Arrive Colombo
Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Check-in time is 12 noon
Colombo-the capital of Sri Lanka-is the largest city and main port of Sri Lanka. It is also the commercial and financial center of Sri Lanka. A bustling metropolis, the city is an attractive blend of old and new. It has the lazy charm of the bygone era combined with the verve and vivaciousness of a modern city. Colombo is an ideal location to start the Sri Lanka sojourn.

Afternoon half day guided city sightseeing tour visiting The Fort, National Museum and Hindu temples.
Overnight at your hotel.
 

Morning proceed to Anuradhapura enroute visiting countryside.

Anuradhapura is an ancient city, located at a distance of 206 km from Colombo. The city is in northern Sri Lanka and is the capital of North-Central province. Anuradhapura was established in 4th century BC. It was the first capital of Sri Lanka and remained so until 8th century AD. Anuradhapura is an archaeologist's delight and contains several monuments of historical importance. The city is considered very sacred by the Buddhists and is home to the largest dagobas in Sri Lanka. A dagoba is a dome enshrining sacred relics or the bodily remains of the Buddha, or articles used by Him like the alms bowl and other objects of veneration. It is built in different sizes on a pedestal with a spire on top crowned with a pinnacle. The earliest dagobas had a stone umbrella on top of the dome in place of the spire

Morning proceed to Polonnurawa enroute visiting countryside and on arrival transfer to your hotel.

Polonnurawa-located at a distance of 216 km from Colombo-was the capital of Sri Lanka in medieval times. Used by the Sri Lankan kings as a 'country residence' from the 7th century, Polonnurawa became Sri Lanka's capital in the 11th century AD.

During its time the city was fortified with three concentric walls, beautified with parks and gardens and sanctified by many a shrine and sacred place. The city and the surrounding area were watered by a unique irrigational complex known as the Sea of Parakrama (Parakrama Samudra).

Afternoon guided half day city sightseeing tour visiting Parakarma Samudra, Royal Citadel and Lotus Pond.

Lotus Pond: A stone pond built in the shape of a lotus flower in eight parallel tiers probably to provide seating to the monks while bathing.

Royal Citadel: The Citadel housed the palace and the administrative buildings of King Prakramabahu who ruled in12th century AD and is enclosed by a huge rampart more than a metre thick. It is an impressive building with fine stone carvings. The Royal Bath is outside the rampart with a flight of steps leading to it. The beautiful bath is made of stone with a small pavilion probably used as a changing room.Overnight at your hotel.

 

Morning proceed to Kandy enroute visiting Sigiriya.

Located in the north-central province of Sri Lanka, Sigriya-a city, palace and garden complex centering a 200 metre high rock-is unofficially known as the 8th wonder of the world. Literally, the word Sigriya means the Lion Rock. Sigriya is Sri Lanka's most recognizable landmark and has been declared as a World Heritage Site.

Afternoon guided half day city sightseeing tour of Kandy.

Kandy-a major tourist destination-is also known as the cultural capital of Sri  Lanka. Nestled in the hills at an altitude of 488 m, it is located at a distance of 115 km from Colombo.

Kandy has a rich history. It was originally known as Senkadagala pura after a hermit named Senkada who lived there. Many of Sinhalese people call it Mahanuwara meaning the Great City. The name Kandy was derived by the colonial rulers from the word Kanda in Sinhala, meaning a hill. Kandy was the stronghold of the Sinhalese kings, who promoted and protected the local culture until the city fell to the British in 1815.

Today a bustling commercial city, Kandy is famous for the Kandy Perahara-a huge cultural pageant that takes place in the month of July or August. It is one of the most colorful processions of the world. Thousands of drummers and dancers accompanying a parade of ornamented elephants perform in the streets of Kandy. The leading tusker carries the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, while the spectators pay homage to it. The procession moves along the streets for seven consecutive nights and concludes on the day of the August full moon.Overnight at your hotel.

 
Day at leisure for relaxation on the beach.

Overnight at your hotel.

Day 07/ KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM – MUMBAI:

Morning at leisure and afternoon proceed to Trivandrum to board flight for Mumbai.

Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel.

MUMBAI : The Gateway and chief entry port of India is a great industrial center and is reputed to be the most cosmopolitan city in the East. With its beautiful natural harbour , studded with emeralds islands and a palm-fringed shore which rises gradually to the mountain peaks. Its one of the finest waterfronts. Highlights of the city sightseeing include the Gateway of India, Hanging Gardens , Prince of Wales Museum, the bustling Crawford Market, Flora Fountain and the Dhobi Ghats – a vast outdoor laundry.Overnight at your hotel.

Day 08/MUMBAI:

Departure transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination. Check-out time is 12 noon.

(This tour can also be reversed with arriving in Mumbai and terminating in Colombo)

Monuments Fees- are subject to change    (Per Person)

National Museum Anurdhapura Site Entrance (Excluding Sri Mahabodhi & Isurumuniya) Sri Maha Bodhiya Isurumuniya Mihintale Polonnaruwa Site Entrance Sigiriya Rock Fortress Entrance Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic

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