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Over night stay at Hotel Elephant Park
Pinnawala
Pinnawela orphanage is situated in Rambukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, halfways between
the
present capitol Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka.
It
was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24 acres large elephant
orphanage is
a also breeding pace for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the
greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were
born
here.
Over night stay at Dambulla
Dambulla
Dambulla is a big town, situated in the Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka, situated
148 km north-east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy. Due to its location at a major junction,
it's the centre of vegetable distribution in the country.
Major attractions of the area include the largest and best preserved cave temple complex of Sri
Lanka, and the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, famous for being built in just 167 days.
The area also boasts the largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia, and the Iron wood
forest, or Na Uyana Aranya.
Ibbankatuwa prehistoric burial site near Dambulla cave temple complexes is the latest
archaeological site of significant historical importance found in Dambulla, which is located
within 3 kilometers of the cave temples providing evidence of the presence of indigenous
civilisations long before the arrival of Indian influence on the Island nation.
Sigiriya
Sigiriya is an ancient palace located in the central Matale District near town of Dambulla of
the Central
Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archeaological significance
that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the
ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa the site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE)
for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with
colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway
in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure
—Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king's
death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples
of ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.
Over night stay at Negambo
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was 1st capital of the Kingdom of Rajarata after Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.
The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The city lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu Oya. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.
It is believed that from the 4th century BC, it was the capital of the Sinhalese until the beginning of the 11th century AD. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²).
Over night stay at Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is a town. It's the main town of Polonnaruwa District in the 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 polonnaru kingdom.
The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 to reunite the country once more under a local leader.
The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site.
Over night stay at Kandyan View Holiday Bungalow
Kandy
Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second
largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of
Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of
tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also
the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri
Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was
declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Over night stay at Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a city, in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The city name
meaning is
"city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of
Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an
altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea
production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri
Lanka.
Over night stay at Kandyan View Holiday Bungalow
Horton Plains
At a level of over 7000 ft above sea level, Horton Plains is the highest plateau in the country and its unique landscape and wilderness draws visitors from near and far. The vast Patna rises from the marshland on the lower slopes and spreads up to the tree line – trees which are stunted by the winds, covered in ‘Spagnum moss ‘ or old man’s beard. The swirling mist envelops it all. In the lush jungle rare and endemic trees and plants flourish – the ‘Niloo’ flowers bloom once in 12 years. Sambur, leopard and other mammals as well as many species of birds and butterflies are also found here.
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Kandy
Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second
largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of
Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of
tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also
the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri
Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was
declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Over night stay at Kandyan View Holiday Bungalow
Kandy
Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka, located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second
largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of
Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of
tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also
the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri
Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was
declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
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After breakfast, bid goodbye to Sri Lanka as you leave to the airport for your departure flight.
Over Night Stay at Negombo
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