Sri Lankan Highlights - 06 Days Tour

Ayuboowan !  (Welcome) You will be welcomed by the Serendib Roots Representative in the Airport and then transfer to Sigiriya. En-route visit Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage. Sigiriya 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. Highlights of the Day • Pinnawala Elephants Orphanage • Take an ancient city tour in Sigiriya • Elephant back ride Safaris • Visit most famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress - 1200 steps Check in to the hotel and relax Overnight stay in Sigiriya

After  having breakfast at the hotel in Sigiriya, you will then be transferred to Kandy. En route visit Dambulla Golden Temple.  Dambulla. 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. 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 Dambulla Golden Cave Temple •  Spices and Herbal Garden  •  Gem Museum  •  Wood Carving place  •  Batik Factory visit  •  Royal Botanical Garden (optional) •  Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic • Evening Traditional Dance Show  Check in to the hotel Overnight stay in Kandy

While enjoying the breeze proceed to Nuwara Eliya sightseeings tour. Nuwara Eliya. Once called, Little England, nestling at the foot of Sri Lankas tallest mountain Pidurutalagala, is Nuwara Eliya, the islands most elevated town and home to some of the best tea plantations in the world. Surrounded by wooded mountains and its picturesque lake, its cold temperatures call for sweaters, log fires and blankets, a pleasant contrast to the islands otherwise hot and steamy tropical weather. In terms of entertainment it is home to the famed Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Race Course. During the season in April it attracts visitors from within the country and overseas and the town turns in to a hub of activity with its local Derby and motor races. It is the perfect base for hikes, picnics and trout fishing in the surrounding lakes and rivers. Highlights of the Day •  Visit Tea Factory & Tea Plantation • Visit Ramboda waterfall •  Visit Hanuman Temple •  Visit Old Post Office premises (You can send post cards to your country ) •  Hakgala Botanical Garden •  Gregory Lake and Park •  Seetha Amman Temple Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya