“Heritage, Hills & Holidays: The Ultimate Sri Lankan Escape”
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6 Nights 7 Days Sri Lanka Tour
Overview
 Explore the corners of Sri Lanka – the Pearl in the Indian Ocean as this Sri Lanka Tour is going to take you to the prominent heritage landmarks along the coastline of Sri Lanka. With our Sri Lanka Tour Packages, you will not only explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country but also 4 out of 5 Panch Ishwarams. Panch Ishwaram is a set of 5 temples around the coastal border of Sri Lanka dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also an important part of the Ramayana Yatra. The 4 temples that you will be visiting are located in the scenic port cities of Chilaw (west), Mannar (north-west), Jaffna (north) and Triconmalee (east). Nuwara Eliya is another province that houses the famous Hanuman and Seetha Amman temple near the Ashok Vatika, thus adding to the list of important shrines of the Ramayana Yatra. Along with the religious sites of the Ramayana circuit, we will also visit some important spots of the Buddhist circuit. The most famous is the sacred city of Anuradhapura which houses the Sri Maha Bodhi Tree which was planted from the cut piece of the original Bodhi Tree under which Gautam Buddha meditated and achieved enlightenment. The other two sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Dambulla and Kandy. The Dambulla Caves are the most extensive cave temple complex with several carved
Highlights
Colombo – Modern city life, shopping, temples
Sigiriya – Ancient rock fortress and scenic views
Dambulla – Stunning cave temple complex
Kandy – Temple of the Tooth, cultural shows
Nuwara Eliya – Tea plantations, cool climate, waterfalls
Ella – Scenic train ride, hikes, Nine Arches Bridge
Yala – Wildlife safari, leopards, elephants
Galle – Historic fort, colonial charm, cafes
Mirissa/Bentota – Beautiful beaches, whale watching, water sports
Tour Plan
- Arrive in Sri Lanka and clear your immigration and visa formalities at the airport. Meet your chauffeur and board your vehicle for the journey. On the way, we will seek the blessings of Lord Shiva at the Munneswaram & Manavari Temple in Chilaw. Reach Anuradhapura, check-in and further we will head out for sightseeing as the place houses some ancient monasteries, palaces and monuments. Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
- After an early breakfast, get ready for the day. We will travel to Mannar which is the closest port town to India across the famous Ram Setu. We will take a short stopover here and visit the famous Thirukethiswaram Temple which is Sri Lanka’s end point of Ram Setu. Reach Jaffna - a beautiful coastal town in the north of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay in Jaffna.
- Have your breakfast early and start the temple tour day. First, we will visit the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple which is dedicated to Lord Murugan (another name for Kartikeya). Next, we will travel further toward the northern tip to visit the Naguleswarm Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. We will then travel to the Thiru Koneswaram temple, which is located on the Eastern coast atop Swami Rock overlooking the blue ocean. Overnight stay in Trincomalee.
- Have an early breakfast at the hotel and start your day. We will rst travel to Dambulla to explore the Dambulla Cave Temple - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that can be accessed by climbing 300 stairs. We will also pay homage to the Golden Buddha Statue located at the foothills of these caves. Reach the Sacred City of Kandy - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will visit the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, where the left canine tooth of Gautama Buddha is enshrined. We will enjoy the evening by watching a special cultural dance performance of Kandy with local instruments and costumes. Overnight stay in Kandy
- Post breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Kataragama. On the way we will visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple on a small hilltop 30 km from Nuwara Eliya. Further, we will seek the blessings of goddess Sita at the Seetha Amman Temple, one of the important shrines of the Ramayana circuit in Sri Lanka. We will travel further south-east, to visit the Kataragama temple which is a sacred site to Hindus, Buddhist and Muslim pilgrims as well. Overnight stay in Kataragama
- After your breakfast at the hotel, get ready to start your day. On the way we will take a short stopover at the coastal city of Galle with Portuguese inuence. Explore the Galle Fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its beautiful architecture and history. Next, board your transfers to Colombo - the capital city. Check-in and we will then begin our Colombo city tour which will take us through the major attractions in the city. We have planned this evening for you to indulge in a shopping spree. Overnight stay in Colombo.
- After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your onward journey. Your tour concludes once we drop you off at the airport.
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Included/Exclude
- Accommodation based on twin-sharing
- All tours and transfer on Pvt basis
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Transportation by vehicle with A/C as per the program
- Local English-speaking drier cum guide in Sri Lanka
- Early check-ins and check-outs.
- Any expense of personal nature.
- Air Fares, Travel insurance, Visa Fees.
- International Bank Chargers.
- Entrance fees
