05
NIGHTS/06 DAYS
DAY
01Arrival
and transfer to Colombo. Afternoon city tour of Colombo
a drive through the
city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined
residential, Cinnamon Gardens. Visit Fort, the former British administrative
center and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmith’s quarters in
the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with
elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back
to 1749. The historic Dawatagaha Mosque and the former Eye Hospital are
two buildings in Cinnamon Gardens worth looking at. Also visit the BMICH,
see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square.Overnight
stay at
GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL.
DAY
02 After
breakfast proceed to Kandy.
En route visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage Started in 1975 to house
the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has grown to be a big family
today. A unique experience never to be missed. Afternoon city tour of Kandy,
including visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Kandy - the
hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the
Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example
of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries
keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.Temple of the Sacred
Tooth Relic - ever since 4 Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was
brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’
hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout
the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.
Evening view a cultural show featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay at
THE SWISS RESIDENCY ( non ac
rooms)
DAY
03 After
breakfast transfer to the airport to connect departure flight to
Male. Arrival in
Male' and transfer to Lohifushi Island Resort by Dhoni. Overnight stay
at LOHIFUSHI ISLAND RESORT.
DAY
04 Full day
at leisure by the beach. Overnight stay at
LOHIFUSHI ISLAND RESORT.
DAY
05 After breakfast
transfer to the airport to connect departure flight to Sri Lanka. Arrive
in Sri Lanka and transfer to Negombo.
Afternoon sightseeing of Negombo. Negombo - a famous fishing village
North of Colombo, with a Dutch built Canal. The canal itself is a hive
of activity with all the fishermen traveling up and down in their gaily
painted boats. On the shores of the canal you will find many homes and
churches and many species of birds including spectacular Kingfishers and
also Parrots. Catamaran trips in the sea and boat trips in canal can be
organized. From November to April, diving facilities are available in this
quaint village. The streets on either side of the Hotels are dotted with
Souvenir Shops, Restaurants etc. Overnight
stay at BLUE OCEANIC BEACH HOTEL.
DAY
06 After breakfast transfer to the airport
to connect departure flight to India. |