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Kandy Attractions

Elephant riding

You can ride an Elephants and feed them here.also can touch and play with them.these elephants are friendly.on this ride they will take you through jungle,lake or streems.you will really enjoy this.

Thilanka Hotel

Hotel Thilanka is perfectly situated for adventures and excursions. The Udewattakela is right next door and will keep the birdwatcher or trekker in you well satisfied. Take a bike ride around the Kandy lake, go fishing, try mountain - climbing, take a hike... it's every adventurers dream come...

Hotel Thilanka is perfectly situated for adventures and excursions. The Udewattakela is right next door and will keep the birdwatcher or trekker in you well satisfied. Take a bike ride around the Kandy lake, go fishing, try mountain - climbing, take a hike... it's every adventurers dream come true!
PLACES OF INTEREST

  • Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple Of Tooth)
  • The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
  • Dambulla Cave Temple  Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Lankatileka Temple 
  • Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
  • Victoria Golf Course
  • Embekke Temple

ADVENTURES & AMUSEMENTS

  • Wildlife  
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Trails
  • Cycling  
  • Fishing 
  • Trekking

DALADA MALIGAWA

DALADA MALIGAWA

The Temple of Tooth at kandy is the final location of the sacred tooth of the lord Buddha which was brought to srilanka during the reign of king “keerthi sri Megawarna” by prince “Dantha” and Princess “Hemamala” from the kindom of kalingu India. It became the palladium of sr...

DALADA MALIGAWA

The Temple of Tooth at kandy is the final location of the sacred tooth of the lord Buddha which was brought to srilanka during the reign of king “keerthi sri Megawarna” by prince “Dantha” and Princess “Hemamala” from the kindom of kalingu India. It became the palladium of srilankan kings and was preciously guarded in a special shrine built within precincts of royal palace where the capital was located. The Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, sri dalada Maligawa is in the centre of the city, the highest venerated religious place with steeped in cultural heritage attracting the highest respect of the Buddhists as well as the other religions all over the world. The beautiful magnificent temple was built by late king Vimaladharmasooriya 1st in 1592 AD. The Relic Shrine is approached by a large draw-bridge over the moat and through a beautifully decorated frontispiece. A tunnel” ambarawa”, leads to the main shrine complex, having a central courtyard surrounded by storied structures.

The two-storied open pillared hall in front constitutes the area where visitors and devotees gather. The lower hall has its central part set apart for the beating of drums and other forms of traditional music performed during ritual service hours. On either side are the Pallemale Vihara constructed by king Kirti Sri Rajasimha and the Octagon (Pattirippuva) built by the last king, Sri Vikrama Rajasimha on one side and the small “stupa” supposed to contain the Bowl Relic of the Buddha on the other. The storied structures to the right and left of the shrine, constitute the residence quarters of the monks engaged during daily service (Tevava), the conference hall, the Library and the Office of the Diyawadana Nilame.The recognition of the sacred temple it has been declared kandy as a world heritage city by UNESCO. Ven.Monks of the two chapters of Malwattu and Asgiriya conduct daily worships in the inner chamber of the temple. Rituals are performing 3 times daily at dawn, at noon and in the evening. On Wednesdays, there is a symbolic bathing of the sacred relic with an herbal preparation from scented water and fragrant flowers called “Nanumura Mangalya”.

This holy water is believed to contain healing powers and it is distributed among those present.

 

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden

Peradeniya is famous for the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. It is situated in a slope of the Mahaweli river and attracts many visitors from Sri Lanka as well as from abro...

Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden

Peradeniya is famous for the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. It is situated in a slope of the Mahaweli river and attracts many visitors from Sri Lanka as well as from abroad.

Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

Ranawana Temple Kandy SRI LANKA

About Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
Ranawana Rajamaha Viharaya is built with maximum use of natural resources and It's a very beautiful place to see the whole theme of the temple is tightly bound with nature. Ranawana purana rajamaha viharaya is most probably one of the most beautiful t...

About Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
Ranawana Rajamaha Viharaya is built with maximum use of natural resources and It's a very beautiful place to see the whole theme of the temple is tightly bound with nature. Ranawana purana rajamaha viharaya is most probably one of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka. Except ordinary characteristics of a temple, Ranawana Viharaya has a amazing trail in to the forest through rocks and trees. Many  of important incidents Lord Buddha's life has made in forest attractively. It will be an unforgettable  journey for school children who learn Buddhism. Another important thing is the one and only similar model of the north entrance of Saanchi sthupa  in India is at Ranawana Rajamaha wiharaya.

KANDY 114 KM (71 Miles) From Colombo

Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka and lies in the midst of hills. It is the Capital of the Central Province. It is both an administrative ad religious city. Kandy is the second largest city in the country and is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School....

Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka and lies in the midst of hills. It is the Capital of the Central Province. It is both an administrative ad religious city. Kandy is the second largest city in the country and is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School.

Kandy is very famous among tourist for three main reasons: It is home to the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic ; Dalada Maligawa ), The Botanical Gardens ( Located in Peradeniya) and it always has a special place when it comes to festivities such as the Esala Perahara.

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$450 Per Day

Miracle Sri Lanka (6 Nights & 7 Days)

Day 01: Airport - Pinnawala - Kandy (112 Kms/3 Hrs)


Welcome to Sri Lanka. On arrival at the airport our representative heartily greets you and transfers you from airport to Kandy via Pinnawala. Pinnawela is an important tourist attraction in Sri Lanka where abandoned, injured and abused elephants are taken care of with dedication and love. Today here you can see the jumbos moving in the spacious elephant orphanage. Today it is an important tourism attraction in Sri Lanka with a foot fall of not just tourists, but researchers and scientists from across the globe are seen here. After a wonderful time with the elephants we move to Kandy the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kandy.

Day 02: Kandy - Peradeniya - Kandy

Enjoy the morning breakfast at leisure. Later we drive on wheel to Peradeniya from Kandy. Peradeniya is an exotic garden built by the Sinhala King. Today it is the national wealth and the garden has great collection of exotic plants, blossoming flowers and herbarium are grown. Later drive to Kandy the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings and today it is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kandy holds the cultural beauty and the traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Visit to the picturesque Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala King, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Also visit to Kandy Town and bazaar and enjoy shopping, a gem museum and the art and crafts centre.

Day 03: Kandy - Plantation - Nuwara Eliya (77kms/3 Hrs)

Enjoy heartfelt breakfast at the hotel in Kandy and later visit to the tea plantation and the tea factory to see the processes of manufacturing tea and how the best tea leaves are produced. See all the process how tea is graded, produced and packed. Also enjoy stimulating hot tea made from the world best Ceylon tea in the factory. Later we transfer to Nuwara Eliya the picturesque hill resort in Sri Lanka. Located at an altitude of 1980 metres, Nuwara Eliya is the heart of tea country and produces the best tea leaves in the world. Pidurtalagala the highest?s mountain and the 18 holes golf course in Asia are also located here in Kandy. After a memorable day tour enjoy a cozy overnight stat at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04: Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama - Yala - Kataragama (120 Kms/3 Hrs)

Have a heartfelt breakfast at the hotel and later we drive you from Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Tissamaharama. Yala is one of the finest national park in Sri Lanka and a premier eco-tourism destination. Make a safari in this largest national park of Sri Lanka and see the wild beast in their natural home. Yala is home to varied species of wild animals like leopard, deers, crocodiles, bears, wild buffaloes, wild boars, wild elephants, porcupines and spotted deers. Also see varied species of birds that include migratory and indigenous birds and commonly found birds in this national park. Later we transfer from Yala to Katatra Gama and later enjoy overnight stay at the Katatra Gama.
Day 05: Kataragama - Galle - Kalutara (125 Kms/3 Hrs)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Katara Gama and later from there we drive you on wheel to Galle. Galle showcases the best example of European architectural styles and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here stroll around the Galle Fort spreaded on an area of 90 acres which still preserves the essence of the Dutch charm. Later transfer from Galle to Bentota/Ahungalla. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bentota / Ahungalla.

Day 06: Bentota - Colombo (64 Kms/2 Hrs)

After a heartfelt breakfast the hotel in Bentota/Ahungalla, we transfer you to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Enjoy the city tour of Colombo and visit to some of the oldest building in the city and the modern skyscrapers changing the look of Colombo. Also visit to the 100 years old clock tower, colonial building, Hindu and Buddhist temple and Bandaranakike Memorial International Conference Hall. Later enjoy shopping in the Pettah Bazaar and take home some specialties of Sri Lanka and Colombo. After a glorious day tour, enjoy cozy overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo.

Day 07: Colombo - Airport (40 Kms/1hr)

Enjoy the morning breakfast at leisure. Relax for some time and later we transfer your from Colombo to Airport to board flight for way back home or onwards journey. In this way your memorable tour to Sri Lanka comes to an end.

$50 Per Day

ONE DAY TREKKING TOURS

Option - 1 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls

After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to knuckles mountain range, It is informed that while going to knuckles range. we have to pass through remote village. and it around 1800 m from the mean sea level. which is a amazing area comprise with pigmy forest fauna and flora. the science of several kinds endemic birds. monkey, porcupine, wild pole and civet cats etc. and also able to have glimpse of sambur deer, barking deer, and leopard. once in a blue moon and this will be a tour that will never forget one who attend same.
After visit returning to kandy

Total working around 14 km
morning leave about at 7.30 am.

 

 

Option - 2 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls

After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to knuckles mountain range, Through the amazing tea plantations and pigmy forest it is possible to witness the science of sceneries over the forest area together with waterfalls and those working under forest canopy, with a panoramic view. several kind of endemic birds, beard monkey, porcupine, wild pole and civet cats etc.
After visit returning to kandy,

Total working around 08 km
morning leave about at 7.30 am.

 

 

Option - 3 :
Bible rock
Rice land / beautiful sceneries / Remote village

A popular destinations for the adventure-seeking traveler is the bible rock. also known as the batalegala mountain. in the midst of marvelous views of craggy, densely wooded hills. it is the prominent flat topped bible rock which acquired it's pious name thanks to dutiful local victorians on account of it's resemblance to a lectern. A 798 meters high rock offer a sheer face for those who seek to scale challenging surfaces. moreover, is an ecologically important area in the central hills.
After visit returning to kandy

Total working around 8 km
morning leave about at 8.30 am.

 

 

Option - 4 :
Alagalla rock
Vegetable cultivation / Beautiful sceneries

After breakfast ( 8.30 am ) proceed to alagalla rock, The alagalla rock is a steep mountain located near the ihala kotte railway stations, it makes the entrance of the rail way to be up country. a train tunnel has been bored 300 feet, through the solid rock of the alagalla the mountain offers a variety of summit. which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
After visit returning to kandy

Total working around 8 km.
morning leave about at 8.30 am.

 

 

Option - 5:
Ritigala
Architecture / Monastic ruins / CAVE'S

After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to ritigala, This has been called as arittha pabbatha (the mountain of aritta) which can be translate as "dreadful rock" or "safty rock" or even riti trees growing upon it around 3 rd century B.C. aritta, who was the chef minister of king dewanampiyatissa who later was ordained as the fist sri lankan monk and become an arahath spend his monastic life at ritigala there are many monastic ruins of stones, terrace way a stone brige and remain of a giant stone banked pond build across a water strem.

Returning from ritigala to kandy visiting to see the dambulla cave's temple,Dambulla Cave's Temple

Dambulla cave temple also know as the golden temple of dambulla is a world heritage site declared by since 1991. King walagamba return to the throne at Anuradahapura kingdom in the 1 st centure B.C. he had a magnificent rock temple built at dambulla, in gratitude to the monk in dambulla , it is the largest and best preserved temple a most impressive place of sri lanka, the rock 160 m over the surrounding plains , more than 85 caves in the surrounding area. major attractions are spread over 5 cave's.
After visit returning to kandy,

Total working around 15 km.
morning leave about at 7.30 am.

 

 

 

Option - 6:
Pidurangala Rock
Ancient forest monastery / Beautiful scenerice / Opposite sigiriya

After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to pidurangala rock, History of pidurangala flows beyond the 1 & 2 century from those days. but this place becomes a prominent buddhist monastery during the king kashyapa time ( 477 - 495 AD )

some believe that sigiriya also a buddhist monastery before the king kashyapa time once he decided to build his fortress in sigiriya. he requested the monk to move to pidurangala. and had contributed lot of the development of it. it is believed that the ' uppalawanna kashyapa giri viharaya ' which was constructed by king kashyapa was located in the pidurangala.

Returning from pidurandala to kandy visiting to see the dambulla cave'temple, Dambulla cave's Temple

Dambulla cave temple also know as the golden temple of dambulla is a world heritage site declared by since 1991. King walagamba return to the throne at Anuradahapura kingdom in the 1 st centure B.C. he had a magnificent rock temple built at dambulla, in gratitude to the monk in dambulla , it is the largest and best preserved temple a most impressive place of sri lanka, the rock 160 m over the surrounding plains , more than 85 caves in the surrounding area. major attractions are spread over 5 cave's.
After visit returning to kandy,

Total working around 10 km.
morning leave about at 7.30 am.

$300 Per Day

2 night 3days tour in Sri Lanka

Option 1

Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Drive to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to witness a great number of Elephants over 100. Proceed to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth, Gem Museum & Lapidary and also the Royal Botanical Garden. Then an evening Cultural show featuring Sri Lankan dancers.
Night in Kandy
Day 2
Early Drive to Nuwara Eliya and visit Horton Plain. Walk up to the World’s End. Optional visit to Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Evening city tour.
Night in Nuwara Eliya
Day 3
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Airport.

 

Option 2


Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and proceed Nuwara Eliya. En-route visits a Tea Factory.
Night in Nuwara Eliya
Day 2
Visit the Horton Plain and walk up to the World’s End. Drive via St. Clair water falls to Kithulgala and experience a level of 4 white water rafting at the Kelani River where the Oscar award winning movie "Bridge on the River Kwai " was filmed. Proceed to Mount Lavinia.
Night in Bentota
Day 3
Colombo City tour. Depending on your flight schedule transfer to Airport.

Option 3
Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Drive to Bentota and then a river cruise along the Bentota River where you will have the opportunity to see birds, Crocodiles and also mangroves
Night in Bentota
Day 2
Early breakfast and proceed to Kithulgala and experience a level of 4 white water rafting at the Kelani River where the Oscar award winning movie "Bridge on the River Kwai " was filmed. Evening at Castlereigh,
Night in Dick-Oya
Day 3
Transfer to Airport.Option 3
Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Drive to Bentota and then a river cruise along the Bentota River where you will have the opportunity to see birds, Crocodiles and also mangroves
Night in Bentota
Day 2
Early breakfast and proceed to Kithulgala and experience a level of 4 white water rafting at the Kelani River where the Oscar award winning movie "Bridge on the River Kwai " was filmed. Evening at Castlereigh,
Night in Dick-Oya
Day 3
Transfer to Airport.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Star level hotels for  accommodation with breakfast.
• Transportation is by an air-condition vehicle with an English Speaking driver
• Tour as per the itinerary