Splendors Of Sri Lanka - 11 Days Tour

After arrival you will be welcomed by our English-speaking driver and proceed to Sigiriya. On the way visit Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage and Dambulla Golden Cave Temple.  Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. Highlights of the Day  •  Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage  • Spices and Herbal Garden  •  Dambulla Golden Cave Temple • Pidurangala Buddhist Temple Relax the evening at the poolside Overnight stay in Sigiriya.

After the breakfast take the climb to the Sigiriya lion Rock and then take a village tour on a bull cart around a village in Sigiriya. Thereafter proceed to Kandy. Sigiriya lion Rock. Sigiriya Rock Fortress, considered one of the amazing wonders of the Ancient World that truly needs to be witnessed to be believed. Located in the interior of Sri Lanka and The magnificent rock fortress of Sigiriya is visible for miles from all directions and dominates the surrounding plain. Sigiriya which was an ancient castle built by King Kasyapa during the 5th century AD is both a palace and fortress. The climb up Sigiriya is a challenge and takes about 90 minutes. You will pass by many peculiar parts of the fortress like The Mirror Wall, world famous Sigiriya Frescoes and the entrance to the Lion Gate. . Sufficient ruins remains to provide the visitor with a stunning perceptivity into the genuineness and creativeness of its builders. Kandy. Historical records suggest that Kandy was first established by the King Wickramabahu (1357-1374 CE) near the Watapuluwa area, north of the present city, and it was named Senkadagalapura at the time, although some scholars suggest the name ‘Katubulu Nuwara’ may also have been used. The origin of the more popular name for the city, Senkadagala, could have been from a number of sources. These include naming it after a brahmin named Senkanda who lived in a cave near the city, after a queen of King Wickramabahu named Senkanda or after a coloured stone named Senkadagala. Highlights of the Day • Visit most famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress - 1200 steps • Village Tour on a bull cart •  Gem Museum  •  Wood Carving place  •  Batik Factory visit • Cultural Dance Show in Kandy Evening leisure at the hotel Overnight stay in Kandy

After breakfast take the kandy city tour and sightseeings. Thereafter proceed to Nuwara Eliya. Ramboda Falls. Is 109 m (358 ft) high and 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. It formed by Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Altitude of the falls is 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea level. Nuwara Eliya. You will be taken to visit a tea factory in Nuwara Eliya. Observe the beautiful green hills and lush valleys of this enchanting city. In the tea factory, you will be able to observe how tea is processed and graded for both local and foreign markets. Take in the wonderful aromas of fresh tea being prepared while you indulge in a hot cup of pure Ceylon tea while you are here. After that you will go on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is known for its cool climate and amazing scenery by both locals and tourists as well. It is also home to one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia. This town plays a major role in the country’s tea industry at this is the main place where tea is produced. Sri Lanka’s tallest mountain the ‘Piduruthalagala’ (8282 feet) is also here. Highlights of the Day  •  Royal Botanical Garden  •  Sacred Tooth Relic Buddhist Temple  • Visit Tea Factory & Tea Plantation •  Ramboda Watefall  • Hanuman Temple  • Gregory Lake and Park Relax the evening at Gregory lake and Park. Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya