Tour of Sri Lanka History

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Witness the proud history of Sri Lanka during the ultimate 6 days tour package which is inclusive of the main historical sites of the country. Observe the remains reflecting the ancient royal majesty of the ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka, be inspired by the sacred temples and shrines with immense historical value and enjoy the natural beauty of the prehistoric cities and sites of Sri Lanka. The ruins if the ancient buildings reveal the incredible architectural techniques of the golden eras in Sri Lankan history.Day 1: Airport – ColomboYou will be welcomed by Sanki Leisure representative at the airport before you are transferred to Colombo hotel. Afternoon commence a sightseeing tour of Colombo. Visit the fort and pettah the hub of commercial activities, town hall, independence square, BICH (Bandaranaike International Convention Hall), National Museum, drive through Cinnamon Gardens residential area. En route to your hotel visit a Buddhist temple and a Hindu temple. Overnight Stay at a Hotel in Colombo.Day 2: Colombo – Anuradapura – GiritaleAfter breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura. Arrive at Anuradapura at around 13:00 hrs and commence a sightseeing tour of Anuradapura.  founded in the 05th century B.C. has the largest number of ancient monuments of the Great Sinhala civilization which flourished in the region. Taking pride of this place is the “Bo Tree” which is over 2,200 years old grown from a branch of the very tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment – The oldest historically documented tree in the world. Thereafter proceed to Giritale. Overnight stay at a hotel in Giritale.Day 3: Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – GiritaleAfter breakfast proceed to Sigiriya. Climb the Sigiriya rock fortress and view the famous frescoes painted in a rock pocket and also see the mirror wall and proceed to Polonnaruwa at 1500 hrs. Commence a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa visit the ruins of the audience hall, council chamber, the royal citadel, the Kumara Pokuna (pond) Royal Pavilion, Siva Dewale, the Vatadage relic house, Kiriwehera, Gal Vihare with some of the most impressive sculptures, the reservoirs etc., and return to Giritale. Overnight stay at a hotel in GiritaleDay 4: Giritale – KandyAfter breakfast proceed to Kandy, Sri Lanka’s hill capital. En route visit Dambulla rock cave temple like Sigiriya ,Dambulla rock temple is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that King Valagambahu took refuge in the 01st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Some of the frescoes found here are over 2,000 years old and there is a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the living rock some 14 meters long. Visit a spice garden at Matale and a wood carving factory and also visit a batik factory. Continue to Kandy at around 1430 hrs check in at your hotel in Kandy. Late evening visit tooth temple where the temple of the sacred tooth relic of “The Buddha” is enshrined and thereafter view a cultural performance depicting the low and country dancers and return to hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kandy.Day 5: Kandy – Pinnawala – ColomboMorning at commence a sightseeing tour of Kandy. Visit the Peradeniya Botanical gardens, where you can view a rare collection of tropical, exotic and indigenous flora, and the famous orchid house. Drive around the upper lake drive and the picturesque university campus buildings of traditional Sinhalese architecture, visit the market place and the arts & crafts center and return to hotel. Check out from hotel at 1300 hrs. leave for Colombo. En route visit Pinnawala elephant orphanage. witness feeding of elephants including baby elephants who are being fed with milk bottles and thereafter view bathing of elephants. Continue to Colombo. Overnight stay at a hotel in Colombo.Day 6: Colombo – DepartureAccording to the flight schedule transfer to the airport for the departure.

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