Wonderful Srilanka

Highlights

• Kandy
• Kandy-Nuwara Eliya
• Nuwara Eliya-Bentota
• Bentota
• Bentota - Colombo

Day by day

1. Day 1
   Kandy

   Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by a representative and transferred to Kandy. En route visit to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage Approx 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the 23 baby elephants born as a result of the captive breeding program. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river close by. In the Evening commence city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Kandy - The hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold 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 everywhere.

2. Day 2
   Kandy-Nuwara Eliya

   Today after Check Out from the Hotel. We will proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Visit Tea Factroy Tea Garden. Then we will then proceed to city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen An style mansions. The Victoria Park, in the middle of the town, is a lovely place for a stroll. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya. (B)

3. Day 3
   Nuwara Eliya-Bentota

   Today Check Out from the Hotel. We will proceed to Bentota en-route we visit Kitulgala. You can also enjoy thrill of white water rafting in kitilgala. (Payments direct by the client). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Bentota. (B)

4. Day 4
   Bentota

   Today we will proceed to city tour of Bentota. Bentota – is the first National Holiday Resort developed by the Ceylon Tourist Board as a planned resort. There are 6 tourist hotels in the beach span of 5 miles with all the facilities a resort would require. Water sports facilities are available as in the Beruwela Resort. Many interesting sightseeing tours are possible from here, such as the Turtle farm, Mask shop, Boat trips on Bentota River etc. Rest of the day at leisure in the hotel. Overnight stay at Bentota. (B)

5. Day 5
   Bentota - Colombo

   Today Check Out from the Hotel. We will proceed to Colombo. In the evening proceed to city tour of Colombo along with shopping. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmiths 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. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Colombo. (B)

6. Day 6
   Colombo

   Today transfer to the airport to connect with the departure flight with wonderful memories. (B)