SRI LANKA CAR TOURS - We make you smile!
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From
the time you arrive in Sri Lanka I will be there to greet you and
ensure you arrive safely at your hotel. I will take care of arranging
all the guided tours on your behalf. This guarantees that all tours are
properly planned and taken care of to suit your budget and needs. I
also ensure that you arrive safely back to your starting location at
the end of your tour.
My personalized service will make sure that you will deal only
with your designated tour guide throughout your vacation. This ensures
that you are dealing with a trusted and reputable guide – an essential
ingredient for a one-in-a-million vacation you will always remember.
It would give me great pleasure to show you my beautiful
country. Please contact me if you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka and
would like to know more about what Dinari Lanka tours offers.
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From
the time you arrive in Sri Lanka I will be there to greet you and
ensure your arrive safely at your hotel. I will take care of arranging
all of the guided tours on your behalf. This guarantees that all tours
are properly planned and taken care of to suit your budget and needs. I
also ensure that at end of your tour that you arrive safely back to your
starting location.
My personalized service, will make sure that
you will only deal with your designated tour guide throughout your
vacation, this ensure that you are dealing with a trusted and reputable
guide, an essential ingredient for a fun filled vacation to remember.
It would give me great pleasure to show you
my beautiful country. If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, and
would like to know more about the service please
CULTURE - HERITAGE AND NATURE TOUR ( 9 Nights / 10 Days )
DAY 1 - Colombo / Anuradhapura
Arrival, welcome and assistance at the airport. Leave for Anuradhapura, enroute visiting the fishing village in Negombo which is the centre of the island’s fishing community. Negombo has a large Roman Catholic population. On completion leave for Pinnawela’s Elephant Orphanage, which is home to about 70 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Accompany the elephants to a nearby river to see them having their daily baths. After that proceed to Anuradhapura. Night stay at Anuradhapura
Arrival, welcome and assistance at the airport. Leave for Anuradhapura, enroute visiting the fishing village in Negombo which is the centre of the island’s fishing community. Negombo has a large Roman Catholic population. On completion leave for Pinnawela’s Elephant Orphanage, which is home to about 70 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Accompany the elephants to a nearby river to see them having their daily baths. After that proceed to Anuradhapura. Night stay at Anuradhapura
DAY 2 - Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Aukana / Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel visit the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura founded in the 4th century B.C. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982, and has the largest number of ancient monuments of the great Sinhala civilization, including Ruwanweliseya Dagoba, Thuparama Dagoba, Brazen Palace, the image of the Samadhi Buddha, Twin Ponds, Guard Stones, Isurumuniya Temple and the Moonstone. The ‘Sri Maha Bodhi’ or the sacred Bo tree is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. Proceed to Sigiriya enroute visiting Mihintale and Aukana. Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
After breakfast at the hotel visit the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura founded in the 4th century B.C. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982, and has the largest number of ancient monuments of the great Sinhala civilization, including Ruwanweliseya Dagoba, Thuparama Dagoba, Brazen Palace, the image of the Samadhi Buddha, Twin Ponds, Guard Stones, Isurumuniya Temple and the Moonstone. The ‘Sri Maha Bodhi’ or the sacred Bo tree is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. Proceed to Sigiriya enroute visiting Mihintale and Aukana. Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
DAY 3 - Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa
After breakfast at the hotel we cimb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya built in the 5th century A.D. See the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, Mirror Wall, the Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. Proceed to Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in an excellent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’ the ‘Thuparama Image house’ and the ‘Gal vihara’are the most spectacular. Also visit the monuments such as Tivankha Image House, Parakhramabahu Statue, Watadage, Hatadage and Archaeological Museum. Return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.
After breakfast at the hotel we cimb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya built in the 5th century A.D. See the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, Mirror Wall, the Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. Proceed to Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in an excellent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’ the ‘Thuparama Image house’ and the ‘Gal vihara’are the most spectacular. Also visit the monuments such as Tivankha Image House, Parakhramabahu Statue, Watadage, Hatadage and Archaeological Museum. Return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.
DAY 4 - Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Kandy
After breakfast proceed to Kandy, enroute visit Nalanda Gegige and the Dambulla Cave Temple, most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. Proceed to Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic followed by a cultural show. Overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast proceed to Kandy, enroute visit Nalanda Gegige and the Dambulla Cave Temple, most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. Proceed to Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic followed by a cultural show. Overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 5 - Kandy / Peradeniya / Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel, then City tour of Kandy (the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings). Visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 10,000 species of plants are found in this garden which is encircled by the Mahaweli River. Evening visit to the Kandy authentic market and the Bazaar. Night stay at Kandy.
Breakfast at the hotel, then City tour of Kandy (the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings). Visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 10,000 species of plants are found in this garden which is encircled by the Mahaweli River. Evening visit to the Kandy authentic market and the Bazaar. Night stay at Kandy.
DAY 6 - Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya
Morning –proceed to Nuwara Eliya, or Little England, as it is affectionately known. During the steep ascent to Nuwara Eliya we visit a Tea Factory where we can see how tea is made and also have the opportunity to buy a selection of fresh tea - undoubtedly the best tea you will ever taste! Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Morning –proceed to Nuwara Eliya, or Little England, as it is affectionately known. During the steep ascent to Nuwara Eliya we visit a Tea Factory where we can see how tea is made and also have the opportunity to buy a selection of fresh tea - undoubtedly the best tea you will ever taste! Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 7 - Nuwar-Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella
After an early breakfast at the hotel, leave for Horton Plains, the highest plateau in the country. It is one of the very important National parks in Sri Lanka. The most awesome physical feature of the Horton Plains is the escarpment that falls 880 meters to the lowlands. Aptly known as ‘World’s End’, from the precipice the view of the countryside below towards the south coast is spectacular. On completion return to Nuwara Eliya and proceed to Nanu Oya Railway station to catch the train for a charming train ride to Ella. Ella is an excellent base for keen trekkers. Overnight stay at Ella.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, leave for Horton Plains, the highest plateau in the country. It is one of the very important National parks in Sri Lanka. The most awesome physical feature of the Horton Plains is the escarpment that falls 880 meters to the lowlands. Aptly known as ‘World’s End’, from the precipice the view of the countryside below towards the south coast is spectacular. On completion return to Nuwara Eliya and proceed to Nanu Oya Railway station to catch the train for a charming train ride to Ella. Ella is an excellent base for keen trekkers. Overnight stay at Ella.
DAY 8 - Ella / Buduruwagala / Tissamaharama
After breakfast at the hotel start trekking in Ella rock and see the magnificent view through Ella Gap. You will see enchanting and spectacular scenery among the tea plantations. Proceed to Yala National park enroute visiting Rawana Water Fall and Buduruwagala temple. 2.30pm Safari jeep visit to Yala National Park. At the end of the safari back to the hotel at Tissamaharama.
After breakfast at the hotel start trekking in Ella rock and see the magnificent view through Ella Gap. You will see enchanting and spectacular scenery among the tea plantations. Proceed to Yala National park enroute visiting Rawana Water Fall and Buduruwagala temple. 2.30pm Safari jeep visit to Yala National Park. At the end of the safari back to the hotel at Tissamaharama.
DAY 9 - Tissamaharama / South Beach
Morning -proceed to Mirissa / Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa beach. Visit Matara largest Buddha statue and the Dutch fort in Galle. Night at the south beach.
Morning -proceed to Mirissa / Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa beach. Visit Matara largest Buddha statue and the Dutch fort in Galle. Night at the south beach.
DAY 10 - South Beach / Colombo
Morning – proceed to Colombo with boat safari at Madu
river and Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda. Evening city tour of Colombo,
observing the old Parliament, residential areas and the BMICH
(Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), and visit Fort.
Also visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping
complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Night at Colombo or
transfer to the Airport for departure.
CULTURE AND NATURE TOUR ( 4 Nights / 5 Days )
DAY 1 - Colombo Airport / Sigiriya
Arrival, welcome and assistance at the airport. Leave for Sigiriya. Enroute visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the centre of the island’s fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, On completion leave for the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is home to about 70 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. After that proceed to Sigiriya. Overnight stay at Sigiriya
Arrival, welcome and assistance at the airport. Leave for Sigiriya. Enroute visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the centre of the island’s fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, On completion leave for the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is home to about 70 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. After that proceed to Sigiriya. Overnight stay at Sigiriya
DAY 2 - Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, built in the 5th century A.D. See the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, the Mirror Wall, Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. On completion proceed to Polonnaruwa. The capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in an excellent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’, the ‘Thuparama Image House’ and the ‘Gal Vihara’ are the most spectacular. Also visit the monuments such as Tivankha Image House, Parakhramabahu Statue ,Watadage, Hatadage and Archaeological Museum. Return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, built in the 5th century A.D. See the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, the Mirror Wall, Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. On completion proceed to Polonnaruwa. The capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in an excellent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’, the ‘Thuparama Image House’ and the ‘Gal Vihara’ are the most spectacular. Also visit the monuments such as Tivankha Image House, Parakhramabahu Statue ,Watadage, Hatadage and Archaeological Museum. Return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.
DAY 3 - Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Aluvihara / Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel we proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is followed by Nalande Gedige (a temple built in the geographical centre of Sri Lanka), the Aluvihare Cave Temple. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth relic and a traditional Kandyan Dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.
After breakfast at the hotel we proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is followed by Nalande Gedige (a temple built in the geographical centre of Sri Lanka), the Aluvihare Cave Temple. Evening visit to the Temple of the Tooth relic and a traditional Kandyan Dance performance. Overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 4 - Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya
Breakfast then a city tour of Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. A.M. visit the Kandy authentic Market and the Bazaar. Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, originally the pleasure garden of the Royalty. Nearly 10,000 species of plants are found in this garden then proceed to Nuwara Eliya, or Little England, as it is affectionately known. During the steep ascent to Nuwara Eliya we visit a Tea Factory where we can see how tea is made and have the opportunity to buy a selection of fresh Tea, undoubtedly the best Tea you will ever taste! Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast then a city tour of Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. A.M. visit the Kandy authentic Market and the Bazaar. Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, originally the pleasure garden of the Royalty. Nearly 10,000 species of plants are found in this garden then proceed to Nuwara Eliya, or Little England, as it is affectionately known. During the steep ascent to Nuwara Eliya we visit a Tea Factory where we can see how tea is made and have the opportunity to buy a selection of fresh Tea, undoubtedly the best Tea you will ever taste! Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 5 - Nuwara-Eliya / Kithulgala / Colombo
After breakfast proceed to Colombo, en route visiting the Water Falls of St. Clare's and Devon and also visit Kitulgala where the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai" film was made. Also a possibility to do White Water Rafting at Kithulgala. Evening city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Night at Colombo or transfer to the Air Port for departure.
After breakfast proceed to Colombo, en route visiting the Water Falls of St. Clare's and Devon and also visit Kitulgala where the famous "Bridge on the River Kwai" film was made. Also a possibility to do White Water Rafting at Kithulgala. Evening city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Night at Colombo or transfer to the Air Port for departure.
TOUR OF HINDU RELIGIOUS SITES – ( 8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS)
DAY 1- Airport / Chilaw / Negombo
Arrive at the Bandaranaike International airport, Katunayake. You will be met and assisted on arrival. Transfer to hotel in Negombo and leave for Chilaw. Visit the Munneswaram Temple Complex dedicated to God Siva and built in the traditional Hindu style, and the seaside shrine complex at Udappuwa. Both these temples are visited by people of all faiths seeking favours and to give thanks for favours granted. Overnight stay at Negombo.
Arrive at the Bandaranaike International airport, Katunayake. You will be met and assisted on arrival. Transfer to hotel in Negombo and leave for Chilaw. Visit the Munneswaram Temple Complex dedicated to God Siva and built in the traditional Hindu style, and the seaside shrine complex at Udappuwa. Both these temples are visited by people of all faiths seeking favours and to give thanks for favours granted. Overnight stay at Negombo.
DAY 2 - Negombo / Colombo / Mount Lavinia
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. In Kochchikade, visit the Sri Ponnambalam Ramanathan Sivan Temple, the popular Captain's Garden Temple, the Murugan Temple at Ginthupitiya devoted to God Skanda, the Kathiresan Kovil at Bambalapitiya, and other places of interest.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. In Kochchikade, visit the Sri Ponnambalam Ramanathan Sivan Temple, the popular Captain's Garden Temple, the Murugan Temple at Ginthupitiya devoted to God Skanda, the Kathiresan Kovil at Bambalapitiya, and other places of interest.
DAY 3 - Mount Lavinia / Pinnawala / Kandy
Breakfast and Leave for Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital and last free kingdom before it was captured by the British in 1815 AD. En route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Embekke temple famous for its intricate wood carvings and dedicated to God Skanda (14th-century AD), and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.
City tour of Kandy including the Ganapathi Temple and other places of religious interest to all faiths, which reveals the religious harmony in the country: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, St. Paul's Church and the mosque which are in close proximity to each other. In the evening watch a performance of traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming which will include devotional fire-walking. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
Breakfast and Leave for Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital and last free kingdom before it was captured by the British in 1815 AD. En route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Embekke temple famous for its intricate wood carvings and dedicated to God Skanda (14th-century AD), and the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya.
City tour of Kandy including the Ganapathi Temple and other places of religious interest to all faiths, which reveals the religious harmony in the country: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, St. Paul's Church and the mosque which are in close proximity to each other. In the evening watch a performance of traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming which will include devotional fire-walking. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 4 - Kandy / Nalanda / Polonnaruwa
Breakfast and Leave for Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's medieval capital (11th-12 century). Enroute visit the Muthu Mari Amman temple in Matale and the Nalanda Gedige, with the ancient Pallava style of architecture. In Polonnaruwa, visit 11th-12 century monuments including the two Siva Temples, and the moonstone sculptures which show the influence of Hinduism. Overnight stay at,Polonnaruwa or Giritale.
Breakfast and Leave for Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's medieval capital (11th-12 century). Enroute visit the Muthu Mari Amman temple in Matale and the Nalanda Gedige, with the ancient Pallava style of architecture. In Polonnaruwa, visit 11th-12 century monuments including the two Siva Temples, and the moonstone sculptures which show the influence of Hinduism. Overnight stay at,Polonnaruwa or Giritale.
DAY 5 - Polonnaruwa / Mahiyangana / Badulla / Ella
Breakfast and Leave for Ella via Mahiyangana and Badulla. In Badulla, visit the beautiful temple devoted to God Skanda, and the Kali Temple which houses the statue of Goddess Kali which was brought from Kerala, India during the Colonial era. Dinner and overnight stay at Ella.
Breakfast and Leave for Ella via Mahiyangana and Badulla. In Badulla, visit the beautiful temple devoted to God Skanda, and the Kali Temple which houses the statue of Goddess Kali which was brought from Kerala, India during the Colonial era. Dinner and overnight stay at Ella.
DAY 6 - Ella / Nuwara Eliya
Breakfast at the Hotel and Leave for Nuwara Eliya. Visit the Sita Amman temple, the focal point of the Rama/Sita episode in the epic Ramayana and other related places of interest. Sightseeing, including a visit to the Tea plantation and a Tea Factory, to witness the manufacturing process of world famous Ceylon Tea. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Breakfast at the Hotel and Leave for Nuwara Eliya. Visit the Sita Amman temple, the focal point of the Rama/Sita episode in the epic Ramayana and other related places of interest. Sightseeing, including a visit to the Tea plantation and a Tea Factory, to witness the manufacturing process of world famous Ceylon Tea. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 7 - Embilipitiya / Kataragama / Tissamaharama
Breakfast and Leave for Embilipitiya and embark on a jeep safari to the Udawalawe National Park to view herds of wild elephants. Leave for Tissamaharama. In the evening, visit the Kataragama shrine complex devoted to God Skanda and venerated by people of all faiths, and visit various temples in the surrounding area. Participate in the Pooja (offerings) in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Tissamaharama
Breakfast and Leave for Embilipitiya and embark on a jeep safari to the Udawalawe National Park to view herds of wild elephants. Leave for Tissamaharama. In the evening, visit the Kataragama shrine complex devoted to God Skanda and venerated by people of all faiths, and visit various temples in the surrounding area. Participate in the Pooja (offerings) in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Tissamaharama
DAY 8 - Tissamaharama / Devinuwara / Colombo
Breakfast at hotel and Leave for Colombo. Enroute, visit the Vishnu temple in Devinuwara, 17th-century Galle Dutch fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Murugan Temple dedicated to God Skanda. Dinner and overnight stay at Colombo
Breakfast at hotel and Leave for Colombo. Enroute, visit the Vishnu temple in Devinuwara, 17th-century Galle Dutch fort which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the Murugan Temple dedicated to God Skanda. Dinner and overnight stay at Colombo
DAY 9 - Colombo / Airport
Breakfast at the hotel and the city tour of Colombo . Observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also, visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Evening transfer to the Airport for departure.
Breakfast at the hotel and the city tour of Colombo . Observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also, visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique. Evening transfer to the Airport for departure.
LUXURY ISLAND TOUR ( 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS)
DAY 1 - Negombo / Anuradhapura
After you get picked up from the airport or hotel, we will proceed to the ancient city of Anuradhapura, on the way visiting coconut plantations and observing the famous toddy tappers at work. After checking into your hotel at Anuradhapura you start the city tour. Anuradhapura dates back to the 3rd century B.C to 10th century A.D. You will visit the Sri Maha Bodhi, the Brazen Palace, the Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba (biggest dagoba in Sri Lanka), the Thuparama Dagoba, the Lankarama Dagoba, the Elephant Pond, the Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex, the world famous Samadhi Buddha Statue and the Isurumuniya Temple (Stone carving of the Sri Lankan Romeo & Juliet).Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
After you get picked up from the airport or hotel, we will proceed to the ancient city of Anuradhapura, on the way visiting coconut plantations and observing the famous toddy tappers at work. After checking into your hotel at Anuradhapura you start the city tour. Anuradhapura dates back to the 3rd century B.C to 10th century A.D. You will visit the Sri Maha Bodhi, the Brazen Palace, the Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba (biggest dagoba in Sri Lanka), the Thuparama Dagoba, the Lankarama Dagoba, the Elephant Pond, the Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex, the world famous Samadhi Buddha Statue and the Isurumuniya Temple (Stone carving of the Sri Lankan Romeo & Juliet).Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
DAY 2 - Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to sightseeing of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (10th-12th century A.D). You will visit the modern Museum, the Parakrama Samudra, Statue of King Parakramabahu, the Library Shrine, Palace of King Parakramabahu, the Kumara Pokuna, the Shiva temple, the Thuparama shrine room with its glittering statues, the Alahana Monastery Complex, the Gal Vihare, the Lotus Pond and and the Thivanka Image House. Following afternoon tea you will proceed to Sigiriya.Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to sightseeing of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (10th-12th century A.D). You will visit the modern Museum, the Parakrama Samudra, Statue of King Parakramabahu, the Library Shrine, Palace of King Parakramabahu, the Kumara Pokuna, the Shiva temple, the Thuparama shrine room with its glittering statues, the Alahana Monastery Complex, the Gal Vihare, the Lotus Pond and and the Thivanka Image House. Following afternoon tea you will proceed to Sigiriya.Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
DAY 3 - Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Aluvihara / Kandy
In the early morning you will have the opportunity to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built in the 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, the Mirror Wall, the Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. Return to the hotel for a well-deserved breakfast. After this you will proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is followed by Nalande Gedige (a temple built in the geographical centre of Sri Lanka), the Aluvihare Cave Temple (where Buddhism was brought into book form in the 1st century B.C).Overnight stay in Kandy.
In the early morning you will have the opportunity to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built in the 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, the Mirror Wall, the Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. Return to the hotel for a well-deserved breakfast. After this you will proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is followed by Nalande Gedige (a temple built in the geographical centre of Sri Lanka), the Aluvihare Cave Temple (where Buddhism was brought into book form in the 1st century B.C).Overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 4 - Kandy / Elephant Orphanage / Kandy
You will visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinawela where you can see the feeding of baby elephants by milk bottle, and elephants bathing in the river. A visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya is followed by a Kandy city tour including the Market, Bazaar, the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic, and a traditional Kandyan Dance performance.Overnight stay in Kandy.
You will visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinawela where you can see the feeding of baby elephants by milk bottle, and elephants bathing in the river. A visit the Royal Botanical Garden at Peradeniya is followed by a Kandy city tour including the Market, Bazaar, the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic, and a traditional Kandyan Dance performance.Overnight stay in Kandy.
DAY 5 - Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya / Ella
After Breakfast at the hotel leave for Ella and enroute visit Tea Factory and Tea Plantation. After a picturesque drive through Sri Lanka's hill country you will reach Nuwara Eliya (often called Little England) with its colonial hotels, Race course and Golf Courses, followed by a visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and you will proceed to Ella, Sri Lanka's highest village. Overnight stay at Ella.
After Breakfast at the hotel leave for Ella and enroute visit Tea Factory and Tea Plantation. After a picturesque drive through Sri Lanka's hill country you will reach Nuwara Eliya (often called Little England) with its colonial hotels, Race course and Golf Courses, followed by a visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and you will proceed to Ella, Sri Lanka's highest village. Overnight stay at Ella.
DAY 6 - Ella / Buduruwagala / Tissamaharama
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Tissamaharama - enroute visit Buduruwagla and see the magnificent views of Ella valley and the Rawana Waterfalls. After stopping at the Buduruwagala Temple, you will continue to the hotel at Tissamaharama. Afternoon Jeep safari to the National Park where there are leopards, elephants, bears, and thousands of local and migrant birds in the wild. Overnight stay at Tissamaharama.
After breakfast at the hotel proceed to Tissamaharama - enroute visit Buduruwagla and see the magnificent views of Ella valley and the Rawana Waterfalls. After stopping at the Buduruwagala Temple, you will continue to the hotel at Tissamaharama. Afternoon Jeep safari to the National Park where there are leopards, elephants, bears, and thousands of local and migrant birds in the wild. Overnight stay at Tissamaharama.
DAY 7 -Tissamaharama - South & South-West Coast
After breakfast at the hotel we drive back to the airport or your hotel along beautiful beaches, with the opportunity to stop wherever you like to take a dip. The best known beach resorts are Tangalle, Mirissa, Kosgoda, Induruwa, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Bentota and Beruwala.
Contact for the prices for the above program
After breakfast at the hotel we drive back to the airport or your hotel along beautiful beaches, with the opportunity to stop wherever you like to take a dip. The best known beach resorts are Tangalle, Mirissa, Kosgoda, Induruwa, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Bentota and Beruwala.
Contact for the prices for the above program
RAMAYANA TOUR OF SRI LANKA ( 9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS)
Day 1 -Colombo / Chilaw / Sigiriya
Arrival, welcome and assistance at the Airport and proceed to Chilaw and visit Munneswaram Temple. It is believed that Munneswaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. A Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama visited this place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana's vimanas. He felt he was being followed by Bramhaasthi dosham (a malevolent black shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. When the Vimana was passing over Munneswaram, he felt the vimana vibrating, and realised the "Brahmaasthi Dosham" was not following him at this particular point. Proceed to Manavari. Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed the Shiva Lingam and prayed after the end of the war with King Ravana.
Day 2 -Sigiriya / Koneswaram Temple / Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Trincomalee and visit Koneshwaram temple. Myths surrounding the temple of Koneswaram associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. Koneswaram was developed in the post classical era, between 300 CE and 1600 CE by kings of the Tamil Pandyan and Chola empires. Return to Sigiriya for the night.
Day 3 -Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress built 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, the Mirror Wall, the Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. On completion leave for Kandy. visit Nalanda Gegige and the Dambulla Cave Temple, the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. On completion leave for Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 4 - Kandy / Seetha Kotuwa / Gurulupotha / Weragantota / Kandy
Leave for Mahiyangana and visit Seetha Kotuwa, Sitadevi was kept in queen Mandothari's palace until she was moved to Sita Kotua and then on to Ashoka Vatika (the remains are the remnants of later civilizations) and leave for Weragantota. It is believed to be the first place where Sitadevi was brought into Lanka in King Ravana's Vimana. On completion leave for Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 5 - Kandy/ Sita Tear Pond / Chariot Path / Ramboda
After breakfast at the hotel leave for Ramboda, enroute visiting the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. During the afternoon proceed to Pussallawa and visit Sita Tear Pond and Chariot Path, the place where Lord Hanuman first set his foot on mainland Lanka. This mountain range is believed to be the route in which King Ravana took Sitadevi from his capital city Lankapura to Ashoka Vatika, which was a paradise on earth. Overnight stay in Ramboda.
Day 6 - Ramboda / Baktha Hanuman Temple / Manikattutheru / Nuwara Eliya
Leave for Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda. Enroute visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple Ramboda. On this hill of Ramboda, Hanuman was searching for Sitadeve. On completion proceed to visit Manikattutheru. This is a rock in Labukelle estate where Lord Hanuman met Sitadevi on his way to announce this happy information to Lord Rama. In the afternoon visit the Gayathri Peetam temple, the first and the foremost temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka.
Day 7 - Nuwaraeliya / Gawagala/ Sita Amman Temple
After breakfast at the hotel leave for Walapane and visit Gawagala where King Ravana had his dairy farm. Afternoon visit Sita Amman Temple. The stream that runs from the hill catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 8 -Nuwaraeliya / Divrumpola / Isthripura / Ella
Proceed to Ella via Welimada. Enroute visit Divrumpola. Divurumpola means a 'place of oath'. This is the place where Sita underwent the "Agni" test. She came through unscathed and proved her innocence and purity. Upon completion visit Sthripura and Kanda Kattu gala. Sthripura means an area of women in Sinhalese. There are many ntruding tunnels and caves in this area. This seems to be a part of a great ingenious network of paths, which are interconnected to all the major areas of King Ravana's city. Sitadevi took baths in this very stream, dried her hair sitting on a rock, and put clips to her hair, hence this rock is known as Konda Kattu Gala.
Day 9 - Ella / Rawana Cave / Colombo
After Breakfast leave for Colombo. Enroute visit Rawana Water Fall and Rawana Cave. These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage and networked all the important cities, airports and dairy farms. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 10 -Colombo / Kelaniya Temple / Airport
Transfer to the Airport, enroute visit Colombo city and Kelaniya Temple. After King Ravana's death, Vibeeshana was crowned King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of Vibeeshana.
Contact for the prices for above program
Arrival, welcome and assistance at the Airport and proceed to Chilaw and visit Munneswaram Temple. It is believed that Munneswaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. A Shiva Lingam was already here when Lord Rama visited this place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana's vimanas. He felt he was being followed by Bramhaasthi dosham (a malevolent black shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. When the Vimana was passing over Munneswaram, he felt the vimana vibrating, and realised the "Brahmaasthi Dosham" was not following him at this particular point. Proceed to Manavari. Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed the Shiva Lingam and prayed after the end of the war with King Ravana.
Day 2 -Sigiriya / Koneswaram Temple / Sigiriya
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Trincomalee and visit Koneshwaram temple. Myths surrounding the temple of Koneswaram associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. Koneswaram was developed in the post classical era, between 300 CE and 1600 CE by kings of the Tamil Pandyan and Chola empires. Return to Sigiriya for the night.
Day 3 -Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Kandy
After breakfast at the hotel visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress built 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Boulder Garden, Mural Paintings, the Mirror Wall, the Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. On completion leave for Kandy. visit Nalanda Gegige and the Dambulla Cave Temple, the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. On completion leave for Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 4 - Kandy / Seetha Kotuwa / Gurulupotha / Weragantota / Kandy
Leave for Mahiyangana and visit Seetha Kotuwa, Sitadevi was kept in queen Mandothari's palace until she was moved to Sita Kotua and then on to Ashoka Vatika (the remains are the remnants of later civilizations) and leave for Weragantota. It is believed to be the first place where Sitadevi was brought into Lanka in King Ravana's Vimana. On completion leave for Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show. Overnight stay at Kandy.
Day 5 - Kandy/ Sita Tear Pond / Chariot Path / Ramboda
After breakfast at the hotel leave for Ramboda, enroute visiting the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. During the afternoon proceed to Pussallawa and visit Sita Tear Pond and Chariot Path, the place where Lord Hanuman first set his foot on mainland Lanka. This mountain range is believed to be the route in which King Ravana took Sitadevi from his capital city Lankapura to Ashoka Vatika, which was a paradise on earth. Overnight stay in Ramboda.
Day 6 - Ramboda / Baktha Hanuman Temple / Manikattutheru / Nuwara Eliya
Leave for Nuwara Eliya via Ramboda. Enroute visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple Ramboda. On this hill of Ramboda, Hanuman was searching for Sitadeve. On completion proceed to visit Manikattutheru. This is a rock in Labukelle estate where Lord Hanuman met Sitadevi on his way to announce this happy information to Lord Rama. In the afternoon visit the Gayathri Peetam temple, the first and the foremost temple built for Gayathri Amman in Sri Lanka.
Day 7 - Nuwaraeliya / Gawagala/ Sita Amman Temple
After breakfast at the hotel leave for Walapane and visit Gawagala where King Ravana had his dairy farm. Afternoon visit Sita Amman Temple. The stream that runs from the hill catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya
Day 8 -Nuwaraeliya / Divrumpola / Isthripura / Ella
Proceed to Ella via Welimada. Enroute visit Divrumpola. Divurumpola means a 'place of oath'. This is the place where Sita underwent the "Agni" test. She came through unscathed and proved her innocence and purity. Upon completion visit Sthripura and Kanda Kattu gala. Sthripura means an area of women in Sinhalese. There are many ntruding tunnels and caves in this area. This seems to be a part of a great ingenious network of paths, which are interconnected to all the major areas of King Ravana's city. Sitadevi took baths in this very stream, dried her hair sitting on a rock, and put clips to her hair, hence this rock is known as Konda Kattu Gala.
Day 9 - Ella / Rawana Cave / Colombo
After Breakfast leave for Colombo. Enroute visit Rawana Water Fall and Rawana Cave. These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage and networked all the important cities, airports and dairy farms. Overnight stay in Colombo.
Day 10 -Colombo / Kelaniya Temple / Airport
Transfer to the Airport, enroute visit Colombo city and Kelaniya Temple. After King Ravana's death, Vibeeshana was crowned King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of Vibeeshana.
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TOUR OF MUSLIM RELIGIOUS SITES ( 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS)
DAY 1 - Airport / Colombo / Mount Lavinia
Arrive at Bandaranaike International airport, Katunayake. You will be met and assisted on arrival. Transfer to hotel and in the Afternoon a City tour of Colombo including Davatagaha Mosque, Grand Mosque and the Borah Mosque at Pettah. Dinner and overnight stay at Mount Lavinia.
Arrive at Bandaranaike International airport, Katunayake. You will be met and assisted on arrival. Transfer to hotel and in the Afternoon a City tour of Colombo including Davatagaha Mosque, Grand Mosque and the Borah Mosque at Pettah. Dinner and overnight stay at Mount Lavinia.
DAY 2 - Mount Lavinia / Pinnawala / Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel, then leave for Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital. Enroute visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and some Mosques of special interest along the way. City tour of Kandy, including the Meena Makkam Mosque and other places of religious interest to other faiths, which reveals the religious harmony in the country. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. In the evening watch a performance of traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming which will include devotional fire-walking. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel, then leave for Kandy, Sri Lanka's hill capital. Enroute visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and some Mosques of special interest along the way. City tour of Kandy, including the Meena Makkam Mosque and other places of religious interest to other faiths, which reveals the religious harmony in the country. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. In the evening watch a performance of traditional Kandyan dancing and drumming which will include devotional fire-walking. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy
DAY 3 - Kandy / Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya, the hill country resort located 6200 ft above sea level. Enroute visit a tea plantation and a tea factory to observe the production process of world famous Ceylon tea. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast leave for Nuwara Eliya, the hill country resort located 6200 ft above sea level. Enroute visit a tea plantation and a tea factory to observe the production process of world famous Ceylon tea. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
DAY 4 - Nuwara Elaiya / Embilypitiya
Breakfast then leave for Embilipitiya. Enroute visit the Saint Jeyalani Mosque in Kuranagala, famous for its healing powers, and dedicated to the memory of Saint Qutub Muhiyadeen Adbul Cader Jailany, who visited this site more than 1000 years ago. Overnight stay at Embilipitiya.
Breakfast then leave for Embilipitiya. Enroute visit the Saint Jeyalani Mosque in Kuranagala, famous for its healing powers, and dedicated to the memory of Saint Qutub Muhiyadeen Adbul Cader Jailany, who visited this site more than 1000 years ago. Overnight stay at Embilipitiya.
DAY 5 - Embilypitiya / Kataragama / Hambantota
Breakfast followed by a jeep safari to the Udawalawe National Park famed for its herds of elephants. Leave for Hambantota which literally means -"Harbour of the Moors." In the evening visit the Kataragama Shrine, devoted to God Skanda but venerated by people of all faiths. See the Mosque within the precincts. Dinner and overnight stay at Hambantota.
Breakfast followed by a jeep safari to the Udawalawe National Park famed for its herds of elephants. Leave for Hambantota which literally means -"Harbour of the Moors." In the evening visit the Kataragama Shrine, devoted to God Skanda but venerated by people of all faiths. See the Mosque within the precincts. Dinner and overnight stay at Hambantota.
DAY 6 - Hambantota / Galle / Beruwala
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for the Dutch fort in Galle, and Beruwala, a predominantly Muslim town. En route visit the Blow Hole in Tangalle. Overnight stay at Beruwala.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for the Dutch fort in Galle, and Beruwala, a predominantly Muslim town. En route visit the Blow Hole in Tangalle. Overnight stay at Beruwala.
DAY 7 - Transfer to airport for departure
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Sri Lanka-One in a Million!!!
Sri
Lanka is an island country in the Indian Ocean off southeast India.
Inhabited originally by the Vedda, the island was later invaded by the
Singhalese (6th century BC) and the Tamils (11th and 12th centuries
AD). The lucrative spice trade on the island was controlled
successively by Arab, Portuguese, Dutch, and British traders from the
12th century. It became a British colony in 1798 and achieved
independence in 1948. In 1972 the island was declared a republic, and
adopted the Singhalese name of Sri Lanka. Population: 20 million.
Colombo is the largest city. The national political capital, however, is
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, just east of Colombo.
Portuguese invasions in the 16th and
17th centuries were unsuccessful. The city and the region has been
known by many different names and versions of those names.
Anuradhapura
Anuradapura is the Ceylonese political and religious capital that
flourished for 1,300 years. It was abandoned after an invasion in 993.
Once again accessible, this splendid site with its palaces, monasteries
and monuments was hidden away in thick jungle for a long time.
The Buddhist principality flourished for a century until it was temporarily overthrown by an invader from the Chola Kingdom of South India. According to the Mahavansa, the Sinhala Buddhist chronicle, the city was well-constructed city and a model of planning.
The Buddhist principality flourished for a century until it was temporarily overthrown by an invader from the Chola Kingdom of South India. According to the Mahavansa, the Sinhala Buddhist chronicle, the city was well-constructed city and a model of planning.
Polonnaruwa
Like any other ancient South Asian city, the city of Polonnaruwa
consisted of the royal precinct located within a citadel. It had a
defence wall system, moats, monastic and devale complexes which were the
ritual centres, and a well laid out market complex.
On the boundaries of the city were craft production centres and beyond them the agricultural hinterland. Vijayabahu's victory and shifting of kingdoms to the more strategic Polonnaruwa is considered significant, but the real "Hero of Polonnaruwa" of the history books is actually his grandson, Parakramabah
On the boundaries of the city were craft production centres and beyond them the agricultural hinterland. Vijayabahu's victory and shifting of kingdoms to the more strategic Polonnaruwa is considered significant, but the real "Hero of Polonnaruwa" of the history books is actually his grandson, Parakramabah
Sigiriya
Sigiriya has it all. Nothing in Sri Lanka better
captures the imagination. This 200 metre lump of granite rises
majestically out of the flat central plains. Its blood-stained history
is full of intrigue, with astonishing frescos of bare-breasted maidens
painted 15 centuries ago, and a wall covered in graffiti that is more
than 1,000 years old. To top it all it has Asia's oldest surviving
landscape garden.
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress of Sri Lanka is situated in the Matale district near Dambulla. It can be reached along the Colombo-Habarana highway.
The Sigiriya Rock Fortress of Sri Lanka is situated in the Matale district near Dambulla. It can be reached along the Colombo-Habarana highway.
Dambulla
Dambulla is about 12 miles south west of Sigiriya, on the Matale-Anuradhapura Road. The largest cave carries 48 statues of Lord Buddha, with statues of some Hindu gods (Vishnu and Saman). The statues of the Hindu gods date back to the 12th century when Hinduism took root in Sri Lanka and started influencing the arts.
The history of these caves dates back to the 1st or 2nd century B.C. when King Valagam Bahu took refuge in the caves while escaping from the invading army that drove him out of Anuradhapura.
Dambulla is about 12 miles south west of Sigiriya, on the Matale-Anuradhapura Road. The largest cave carries 48 statues of Lord Buddha, with statues of some Hindu gods (Vishnu and Saman). The statues of the Hindu gods date back to the 12th century when Hinduism took root in Sri Lanka and started influencing the arts.
The history of these caves dates back to the 1st or 2nd century B.C. when King Valagam Bahu took refuge in the caves while escaping from the invading army that drove him out of Anuradhapura.
Kandy
Kandy became the capital city of the last remaining
independent kingdom in the island after the coastal regions were
conquered by the Portuguese in 1592. Several invasions by the
Portuguese and Dutch (16th, 17th and 18th centuries) and later by the
British (most notably in 1803) were repelled.
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Katugastota, Kandy,
Sri Lanka.
sinelilankatours@gmail.com
Whats app / Viber
Mobile:-0094 77 362 5050
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