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Tour
Majestic Sri Lanka Tour
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Departure From India To Sri Lanka, Colombo
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Price ₹20,499.00 ₹18,499.00
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Duration 5 Days, 4 Nights
Package Overview
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival Colombo - Kandy
On arrive in Sri Lanka, you will be welcomed and assisted by a representative and you will be then transferred to your hotel Kandy. En route Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Approx. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawala, 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. Check into the Hotel & Rest. Overnight stay at Hotel, Kandy.
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Day 2
Kandy Sightseeing
Breakfast at the Hotel & Proceed to Temple of the Tooth, Gem Museum, Gem Shop & Kandy City tour. Kandy – The hill capital is another “World Heritage Sites”. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally lost to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhist of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. The Bathing Pavilion (Ulpenge) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called “Kiri samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summer house. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can see these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession. Royal Botanical Gardens - Peradeniya - 147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens. Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue. We will then proceed with a city tour of the historical city. Visit to gem and lapidary museum in Kandy. Evening visit Cultural show in Kandy. Overnight stay at Hotel, Kandy.
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Day 3
Kandy - Bentota
BENTOTA: Facing the Indian Ocean, a tropical lagoon and a major river Bentota offers water Sports possibilities nowhere else to be found. Apart from swimming, body-surfing or diving in the sea, you can jet-ski, windsurf, parasail or enjoy a romantic river safari on the river and lagoon. Safe swimming conditions combined with fun water sport and exciting excursions are providing for the ideal background for a relaxed holiday in Sri Lanka. Being one of the most established beach resorts in Sri Lanka, Bentota is known for its professional touristic infrastructure. Visit turtle farm hatchery &Mangrove Boat Ride. Evening city tour Bentota also sightseeing & leisure at the Bentota beach. Overnight stay at Hotel, Bentota.
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Day 4
Bentota - Colombo
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. Overnight stay at Hotel, Colombo
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Day 5
Colombo Departure
Breakfast at the Hotel. There after transfer to airport to connect with the departure flight. Tour Ends.
Other Details
Included
- Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
- Meals as per hotel plan
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on a sharing basis
- Road taxes/parking fees/ fuel charges/interstate taxes
Excluded
- GST if not mentioned in the rates
- All personal expenses like tips
- laundry /telephone calls/fax/ alcoholic beverages/ camera/video camera fees at monuments/ medical expenses/ airport departure tax etc.
- Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
- Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather/ ill health
- and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary