Scintillating Tropical Sri Lanka Holiday for Himanshu

Day 1: Arrival in Colombo - Pinnwala Elephant Orphanage - Kandy

• As you arrive at the airport, you will be picked by our local representative upon your arrival and transferred to Kandy.
• Enjoy the scenic 4 hours drive from Colombo to Kandy. 
• En route Kandy visit the Pinnwala Elephant Orphanage which is approx. 55 miles away from Colombo on the Colombo-Kandy Road.
• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is not a zoo, but something bigger and more interesting. It is a breeding ground for Asian elephants who are left abandoned due to unforeseeable circumstances.
• Reconnect with nature and wildlife as you witness the way elephants are treated and cared for, the elephants being fed milk, their bathing routine, and interaction with each other.
• Upon reaching your hotel in Kandy, relish the hospitable treatment you receive and complete your check-in formalities before proceeding to your room.
• In the evening, catch a panoramic view of the picturesque town from upper lake drive.
• Visit a Kandyan Dance performance and be treated to a spectacular fire walking finale.
• Return back to your hotel,  and overnight stay in Kandy

Stay: Earl's Regent Kandy or Similar
 

Day 2: Excursion to Sigiriya

• Wake up in the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and get ready for an adventurous day ahead.
• Head out towards the Sigiriya Rock Fortress to admire the captivating beauty and magnificence of this ancient site.
• Upon arrival at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, climb those rocky steps and narrow metal staircases in the blazing sun.
• Once you reach the top, witness the breathtaking 360 degree views of the surrounding hills, forests, pastures, lakes, monuments of Sigiriya from a birds-eye angle and realize that your efforts of climbing were totally worth it.
• Spend some time at this massive Sigiriya Rock deep in the middle of Sri Lanka that juts out from the green tropical forest.
• Climb downwards and head back to your hotel in Kandy collecting beautiful memories from the top of Sigiriya.
• Overnight stay in Kandy

Stay: Earl's Regent Kandy or Similar

 Meals: Breakfast

Day 3:  Kandy - Nuwara Eliya 

• Wake up in the morning, have your healthy breakfast and check out from hotel and proceed for Nuwara Eliya.
• Before proceeding to Nuwara Eliya enoute to the Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue is the biggest Buddha statue in Sri Lanka nestled within the hilltops above Kandy and offers the panoramic view of city.
• Further proceed to beautiful golden-roofed Buddhist Temple in the heart of Kandy, where you can see the legendary tooth relic of Buddha which is enclosed inside several golden boxes, covered in jewels.
• Later you can stroll around the Kandy Lake which is also known as the "Sea of Milk" and relaxed in the midst of the nature.
• Head to The Royal Botanical Gardens, where you can witness more than 5,000 species of trees, plants, and creepers, the Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists.
• After exploring Kandy you can proceed to Nuwara Eliya and enjoy the scenic landscapes on the way.
• As you reach your hotel in Nuwara Eliya, complete the formalities and relax for a while.
• In the evening, you can visit the Gregory Lake and enjoy the happy vibe.
• Explore the Bale Bazaar, popularly known as the winter market you can buy winter products as a souvenir.
• Return to your hotel and Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.

 Stay: Araliya Green Hills Hotel or Similar

 Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Nuwara Eliya - Bentota 

• Wake up in the hills covered with the green carpet and enjoy your after enjoying a lavish breakfast and check out from your hotel and proceed to Bentota.
• En route, to Royal Botanical Garden renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.
• Visit the Hanuman Temple, it is believed that this was the first place in Sri Lanka where Hanuman landed before starting the quest to look for Goddess Sita.
• Later proceed to Ramboda Falls it is known for scenic landscapes comprising of highlands, ridges, plains, streams and hilly mountains.
• Stopover at Seetha Amman Kovil, a temple dedicated to Goddess Sita and is believed that place that Goddess Sita was kept during after she had been captured by the demon king Ravana of Lanka.
• Proceed towards to Hakgala Botanical Gardens which is the home to a variety of wild life, including bears, monkeys and birds.
• Once done exploring Nuwara Eliya you can proceed your journey to Bentota.
• Get a warm hospitality as you arrive at your hotel in Bentota complete your check in formalities and rest for sometime.
• You can spend leisure time by the beach at bentota and enjoy a good time by snapping memories by the beach.
• After spending a leisure time come back to hotel and Overnight stay at Bentota.

 Stay: EKHO Surf Bentota or Similar

 Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Excursion to Mirissa

• Wake up in the morning the sound of the waves of sea and breathe in the fresh air.
• After enjoying a lavish breakfast at your hotel in Bentota, proceed to Mirissa.
• En route, visit the Galle fort which consist of National Maritime Museum, Dutch Reformed Church, The Galle Lighthouse and Meera Mosque.
• Once you are done exploring the Galle Fort you can proceed to Mirissa.
• As you reach the Mirissa beach you can spot the Parrot rock a huge red-colored mound that towers over the water.
• You can also visit Coconut Tree Hill which is one of the most Instagrammable spots.
• You can also join the whale watching tour at an additional cost available at the beach itself.
• Go through the day enjoy in the precious stone blue water, swimming among mind blowing marine life, and enjoy in each snapshot of this window into paradise.
• After having a day filled with sandy toes and salty hair return back to Bentota in the evening for an overnight stay.

 Stay: EKHO Surf Bentota or Similar

 Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Bentota - Colombo

• Wake up in the morning and get ready to explore the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
• After taking a piping hot breakfast at your hotel in Bentota, check-out and head to Colombo.
• Once you reach Colombo, check-in to your hotel and complete the formalities and freshen up.
• Get ready to explore the Colombo City at first wander through the Colombo Fort, you can take a walk from Colombo Fort to Beira Lake and visit the popular Lovers Island and the beautiful suspension bridge
• Get mesmerized by the architectural wonder that will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns. 
• While on your way to World Trade Building and Parliament building you can spot the floating market Pettah.
• Wander around the tallest tower in South Asia "The Lotus Tower" you can stroll around explore the restaurants and can enjoy the shopping spree.
• Seek blessings at gangaramaya buddhist temple colombo it is mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.
• Later you can visit the Colombo National Museum which consists of collection related to Sri Lanka and also visit the Independence Square where you can witness the history of the Sri Lanka.
• After explore the Colombo city, return back to your hotel and call it a day.

 Stay: Galadari Hotel or Simar

 Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 7: Departure from Colombo

• Wake up in the morning and enjoy your sumptuous breakfast at your hotel and check out.
• Head towards the Colombo International Airport, where you will board your flight and fly back to your home country with happy memories of your fun-filled island holiday.

 Meals: Breakfast