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Sri Lanka - The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

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Sri Lanka - attractions of Sri Lanka's ancient cities, cultural sites, scenic routes and wildlife.


Sri Lanka is also known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean and there is a good reason for that. Sri Lanka is full of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage from the ancient times. This country is loaded with the tropical beaches, rich cultural sites, wildlife, and unique culinary inheritance from their skilled ancestors.
The country is also a home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress, which attracts visitors from around the world.
Live the fort-night of the magnificence of Sri Lanka in with the Himalayan Experiences.


Itinerary

DayItinerary
Day 1Arrive Colombo. City tour in the afternoon and stay overnight.
Day 2At leisure in Colombo. Stay overnight.
Day 3Drive to Dambulla visiting The Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela enroute. Continue to Habarana for overnight stay.
Day 4Visitthe rock fortress at Sigiriya. Excursion to Polonnaruwa. Overnight in Habarana.
Day 5Drive to Kandy visiting Dambulla Rock Cave Temple and spice garden in Matale en route. Overnight in Kandy
Day 6Visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. Overnight in Kandy.
Day 7Drive to Nuwara Eliya for overnight stay visiting a tea garden and factory on theway.
Day 8Drive to Yala village and go on a safari at Yala National Park. Overnight in Yala.
Day 9Morning Jeep safari to Yala National Park. Overnight in Yala.
Day 10Drive to Bentota and stay overnight
Day 11Day at leisure in Bentota.
Day 12Day at leisure in Bentota.
Day 13Drive back to Colombo for overnight stay.
Day 14Fly out from Colombo.

What, When, Where

Best Time to Travel -

West coast, the south coast and the Hill Country: December to March.
Ancient cities region and the east coast: April to September

RouteDistance
Colombo - Dambulla150 km/93 miles
Dambulla - Habarana25 km/16 miles
Habarana - Kandy95 km/59 miles
Kandy - Nuwara Eliya72 km/45 miles
Nuwara Eliya - Yala187 km/116 miles
Yala - Bentota233 km/145 miles
Bentota - Colombo67 km/42 miles

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