Day 1: 28th Feb to 1st March 2025 Sigiriya Arrival

Meeting and Greeting at the Airport by our representative. Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Sigiriya. Overnight in hotel. Pinnawala Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rabukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, half ways between the present capital 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 acre large elephant orphanage is an 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. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya

Day 2: 1st March to 2nd March 2025 Sigiriya to Kandy (BySurface)

Breakfast at the Hotel Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy Sigiriya Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka.

Village Tour

Golden Cave Temple The area is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC. Statues and paintings in these caves date back to the 1st century BC. But the paintings and statues were repaired and repainted in 11th, 12th, and 18th century AD. The caves in the city provided refuge to King Valagamba (also called Vattagamini Abhaya) in his 14 yearlong exiles from the Anuradhapura kingdom. Buddhist Monk meditating in the caves of Dambulla at that time provided the exiled king protection from his enemies. When King Valagamba returned to the throne at Anuradhapura kingdom in the 1st century BC, he had a magnificent rock temple built at Dambulla as a gratitude to the monks in Dambulla. En Route visit Spice Garden

Spice Garden

Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings. At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden, you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day-to-day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurveda concoctions. Cultural Show at Kandy Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy

Day 3: 2nd March to 3rd March 2025 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (BySurface)

Breakfast at the Hotel Visit Temple of Tooth relic Temple of Tooth Relic Located in Kandy, long a center of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 ADS, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father's kingdom in India. It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it. When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707

City Tour at Kandy (Lake drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc…..)

Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Visit Hanuman Temple

The Ramboda area is believed to be where Rama's forces were gathered against Ravana. Rampadai means Rama's Force. The hills of Ramboda are also believed to be where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi. A Chinmaya mission has built an Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka with Hanuman as its presiding deity. The temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall. The service times at the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple are between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon & again 30.30 to 6.30 pm

Ramboda Falls

Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.

Tea Factory

Sri Lanka is an island made for tea. The country produces tea throughout the year and the total tea production is about 340 million kilograms per annum. Sri Lanka’s tea-growing areas are mainly concentrated in the central highlands and southern inland areas of the island. At present, a larger portion of the country’s tea is exported as Ceylon Black Tea, while the country also produces Ceylon Green Tea, a type developed from Assamese seedlings. Ceylon White Tea, namely silver and golden tips is celebrated around the world for their finest flavor and are among the most expensive tea varieties in the world.

Gregory Lake

Named after Sir William Gregory in 1873, this is a prominent attraction used for water sports and recreational activities. Lake Park, Boat Rides are available. Travelers can be reached by sea plane which takes only 30 minutes from Colombo. At the southern end of the town is Gregory Lake where the holiday makers can enjoy a leisurely walk on the paved walk ways, with swan shaped paddle boats for the more adventurous. There are pony rides round the lake for the kids and even adults, with plenty of fast-food stalls located in a separate area where one can enjoy a meal or a snack.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day4: 3rdMarch to 4th March 2025 Nuwara Eliya to Ella – Colombo (BySurface )

Breakfast at the Hotel

Seetha Amman Temple Epic Related to Seetha Amman temple With reference to the Ramayana proof of Sri Lanka it is believed that the Seetha devi was kept captive at this site by King Ravana. There is a stream by the side of the temple where that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Seetha Devi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is also said to have bathed in this stream. About centuries ago of three idols were discovered in the stream.

Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

Colombo city tour & shopping

The largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo which is located in the western province adjacent to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (the capital city of Sri Lanka ) Colombo is a vibrant city with a mixture of modern life , colonial buildings and ruins. Due to its very large harbor and its position along the East-West Sea trade routes Colombo was very popular among ancient traders 2000 years ago

Colombo houses a majority of the Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous land marks in Colombo include the National Museum, World Trade Center , Vihara Maha Devi Park and the Galle Face Green. Late evening at the Galle face green area Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo They might attend for nightlife (Client Own Transport)

Day5: 4thMarch 2025 Colombo - Airport

Breakfast at the Hotel Transfer from Colombo to Airport for Departure flight

Highlights

Itinerary

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Day 1, Day 1: 28th Feb to 1st March 2025

Sigiriya Arrival

Meeting and Greeting at the Airport by our representative. Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Sigiriya. Overnight in hotel. Pinnawala Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rabukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, half ways between the present capital 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 acre large elephant orphanage is an 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. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Sigiriya

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Day 2, Day 2: 1st March to 2nd March 2025

Sigiriya to Kandy (BySurface)

Breakfast at the Hotel Transfer from Sigiriya to Kandy Sigiriya Sigiriya is an amazing geological formation in Sri Lanka that encompasses an important archaeological site. Sigiriya lies 22 km north-east of Dambulla in the North central province of Sri Lanka. The tourist site of Sigiriya has been declared as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1982 and is part of the seven world heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is located in the middle of the tourism cultural triangle formed by connecting the world heritage sites of Anuradhapura, Kandy and Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka.

Village Tour

Golden Cave Temple The area is thought to be inhabited from as early as the 7th to 3rd century BC. Statues and paintings in these caves date back to the 1st century BC. But the paintings and statues were repaired and repainted in 11th, 12th, and 18th century AD. The caves in the city provided refuge to King Valagamba (also called Vattagamini Abhaya) in his 14 yearlong exiles from the Anuradhapura kingdom. Buddhist Monk meditating in the caves of Dambulla at that time provided the exiled king protection from his enemies. When King Valagamba returned to the throne at Anuradhapura kingdom in the 1st century BC, he had a magnificent rock temple built at Dambulla as a gratitude to the monks in Dambulla. En Route visit Spice Garden

Spice Garden

Sri Lanka is world renowned for its valued spices and healing herbs. Our lush spice and herbal gardens feature many important herbs such as Sandalwood, Margosa, Cocoa, Citronella, Almond, Jasmine and Coconut. When visiting us, make the most of the chance to experience first-hand how cloves, pepper, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron are grown in their natural surroundings. At Regent Spice and Herbal Garden, you can learn of their medicinal healing properties and how to use them in your day-to-day needs. Used worldwide in many medicines, the healing powers of spices have been respected from the time of the Pharaohs and Chinese Dynasties, while our herbs are used in Ayurveda concoctions. Cultural Show at Kandy Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy

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Day 3, Day 3: 2nd March to 3rd March 2025

Kandy to Nuwara Eliya (BySurface)

Breakfast at the Hotel Visit Temple of Tooth relic Temple of Tooth Relic Located in Kandy, long a center of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 ADS, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father's kingdom in India. It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it. When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707

City Tour at Kandy (Lake drive, Gem Museum, Silk shop, Batik etc…..)

Transfer from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Visit Hanuman Temple

The Ramboda area is believed to be where Rama's forces were gathered against Ravana. Rampadai means Rama's Force. The hills of Ramboda are also believed to be where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi. A Chinmaya mission has built an Anjaneyar temple in Sri Lanka with Hanuman as its presiding deity. The temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall. The service times at the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple are between 7:00 am to 12:00 noon & again 30.30 to 6.30 pm

Ramboda Falls

Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level.

Tea Factory

Sri Lanka is an island made for tea. The country produces tea throughout the year and the total tea production is about 340 million kilograms per annum. Sri Lanka’s tea-growing areas are mainly concentrated in the central highlands and southern inland areas of the island. At present, a larger portion of the country’s tea is exported as Ceylon Black Tea, while the country also produces Ceylon Green Tea, a type developed from Assamese seedlings. Ceylon White Tea, namely silver and golden tips is celebrated around the world for their finest flavor and are among the most expensive tea varieties in the world.

Gregory Lake

Named after Sir William Gregory in 1873, this is a prominent attraction used for water sports and recreational activities. Lake Park, Boat Rides are available. Travelers can be reached by sea plane which takes only 30 minutes from Colombo. At the southern end of the town is Gregory Lake where the holiday makers can enjoy a leisurely walk on the paved walk ways, with swan shaped paddle boats for the more adventurous. There are pony rides round the lake for the kids and even adults, with plenty of fast-food stalls located in a separate area where one can enjoy a meal or a snack.

Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya

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Day 4, Day4: 3rdMarch to 4th March 2025

Nuwara Eliya to Ella – Colombo (BySurface )

Breakfast at the Hotel

Seetha Amman Temple Epic Related to Seetha Amman temple With reference to the Ramayana proof of Sri Lanka it is believed that the Seetha devi was kept captive at this site by King Ravana. There is a stream by the side of the temple where that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Seetha Devi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is also said to have bathed in this stream. About centuries ago of three idols were discovered in the stream.

Transfer from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

Colombo city tour & shopping

The largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo which is located in the western province adjacent to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (the capital city of Sri Lanka ) Colombo is a vibrant city with a mixture of modern life , colonial buildings and ruins. Due to its very large harbor and its position along the East-West Sea trade routes Colombo was very popular among ancient traders 2000 years ago

Colombo houses a majority of the Sri Lanka's corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. Famous land marks in Colombo include the National Museum, World Trade Center , Vihara Maha Devi Park and the Galle Face Green. Late evening at the Galle face green area Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo They might attend for nightlife (Client Own Transport)

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Day 5, Day5: 4thMarch 2025

Colombo - Airport

Breakfast at the Hotel Transfer from Colombo to Airport for Departure flight

Includes & Excludes

• Arrival assistance at the Colombo Airport by My Holiday representative ·
• The accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar. Check-in / Check-out 1200 noon ·
• Stay at DBL / TPL Sharing or SGL room stay Basis ·
• Meals on Breakfast & Dinner at Hotel (B4) (D4) .
• Complimentary Gem Gallery Visit .
• Complimentary Spice Garden visit .
• Complimentary entrance ticket to Cultural show at Kandy – Up on visit Gem Museum .
• All Transfers by Air-conditioned private vehicles with an English-Speaking Tour Guide/ chauffeur ·
• Fuel and Local insurance for the vehicle .
• Two complementary water bottle (500ml) each person each day .
• All applicable tax (Sri Lankan government Taxes Only)

• Entrance fees other than mention in Inclusion .
• Tuk Tuk Charges wherever it’s required .
• Video and Camera permits at sights .
• Meals Outside of the stated meal plan .
• Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary .
• Expenses of personal nature . Any other services not specified above .
• Early check in & Late check out at the hotels (Check in & check out time 14.00 to 12.00 Noon) .
• International Bank Transfer charges

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