermen, the poorest of the poor, spend hours with their lines cast out to the sea to catch small fish. Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. Records indicate that it came into being just after World War II. This mode of fishing was more widely used all along the coast until the tsunami in 2004 which caused such activities to cease temporarily until recent years. The beautiful sight of fishermen perched branched poles as they fish skillfully during dawn, noon and dusk; can now be commonly along the southern coast in towns such as Koggala, Kaththaluwa and Ahangama. Occasional stilt fishermen can also be seen amongst the waters of MaduRiver, etc. Though stilt fishermen make the activity seem easy and comfortable; stilt fishing requires much skill and balance                                                                                                           Mirissa, a destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. Some time you can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays and even sharks. Whale watching is between November and April each year it’s a once-in-lifetime experience! Overnights Stay at hotel Unawatuna

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• En route Visit Dutch Fort Cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument site

• Visit Stilt fishermen make the activity seem easy and comfortable

• Visit to the WallaDevalaya Unawatuna

• Arrival to Hotel

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 5 Day 5: 05
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: 05

Day 05   Unawatuna 5.30 Am

Leave from Unawtuna 5.30 am to Mirissa    Early morning leave to whale watching. Mirissa, a destination famed for some of the finest Whale and Dolphin sightings in the world. Take an exciting yet comfortable boat trip out to sea and be fortunate to see Blue Whales; the largest creatures on earth, Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and Fin Whales. Sometimes you can also meet pods of friendly Dolphins such as the Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and striped dolphins as they playfully somersault and dance on the ocean waves. There’s also a good chance of seeing flying fish, turtle, manta rays and even sharks. Whale watching is between November and April each year it’s a once-in-lifetime experience enjoyed on goldisand Beach in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Unawtuna hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• Early morning leave to whale watching. Mirissa Evening Enjoy in beach      & relax

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 6 Day 6: 06
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: 06

Day 0 6: Transfer to Yala National Park 5.00Am

Leave from Unawatuna 5.00am to we will take our breakfast Onaway to Yala . Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Yala national park. Yala National Park most popular animal leopard in the country and they are the Lords of the Jungle! With a leopard density that’s higher than anywhere else on this planet, these menacing predators prowl majestically in Yala, while elephants roam in their numbers with cautious deer scampering by their side Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. Its home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Yala National Park gives the best opportunity to witness Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife: colorful painted stork in troops are seen perched at the shores of lagoon where the crocodiles too have chosen to doze off; lovely fantailed peacocks in their resplendent blues and greens parade about amidst the woods where monkeys hang, leap and chatter; in the bush jungle are the Elephants; crossing the tracks and wandering off into the thorny scrub jungle is the star attraction of the park: the leopard.

A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded. The threatened species include sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), elephant (Elephas Maximus), water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonessis), Sambar (Cervus unicolor) and golden jackal (Canis aureus).Sri Lankan leopards (Panthera Pardus Kotiya) are said to be a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors. Leopards can be seen throughout the park, though best period for enjoying the sights of leopards is during January to July.

Bird Life, Birds around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter.

During the north-east monsoon the lagoons are visited by thousands of migrating waterfowl, including Pintail, Garganey, Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel and turn stone, which mix with the residents such as whistling duck, Yellow Wattled Lapwing, Red Wattled Lapwig and Great Stone Plover. The forest is home to Orange Breasted Green Pigeon, Hornbills, and Flycatchers, including Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Barbets and Orioles.Reptiles, Notable reptiles are Mugger Crocodile, which is abundant in the abandoned tanks, Estuarine Crocodile, found in the main rivers, and Common monitor. Other reptiles include Cobra and Russel’s Viper. A variety of Sea Turtle, Olive Ridley and Leatherback, of which Yala coast line is a major nesting ground. Overnights Stay at Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Travel To Early morning Yala Notational Park Enter the park full day game drive

• Evening visit to the Hindu temple

• Arrival on hotel

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 7 Day 7: 07
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: 07

Day 07 : Leave From Tissa To Ella 6.00 am .

Leave from Tissamaharam to Ella after breakfast En roué visit Ella Nine arches bridge &Ella gape Raven Waterfall & little Adams par Flying Raven Adventure Experience Ella is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka. Overnights Stay at Ella Hotel.

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Visit Ella Demodara Nine Arch Bridge

• Raven Waterfall & little Adams park

• Flying Raven Adventure Experience

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 8 Day 8: 08
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: 08

Day 08 Leave from Ella to Nuwaraliya 7.00Am

Nuwaraeliya Nice over view from Ella o Nuwaraeliya hills and tea plantation Hakgala botanical garden Seethammn Temple (Kovil) Much more En route visiting so nice place and collecting good memories for your tour

Nuwaraeliya founded by Samuel Baker, the explorer of Lake Albert and the upper Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya’s climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. NuwaraEliya, called Little England, was a hill country retreat where the British colonialists could immerse in their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and Cricket & Best Ceylon tea from NuwaraEliya of Central Hills Country Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped town’s attractions include the golf course, trout streams, Victoria Park, and boating or fishing on Lake Gregory. An attractive and well-used oasis Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway’s Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers as well as visited tourist attraction place at World’s End Best Tourism from NuwaraEliya. Around the nuwaraeliya having nice waterfalls Lovers Leap’ Baker’s Falls St. Claire falls Devon falls Rambodafalls etc. Enjoy in little England of Nuwraeliya Overnights Stay at Nuwaraeliya Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• Transfer to Ella to Nuwaraeliya En Routes visit Hakgala botanical garden

• Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine

• Lake Gregory. & waterfalls Lovers Leap’

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 9 Day 9: 09
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: 09

Day 09 : Transfer to Horton Plains 5.00 Am

Early morning leave to Horton plains En route your will take you breakfast enjoy viewing locations to Horton plains. En route visit Mount Kirigalpotta Kanda & Mount Thotupola Kanda Baker’s falls. The great plains of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.

Horton plains were discovered by the planter Thomas Farr in the early 19th century. In 1834 it was named Horton Plains in honor of then Governor of Ceylon (1831-1837) Sir Robert Wilmot Horton. In the year 1969, Horton Plains was declared a nature reserve. In 1988, the reserve was elevated to the status of a National Park. The gently rolling plateau of Horton Plains at the southern end of the central montane massif of Sri Lanka is interspersed with network of streams and channels. The Montane forest is also the source of three major rivers of Sri Lanka: River Mahaweli-the longest river of Sri Lanka, River Walave and River Kelani. Still more, Horton Plains is bounded by the country’s second and third highest mountain peaks of Sri Lanka: Mount Kirigalpotta Kanda (2389 m) and Mount Thotupola Kanda (2357 m).

The escarpment with a depth of 900 meters called World’s End and Baker’s fall is one of the highlights of the Horton Plains. Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. It consists of ecosystems such as montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island. In view of the large number of endemic flora and fauna species, Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 30th July 2010. Horton Plains, its surroundings, forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness constitute Sri Lanka’s most important catchment area of almost all major rivers. The plains are also of outstanding scenic beauty and conservation importance, containing most of the habitats and endemic plants and animals representative of the country’s wet and montane zones. The western slopes support the most extensive area of montane cloud forest surviving in the island. Horton Plains is not merely a destination for nature tourists. Since the rich biodiversity of Horton Plains is still grossly underexplored, it affords invaluable opportunities to those engaged on educational and research activities. Protecting Horton Plains is a call of duty for all Sri Lankans. Overnights Stay at Hotel Nuwaraeliya

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• 5.00 am Early Moring leave to Horton plains

• En Route visit Ambewela farm Strawberry farm

• Other waterfalls ,Devon ,St,Claire

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

• Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel
Day 10 Day 10: 10
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: 10

Day 10 : Transfer to Kandy:   6.30Am

Leave from Nuwraeliya. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiversity rainforest. Arrival to the city’s Kandy.                                                                                           Kandy This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Sinhala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. It is also the site of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (the sacred tooth of the Buddha), which is a famous pilgrimage site.

Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiversity rainforest. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation Over Nights Stay at Kandy

Plan for tour itinerary Activities   :

• Visit to Botanical Garden more than 500 spices plant

• Temple of the Tooth Relic & scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake),

• KandyanDance Show   & City tour & gem shop

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide & relax on hotel

• Overnights stay At Hotel
Day 11 Day 11: 11
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: 11

Day 11 : Transfer to Kegalle Elephant orphanage visit afternoon Peradeniya botanical garden Kandy En route spice garden back to Peradeniya

Peradeniya botanical garden visit to the nice botanical garden in srilanka enjoyed and relax on you mind cool as you Knowledge small details about peradeniya garden The Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden in London, it encompasses a total area of 147 acres. Though the groundwork for the current gardens were laid in 1821 by Alexander Moon, 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 the Mahaweli river. it was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844, after which it was controlled under a few superintendents till it was taken under the control of the Department of Agriculture in 1912. The Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya was used as the South East Asian Headquarters of the Allied Forces during the Second World War as well. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya was listed in the “10 great botanical gardens around the world” published by The Guardian in 2018. Big pergolas and wire arches are covered with glamorous climber plants with hard-to-pronounce names like Beaumontia and Saritaea, intertwined with the beautiful lilac-blue petraea, which are said to have grown more beautifully than in the Kew gardens itself. A small and neat orchid house built inside the Royal Botanical Gardens exhibits some of the best orchid species and the entrance is decorated with beds of red Salvia coccinea and scarlet poinsettias, with the main Broad Walk being created with fine evergreen trees, underneath which there are beds of the pretty “Prickly Bush” and “Blue Sky” flora. The National Herbarium of Sri Lanka – the leading institute for authentication of plants in Sri Lanka, is also located inside the Peradeniya Gardens.

The key duties of this institute is to explore plants, identify them, and prepare specimens, documentation and revising of the floral wealth in Sri Lanka. The gardens also consist of a few historically prominent trees such as a massive Ceylon Ironwood tree planted by Nicholas II in 1894, a tea plant from China (1824) which is considered as the first ever noncommercial tea plant in Sri Lanka, a big Amherstia planted by Prince Albert of Belgium, a camphor tree planted by First female prime minister of Sri Lanka – Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1972, a BaikeaInsignis planted by the High Pontiff of the Muslim Dawoodi Bohra Community, Syedna Taher Saifuddin (RA) in 1941, a Yellow Trumpet tree planted by Crown Prince Akihito of Japan and his Crown Princess 1981, and the Sorrowless tree planted by Queen Elizabeth in 1981.

Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya is the oldest formal gardens in Sri Lanka. It is located 460 Meters above the mean sea level about 5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya attracts approximately 2 million local and foreign visitors annually. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees and is renowned for its collection of orchids and the long, palm framed pathways. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture and the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka Overnights stay at Hotel Kandy

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• Visit to Botanical Garden more than 500 spices plant

• After visit Pinnawala elephant Orphanage

• Spices garden

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour

• Overnights Stay At Hotel
Day 12 Day 12: 12
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: 12

Transfer to Dambulla

After breakfast to leave at 7.30 Am Dambulla UNESCO World Heritage .Visit to cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site

Dambulla A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 m2 ) are of particular importance,. Temple has five caves and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, many paintings on the ceilings and walls that emphasis the artistic talent of ancient days. The history of the caves, rock and temple dates from the 1st century BC. The fascination of these caves is not only the statues but also the many intricate and delicate paintings that cover the ceiling and walls, created with indigenous traditional paints. Because of the history, archaeological and artistic implications, the premises were declared as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1991 situated in the central part of the country the temple has been in use for over 22 centuries and still holds a sense of benevolence and spirituality. Visitors may climb up steps to the temple and the view from the top of the rock is as inspiring as the temple’s golden interior. Overnight’s Stay at hotel Habarana

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

•After Breakfast leave from Hotel to Dam bulla

•Visit to the an ancient Cave temple Golden temple

•After return to Hotel

•Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide.

•Relax on hotel Overnights Stay at Hotel

•Over night stay at hotel
Day 13 Day 13: 13
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: 13

Day 13 Sigiriya

The history of Sigiriya is a long story. The rock came into being as a result of a rivalry between two brothers. The great rock fortress, Sigiriya was built by the King Kashyapa. King Kashyapa made this great place to protect himself from his brother King Mogallana. The Sigiriya rock is entwined with a tragic event. The heir to the throne had been King Mogallana, but King Kashyapa had taken power by force. King Kashyapa was afraid that his brother would come back again to take back his right to the throne. Therefore, to protect himself, he built this rock fortress. He did not want any invasion to happen by his brother. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres highThe technology that has been used in creating the fort is excellent. However, Moggallana was able to defeat Kashyapa, and after that, the rock fortress was destroyed. Earlier it used to be a Buddhist monastery, and after the palace was destroyed, it became a Buddhist monastery once again. Sigiriya was discovered later in 1831 by Europeans. A major of the British army, Jonathan Forbes discovered Sigiriya on his way from Polonnaruwa. Many historians and archaeologists started excavating this rock fortress, and it is through the excavations that all the glory of the rock was discovered Sigiriya also known as the Lion’s Rock is a rock fortress and a palace located in the Matale district of Sri Lanka.

Pidurangala is an enormous rock located a few kilometres north of Sigiriya. The two rocks have an interlinked history: whilst King Kasyapa was building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century, he moved monks living around Sigiriya to a new monastery on Pidurangala Rock. An ancient cave temple still houses objects from various vintages that reflect Buddhist, Hindu and western beliefs, and the stupa to the left of the temple entrance is believed to mark the spot where King Kasyapa was cremated. Pidurangala is a more challenging climb than Sigiriya, glorious vistas of the surrounding landscape and an incredible view of the majestic Sigiriya Rock. Over Night stay at hotel Habarana

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• Transfer to airport to Sigiriya hotel Arrival on beach side hotel

• Sigiriya Rock is one of the most popular and famous tourist attractions in Sri Lanka,Climb to top of rock

• Lunch break for you

• Hiriwaduna visit Village Experience Bull cart Drive & Kayaks to use on the lakes in and around the Hena

• Nature Trails, mud house surrounded by some great trails that are fun & Traditional Sri Lankan cuisine Style

• Next to Climb Pidurangala is a more than challenging to climb Sigiriya

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour guide

• Overnight Stay hotel
Day 14 Day 14: 14
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: 14

Leave from hotel Sigiriya & 7.00APolonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century. Big history in polonnaruwa

(Vijayabahu I (1055–1110), recaptured the whole Island and established Polonnaruwa as the new capital. King Vijayabahu married a second queen from the Kalinga (Orissa) Royal Family, and had a son, Vikramabâhu I, and a daughter, Ratnavali. His sister, Mitta, married a Pandya Prince who had three sons. His eldest son, Manabharana, married Ratnavali. Their son was Parākramabāhu I (1153–1186) Grandson of Vijayabahu I, Prince of Sinhalese-Pandyan-Kalinga descent, son of Manabharana and Vijayabahu’s sister, Mitta. He was a very powerful king who was noted for his engineering,[5] naval power, art, culture, Sinhala inscriptions, and even a Tamil edict in Uruthota (Kayts). The Chulavamsa was written by Dharmakirthi, updating the Mahavamsa to include Parakramabahu. )   Stay at lion Kaspypa Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities   :

• Visit to Kingdom of Polonnaruwa royal ancient city world heritage site.

• After visit   ParakramaSamudraya king Parakramabahu was Buildup

• Polonnaruwa Gal Viharaya (Rock temple ) & Vatadage ,Hetadage

• Minnerya National Park afternoon game drive.

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour

• Overnights Stay At Hotel
Day 15 Day 15: 15
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: 15

Day 15 : Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka.

Leave from hotel Morning 6.30 am after breakfast visit great kingdom of Anuradhapura. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The historic city of Anuradhapura is an essential stop on any tour of Sri Lanka. This city, located around 205 kms north of Colombo, is one of eight World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Anuradhapura is revered as one of the greatest monastic sites on this planet. Anuradhapura currently serves as the capital city of the North Central Province, and is considered the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Its vast network of ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries and places of worship which cover over 40 sq kms has made it a sacred site to Buddhists around the world. Sri Lanka’s historical chronicle, the Mahavamsa, records that Anuradhapura first became the capital of ancient Lanka in 4th Century BC, during the reign of King Pandukhabaya. The King is attributed with designing the city, developing a core town and even surrounding suburbs based on a highly complex plan. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilization. It was the third capital of the kingdom of Rajarata, following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.

Anuradhapura came into prominence after Buddhism was introduced to the island in the 3rd Century BC during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa. He built the country’s first stupa here, the Thuparama, which is said to house a relic of the Buddha, his right collarbone. King Tissa also arranged for the planting of the sacred Bo sapling brought to the country by Princess Sangamitta, daughter of Emperor Asoka of India. This is today the venerated Sri Maha Bodhi, which is considered the oldest living tree in the world.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. The Sacred Bo tree; Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is the oldest living tree in documented history of the world. It is a sapling from the historical Bodhi tree under which Buddha enlightened. It was planted in 288 BCF and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. It was brought from Buddhagaya India by the Ven. Sanghamitta Therini, a sister of Arhant Mahinda – who introduced the Teachings of the Buddha to Sri Lanka. The area around the Sri Maha Bodhi, the Brazen • Palace and Ruwanweliseya Dagoba were once probably part of the Great Temple. The Sacred Bodhi tree is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world, It has been tended by an continuous succession of guardians for over 2000 years, even during the periods of Indian occupation

Eight Great Places of Veneration in Anuradhapura – Atamasthana

Main article: Atamasthana’* Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi * Ruwanwelisaya * Thuparamaya * Lovamahapaya * Abhayagiri Dagaba * Jetavanarama * Mirisaveti Stupa * Lankarama .The greatest Kingdom of Anuradhapura Back o hotel overnights Hotel Anuradapura

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• Visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, The Sacred Bodhi tree is the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world

• Eight Great Places of Veneration in Anuradhapura

• Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi * Ruwanwelisaya * Thuparamaya * Lovamahapaya * Abhayagiri Dagaba * Jetavanarama * Mirisaveti Stupa * Lankarama & Kutam pokuna

• Back to Hotel Evening plan Next Day activities with tour

• Over night’s stay at hotel.
Day 16 Day 16: 16
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: 16

Day 16 : Transfer to Trincomalee after breakfast leave from Anuradpura & Nilaveli Trincomalee (Trinco) sits on one the world’s finest natural harbors. This historic city is old almost beyond reckoning: it’s possibly the site of historic Gokana in the Mahavamsa Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has a panoramic view over the city and the coastline. Trincomalee is a great little town on the east coast of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee offers beautiful white sand and has one of the best beaches in Sri Lanka

Koneswaram temple of Trincomalee is a classical-medieval Hindu temple complex in Trincomalee, a Hindu religious pilgrimage center in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The most sacred of the Pancha Ishwarams of Sri Lanka .Over night’s stay at hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• Visit to Koneswaram Temple & world’s finest natural harbors Trincomalee

• Kanniya hot water springs, Trincomalee war cemetery,

• Lover’s leap point& Rawana bay

• Visit To Fort Fredrick

• Back to Hotel Evening plan Next Day activities with tour

• Over night’s stay at hotel.
Day 17 Day 17: 17
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: 17

Day 17 : Nilaveli Beach

Transfer to Nilaveli Beach GoldiSand long Beach Enoyed Pigeon Island National Park, one of the two marine national parks Nilaveli is a coastal resort town and suburb of the Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka located 16 km northwest of the city of Trincomalee. A historically popular Tamil village and tourist destination of the district alongside the nearby Uppuveli, the numbers of visitors declined following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and Sri Lankan Civil War, but have risen again since 2010. Pigeon Island National Park, one of the two marine national parks of the region is situated 1 km off the coast of Nilaveli, its many species of vegetation, coral and reef fish contributing to Nilaveli’s rich biodiversity. Most people just pass through the city on their way to the nearby beaches of Uppuveli and Nilaveli, but the town has some charm, plenty of history and an interesting mélange of people. Over Nights stay beach hotel Nilaveli

Plan for tour itinerary Activities :

• Pigeon island & Velgam Vehera temple

• Enjoyed Nilaveli Beach

• Back to Hotel Evening plan Next Day activities with tour

• Over night’s stay at hotel.
Day 18 Day 18: 18
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: 18

Day 18 - leave from Trincomalee to Via Anuradapura (Relax day)

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Arrival at hotel Anuradhapura stay relax on the hotel

• Back to Hotel Evening plan Next Day activities with tour

• Over night’s stay at hotel.
Day 19 Day 19: 19
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: 19

Day – 19 :   Anuradpura Via wilpattu leave from Early in the morning 5.00 am Anuradpura to wilpattu National park .Wilpattu National Park Wilpattu National Park is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka.

The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka Wilpattu sanctuary was decalred as a National Park in 1938, Wilpattu National Park is located on the west coast close to the historical city of Anuradhapura .The dry zone jungle is thickly grown. Wilpattu Natonal Park is home for many villus, or natural lakes which dot the landscape in the Wilpattu National Park. Except for two, These lakes contain rainwater, thus are important for resident and migratory water-birds.The history of the park is also of interest with ancient ruins having been discovered in Wilpattu National Park. Queen named “Kuweni” (considered to be the mother of the Sinhala race) is said to have lived in the place known as Kalli Villu. Historical evidence also shows the fact that Prince Saliya, son of King Dutugemunu lived in Wilpattu over 2,000 years ago. There are approximately 30 species of mammals in the Wilpattu National Park which include the Sri Lankan Elephant, Sri Lankan Leopard, Lankan Sloth Bear, Sri, Spotted Deer, Buffalo, Sambar and Mongoose.

Reptiles and Amphibians in park, Monitor Lizard, Mugger Crocodile, Common Cobra, Rat Snake, Indian Python, Pond Turtle and the Soft Shelled Turtle can be seen in Wilpattu National Park.                      Birdlife in Wilpattu Park, Wetland bird species found in the Wilpattu National Park include the Garganey, Pin tail, Whistling Teal, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Large White Egret, Cattle Egret and Purple Heron. Also, many species of Gulls, Terns, Owls, Kites and Eagles are also lives here. The endemic Sri Lanka Jungle fowl, Little Cormorant and the Painted Stork . Climate in the Wilpattu National Park The annual temperature in the Park is between 27°C to 30°C and its annual rainfall is approximately 900 mm. over Nights Stay at Negombo hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Transfer Early Morning leave from Anuradhapura to wilpattu National park

• Enter the park full day game drive in park

• Lunch break at pin side of park ,Srilankan style food rice & curry & fruits

• After the break after noon Game drive

• Arrival to Negombo Hotel

• Evening plan Next Day activities with tour

• Over night’s stay at hotel.
Day 20 Day 20: 20
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: 20

Day   20 : Transfer to   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. Negombo is one of the major commercial hubs in the country and the administrative center of Negombo. As known for its long sandy beaches and centuries old fishing industry. Negombo has a large bilingual population of dominated by Roman Catholics, the majority settled in coastal belt speaks Tamil language as well but most of them are Sinhala by ethnicity. The Sinhala name Migamuva means "Village of the honeycomb", gaining its name from a legend mentioned in Rajaveliya. The army of King Kavantissa found bee honey in a canoe near the seashore, for Viharamahadevi who was pregnant with the prince Dutugamunu. Because of this, the place was named "Mee-Gomuwa,"Negombo" is the Portuguese corrupted name of its Tamil name Neerkolombu .Neoclassical St. Mary’s Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings.

Visit to Anawilundawa Ramzan wet water land Sri Lanka is rich in nature, with a number of sanctuaries and national parks to protect the wildlife that inhabits the many varied ecosystems here. Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary is one of the more obscure sanctuaries, that lies on the coastal belt between Negombo and Puttalam .The Anawilundawa Wetlands is a bird watcher’s haven, with over 150 species of birds; both resident and migratory. Resident and endemic bird species can be seen throughout the year; whilst the period from October to April is the best time for getting a glimpse of the many rare migratory birds. Anawilundawa is also the nesting site for many exotic birds; including some of the rarer species of cormorants, egrets, storks and ibis, along with the pheasant tailed-jacana and the purple swamp hen.

There are also over 20 species of mammals; including the Toque Macaque monkey, five threatened species of Slender Loris, Rusty Spotted Cat, Fishing Cat, and the Indian Otter. Over 70 species of butterflies breed here; whilst over 50% of the country’s freshwater fish species are found in this waters.Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary is especially good for bird watching, hiking and boat rides; and is fast growing into one of Sri Lanka’s most important ecotourism attractions. Over Night stay Negombo Hotel

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Early Leave to Visit to Anawilundawa Ramzan wet water land Sri Lanka is rich in nature, with a number of sanctuaries and national parks

• Back to Hotel Stay   after noon enjoyed beach

• City Tour & shopping

• Relax on hotel over Night’s Stay hotel.
Day 21 Day 21: 21
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: 21

Day 21: Airports Colombo

Last day of Tour End Leave from Colombo back home according to your flight schedules

Thanks for staying with us goodbye.

Plan for tour itinerary Activities:

• Transfer to Airport

• END OF TOUR

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