SEE CULTURE TOUR
Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs....
“SEE CULTURE 08 DAY TOUR”
Duration– 07 nights / 08 days
Route – Airport / Sigiriya / Anuradhapura/Polonnaruwa/ Sigiriya / Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya / Airport
DAY 01 | Arrival Transfer Sigiriya (pm climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress) Overnight Sigiriya
DAY 02 | Sigiriya (Sightseeing in Polonnaruwa pm Safari at Kaudulla National Park)
Overnight Sigiriya
DAY 03 | Sigiriya Anuradhapura /Sigiriya (Sightseeing in Anuradhapura) Overnight Sigiriya
DAY 04 | Sigiriya-Kandy (Visit Cave Temples of Dambulla/Spice Garden/Temple of the Tooth/Cultural Show) Overnight Kandy
DAY 05 | Kandy (Visit Elephant Orphanage/City tour and Shopping in Kandy) Overnight Kandy
DAY 06 | Kandy-Nuwara Eliya (Visit Botanical Garden/Tea Factory/City Tour of Nuwara Eliya) Overnight Nuwara Eliya
DAY 07 | Nuwara Eliya-Colombo (Colombo via Kitulgala) Overnight Colombo
DAY 08 | Colombo-Airport (Proceed to airport for departure)
“SEE CULTURE 06 DAY TOUR”
Duration– 05 nights / 06 days
Route – Airport / Sigiriya / Anuradhapura/Polonnaruwa/ Sigiriya / Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya / Airport
DAY 01 | Arrival Transfer Sigiriya (pm climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress) Overnight Sigiriya
DAY 02 | Sigiriya (Sightseeing in Polonnaruwa pm Safari at Kaudulla National Park)
Overnight Sigiriya
DAY 03 | Sigiriya Anuradhapura /Sigiriya (Sightseeing in Anuradhapura) Overnight Sigiriya
DAY 04 | Sigiriya-Kandy (Visit Cave Temples of Dambulla/Spice Garden/Temple of the Tooth/Cultural Show) Overnight Kandy
DAY 05 | Kandy (Visit Elephant Orphanage/City tour and Shopping in Kandy) Overnight Kandy
DAY 06 | Kandy-Nuwara Eliya (Visit Botanical Garden/Tea Factory/City Tour of Nuwara Eliya) Overnight Nuwara Eliya
"Sigiriya"
Sigiriya is an archeological site in Central Sri Lanka. It contains the ruins of an ancient palace complex, built during the reign of King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD). It is one of the seven World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka and is one of its most popular tourist destinations
"Anuradhapura"
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, world famous for its well preserved ruins of the Great Sri Lankan Civilization. The Civilization which was built upon this city was one of the greatest civilizations of Asia and in the world. The city now a UNESCO heritage site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, on the banks of the historic Malvathu Oya. Founded in the 4th century BC it was the capital of the Anuradhapura Kingdom till the beginning of the 11th century AC. During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and urban life in South Asia. It was also a wealthy city which created a unique culture and a great civilization. Today this ancient city of Sri Lanka, which is sacred to the Buddhist world, which its surrounding monasteries covers an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²) and is one of the world’s major archaeological sites.
"Polonnaruwa"
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 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader. While Vijayabahu’s victory and shifting of Kingdoms to the more strategic Polonnaruwa is considered significant, the real Polonnaruwa Hero of the history books is actually his grandson, Parakramabahu.
"Kandy"
Kandy is the English name for the city of Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura) in the centre of Sri Lanka. It is the capital of the Central Province and Mahanuvara District. It lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy Valley which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea..
"Gadaladeniya"
Gadaladeniya Temple is located at Pilimathalawa, Kandy. When you are driving from Colombo to Kandy, Gadaladeniaya temple road is at your right hand side. After taking that turn from Pilimathalawa, you have to travel another 2 km. The famous Embekke Devalaya and Lanka Thilaka Viharaya also located close by.
"Ambakke"
Embekke Devale, famed for its elaborate woodcarvings, pillars and other structures, nestle in the Udu Nuwara. It lies close to Daulagala about eight miles from Kandy. Enticing Wood carvings – The UNESCO has identified these marvellous but elaborate carvings on wooden pillars to be the finest products of woodcarvings to be found in any part of the world.
"Lankathilake"
Located at Udunuwara Hiyarapitiya village of Kandy is the famous temple of Lankatilaka. The huge rock where the temple was built is called as Panhangala Rock. Being one of the three famous ancient temples near Peradeniya, one can reach the Lankatilaka Viharaya along Kandy -Colombo Main road and turning to left from Pilimatalawa [near 104 km post] along the Daulagala road leading to Hiyarapitiya village. It is about four kilometers from this turn off. The Lankatilaka temple history runs back to the Gampola Kingdom era. King Buwanekabahu IV has built this temple in 1344 AD. The King’s Chief Ministers Senalankadhikara was entrusted to carryout the construction work of this temple. The South Indian architect Sthapati Rayar has designed this with a blend of Sinhalese architecture of Polonnaruwa period and of Dravidian and Indo Chinese style is the opinion of late Professor Paranavitana. Considered to be a Gedige type of Polonnaruwa architecture, this temple which was of four stories earlier is constructed on the uneven surface of the rock with a granite based foundation. The plan of the temple protrudes to the four sides like of a cross. What is seen today is the Ground Floor and part of the First Floor of the earlier temple though the temple seems to have three stories. This temple is an example for the Buddha and God worship prevailed during Gampola era. Gods Vishnu, Saman , Vibhishana, Ganapathi , Skandhakumara and Kumara Bandara had been worshipped here.
"Peradeniya"
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, the finest of its kind in Asia, the largest of the botanical gardens of Sri Lanka, couldn’t be better located. In the Mediterranean climate of Kandy, the gateway to the Central Highlands, the Gardens, at an elevation of 500 meters above sea-level, were tightly bounded on three sides by a loop of River Mahaweli (Great sandy river), the largest river of Sri Lanka. The town of Peradeniya is located at a distance of 110km from Colombo and another 6km over the Peradeniya Birdge and you are at Kandy, home to the sacred Temple of Tooth. Peradeniya is believed to take its exotic name from Sinhalese names Pera (guava) and Deniya (a plain). The name also reveals, although Guava is not indigenous to Sri Lanka, introduction of the fruit to the island and cultivation had occurred even prior to the era of British Colonialists in Ceylon.
"Nuwera Eliya"
“Nuwara Eliya , meaning “city on the plain (table land)” or “city of light”, is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka 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 town is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka.”
"Horton Plains"
HORTON PLAINS NATIONAL PARK, Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the world’s best nature reserves and eco tourism venues. It is characterized by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, covered in upper mountain forest and wet patana grassland. In general, the forests are seen on the hilltops or upper slopes the grasslands in the valleys and lower slopes, eventually giving way to wetland habitats. Spanning approximately 10,000 hectares the park is also home to a wide variety of flora (57 species, 29 endemic to Sri Lanka) and 24 species of mammal such as elk, deer, giant squirrel, wild boar, wild hare, porcupine and leopard. For bird enthusiasts, there 87 species (14 of which are endemic), including many migratory birds.
"Dambulla"
The city of Dambulla is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, situated 148 km north-east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy.
Major attractions of the city include the largest and best preserved cave temple complex of Sri Lanka, and the Rangiri Dambullu international cricket stadium, famous for being built in just 167 days. The city also boasts to have the largest rose quartz mountain range in South Asia, and the Iron wood forest, or Namal Uyana.
"Pinnawala"
An orphanage for elephants has been set up by the department of National Zoological Gardens, at Pinnawela, 90 km. from Colombo. It was established in 1975 and several animals
