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Tour
Explore Nature in Sri Lanka
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Departure From India to Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
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Price ₹21,649.00 ₹19,649.00
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Duration 6 Days, 5 Nights
Package Overview
Unlock the fun, entertainment, and box of unique experiences with our this tour. This tour package is curated by keeping in mind that each moment will be exciting and full of surprising factors. Throughout this Sri Lanka trip, you will explore Wilpattu National Park, Habarana, and Colombo. Identically, each of the places has something unique for you.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Colombo - Willpattu National Park
On arrive in Sri Lanka, you will be welcomed and assisted by a representative and you will be then transferred to your hotel in Wilpattu. En route visit Munneshwaram & Manavari Temples – [Optional] Munneshwaram Temple - After his victorious battle, Lord Rama left for Ayodhya, in one of King Ravana’s vimana (carriages). He felt he was being followed by bramhaasthidosham as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. Legend has it that when he came to this place he felt bramhaasthidosham was not following him and he stopped the vimana and asked God Shiva for remedy. Lord Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install four lingams there and pray to get rid of the dosham. Since then many Hindu devotees flock to the Temple. Manavari Temple - Manavari temple is one of the important Hindu Temple located in Chilaw, Puttalam District of North Western province. There is a direct link between this Manavari Temple and the Ramayana Yatra Sri Lanka. According to the Ramayana story Sri Lanka proofs, Manavari is the first place where the lord Rama installed and prayed the Shiva lingam after the end of the war with king Ravana to liberate Sita. It is said to be the only lingam which has named after him other than the one in Rameshwaram, India. Considering these facts, Manavari Temple chilaw is one of the significant hindu temple which linked to the Ramayana Sri Lanka Yatra and lot of local & Indian tourists visit this temple annually. Check into the Hotel & Rest. Proceed to Evening safari at Wilpattu National Park, Wilpattu National Park– which is situated along the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. It comprises of a unique complex of lakes called Villus, which are natural basins that are filled up with rainwater and are surrounded by open grassy plains set within dense scrub jungle. A multitude of sandy paths wind around the entire park and open up into these large natural lakes. The unspoilt and beautiful Wilpattu National Park is one of the largest and oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. It is ideal for those wanting to escape the flurry of activity of Yala and instead offers the opportunity for a tranquil, peaceful and undisturbed drive. The biggest draws in Wilpattu are Leopards and Sloth bears. Alongside these, it is possible to see Asian Elephants, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Pig, Asiatic Buffalo and Mugger Crocodiles. Endemic birds include the Ceylon Junglefowl, Brown-capped Babbler, Ceylon Woodshrike and Black-capped Bulbul in riverine habitats. Muntjac or Barking Deer are more easily seen in Wilpattu than any other national park. Butterflies recorded include the Great Eggfly, Great Orange Tip, Glad-eye Bushbrown, Blue Mormon, Common Mormon, Common Rose and Crimson Rose. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Wilpattu.
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Day 2
Wilpattu Sightseeing
With Packed Breakfast proceed to Dolphin & Whale Watching at Kalpitiya – Experience Lagoon Ride by Boat. Dolphin & Whale Watching -The seas off the Kalpitiya Peninsula, situated on the West coast of the island, are rife with exceptional wildlife. Whales are regularly seen around the Kalpitiya Peninsula. Boat trips are regularly taken off the beach at Alankuda and head out to sea to see them. Sperm whales, the largest toothed whale in the world, can be seen off-shore of the reef. The deep seas off the Kalpitiya Peninsula where the continental shelf lies, provide an ideal habitat for these giant oceanic predators, which need to dive several hundred meters to hunt prey such as the Giant Squid. It is also possible to see the occasional Blue whale here. It is only from around February 2010 that Kalpitiya has been finally considered as an excellent spot to catch sight of the majestic whale. The season for seeing these fantastic creatures is between December and mid-April. Dolphins are regularly reported from Alankuda outside of the South-west Monsoon, even daily! It is the best place in Sri Lanka to observe large pods of Spinner Dolphins, an oceanic species, and it is possible to see up to six hundred in a day just a few kilometres off the shore. Puttalam Lagoon is home to the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin, also known as the Pink Dolphin. These Pink Dolphins frequent where the far-reaching Puttalam Lagoon enters the sea and are the only cetacean known to come into lagoons in Sri Lanka. Fishermen claim it is easy to see them early in the morning when they head out to sea at dawn. Rest of the day Leisure at Hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Wilpattu.
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Day 3
Wilapattu - Habarana
Breakfast at the Hotel & then proceed to Habarana, Visit Minneriya National Park & Kaudulla National Park. Minneriya National Park - This National Park with 8889 hectares in extent is famous for it large population of elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and seen in the catchment area of the lake. Entrance is at Ambagaswewa about 6 km from Habarana on the main Habarana Polonnaruwa road. Office is by the side of the main road. Elephants, about 300 wild elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, spotted deer, sloth bear, Sambhur, leopards, crocodiles, jackals, 9 kinds of amphibians, 25 kinds of reptiles, 160 species of birds, 26 varietiesof fishes, 78 varieties of butterflies are recorded from the Minneriya National Park. Kaudulla National Park - is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometers (122 mi) away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002 becoming the 15th such area on the island. In the 2004–2005 season more than 10,000 people visited the National Park, generating an income of Rs. 100,000 from entrance fees. Along with Minneriya and Girithale Bird Life International have identified Kaudulla as an Important Bird Area. Historically Kaudulla was one of the 16 irrigation tanks built by King Mahasen. Following a period of abandonment it was reconstructed in 1959. It now attracts and supports a variety of plant and animal life, including large mammals, fish and reptiles. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Habarana.
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Day 4
Habarana Sightseeing
Breakfast at the Hotel, Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress & Dambulla Cave Temple. Sigiriya – is a “UNESCO World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels still shining in their original colours. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, Summerhouses, Boulder Gardens and the Caves within the enclosed area should not be missed. Dambulla Cave Temple - (Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla) is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 km east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy. It is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented Caves in the surrounding area. These paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square meters. Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara and Buddha's first sermon. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Habarana.
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Day 5
Habarana - Colombo
After your breakfast at the hotel, we will then proceed to Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo – is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, which is only a few miles away. The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. Visit Fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Sea Street - the old smith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area where there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Kelaniya Buddhist Temple, Davatagaha Mosque. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. PM shopping. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel, Colombo.
Other Details
Included
- Assistance at the airport.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- 05 Breakfast & 05 Dinner at the hotel itself.
- Transport in an AC Car /Micro Van with the service of an English speaking chauffeur guide.
- Sightseeing w/out entrances fee – Munneshwaram & Manavari Temples - Wilpattu National Park - Dolphin & Whale watching - Minneriya National Park - Kaudulla National Park - Sigiriya Rock OR Pidurangala - Dambulla Cave Temple & Colombo City Tour. Value Added Tax.
Excluded
- Entrance fee - Jeep Cost - Boat Cost.
- Air ticket - Visa & Other Charges.
- Camera & Video permits - Lunch throughout the tour - Cost of Beverages.
- Tips - Any Expenses of a personal nature.
- GST & TCS.
- Bank Charges USD 35 Per Transaction.