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Srilanka Tour Package |
04 Nights / 5 Days: Sri Lanka Tour
The Island of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from the Indian Subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The country was a British crown colony for more than a century, but gained independence on February 14, 1948.
According to the legend, the history of the Sinhala people of the island begins with the arrival of an Indian prince named Vijaya and his followers. Buddhism arrived to this island from Indian Continent during 3rd century BC. In 1505 the Portuguese arrived on the island and colonial rule began, followed by Dutch and British.
Sri Lanka is historically famous for the production of cinnamon and tea (introduced by British in the 19th century). It is one of the largest producers of rubber, coconuts, and other agricultural commodities.
Sri Lanka is a mere tear-drop of the world, yet it is the pearl of Indian Ocean. It is famous for its hill stations, sandy beaches, fabulous natural resources etc makes this island an ideal place to visit. |
Fact Sheets:
Government Type: Republic.
Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura.
Commercial Capital: Colombo.
Administration: 8 Provinces.
Area: 65, 525 Sq km.
Population: 19 Million.
Religions: Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian.
Languages: Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Literacy Ratio: 91.8%
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee.
Climate: Tropical Monsoon; Northeast Monsoon (December to March); Southwest Monsoon (June to October). |
Passport / Travel Document:
Visitors to Sri Lanka must be in possession of valid passport/travel documents with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of intended stay.
Visa Requirement:
Residents of countries are issued visas on arrival. Nationals of seventy countries (including India, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Uk, US, Saudi Arabia, UAE etc) need no visa to enter Sri Lanka as bona-fide tourists. |
| Day 01 |
Airport - Colombo
Arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport. Meeting & assistance and transfer to Colombo and upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for the city tour of Colombo covering old and new Parliaments, Town Hall, Cinnamon Gardens, Fort Colombo, Buddhist and Hindu Temples. Shopping can be exciting with visits to the Majestic City, the Liberty Plaza, Crescat Boulevard, Beverly Street, The Arena, the House of Fashion and Noritake Ceramics Showroom. Overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 02 |
Colombo - Kandy
After breakfast proceed to Kandy via Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. This orphanage was opened to protect elephants of varying age and size. Later proceed to Kandy and upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Later proceed for the sight seeing of Kandy covering The Temple of the Tooth Relic, which houses the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha, rescued from the cremation flames in 543 BC and brought to Sri Lanka in the 4th century. The relic cannot be seen as it is encased within seven jeweled gold caskets. Later visit The Royal Botanical Gardens which contain rare flora. In the evening attend a Cultural Dance Show. Overnight stay at hotel.
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| Day 03 |
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya and enroute visit a Tea Factory, Hanuman Temple and tea estates. upon arrival transfer to hotel. Nuwara Eliya is also known as "Little England". In Nuwara Eliya also visit the Sita Amman Temple, the location where King Ravana was supposed to have kept Sita hidden from Rama. Overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 04 |
Nuwara Eliya - Bentota or Beruwela
After breakfast proceed to the South Coast beach resorts of Bentota/Beruwela. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and day free for own activities. If you wish you can involve in water sport activities. Overnight stay at hotel. |
| Day 05 |
Bentota/Beruwela - Airport
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to connect flight to your next destination. |
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Customized packages are available on request based on individual need, budget, duration etc.
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