6 Day High altitude Tour
Sri Lanka Most Exciting Trip
Situated in the Indian Ocean and located just off the Southern Coast of India, Sri Lanka has been often considered the pearl of the Indian Ocean. As a result of its location in the path of major sea routes, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia. It was also an important stop on the ancient Silk Road.
Sri Lanka has also been a center of the Buddhist philosophy and culture from ancient times, being the nation where the Buddhist teachings were first written down as well as the oldest continually Buddhist country.
Sri Lanka boasts a diverse range of cultures, languages and religions. The Sinhalese people from the majority of the population, Tamil people who are concentrated in the north and east of the island, form the largest ethnic minority. Other communities include Moors, Burghers, Malays, and the aboriginal Vedda people.
The country is famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, gemstones, coconuts, rubber and cinnamon the last of which is native to the country. The island contains tropical forests and diverse landscapes with high biodiversity. The country lays claim to a long and varying history of over three thousand years, having one of the longest documented histories in the world.
With a location just above the equator the country enjoys a lovely tropical climate that provides relatively constant weather throughout the year. Despite this, it also features two main monsoon seasons that bring about heavy periods of rain. Namely South-West Monsoon (May to July) and North- East Monsoon (December to January).
Sri Lanka has no marked seasons. This tiny island which is not more than 65,610 km2 in area is home to 08 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As result of being so small the hot and humid lowlands and the salubrious hill country are separated only by a few hours motoring
It is important that you visit the link in order to get an idea of what to do and what not to do while in the country – www.srilanka.travel/travel_tips
Sri Lanka World Heritage Tour
Meet and assist at Colombo international airport by our company representative and proceed to the hotel in Kandy.
Overnight stay at Kandy.
Kandy
Kandy, a world heritage site, is home to numerous Buddhist temples including the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. Set in a valley surrounded by rings of mountains, the city of Kandy is the gateway to the Salubrious hill country of Sri Lanka.
Cultural Dance show in the evening
The Sri Lankan Cultural Dance Show is a showcase of Sri Lankan arts; culture and heritage .The show includes a variety of traditional dances and exciting drum rhythms that will be a memorable experience.
Overnight stay at Kandy
After breakfast proceed to Tooth Relic Temple.
Tooth Relic Temple
The pink painted famous Temple of the Tooth which houses the most sacred religious relic, the tooth of the Buddha, is one of the most venerated temples in Whole world
Visit to Kandy Lake
Overnight stay at Kandy.
After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya of Central Highlands of Sri Lanka at an altitude 6,200 ft above the sea level was made into a health resort by the British in the 19th century. Such is the character of the district of Nuwara Eliya, with its home gardens of plants and flowers and cultivation of vegetables, even today it is known as Little England.
En-route visit to a tea plantation.
Tea Plantation – Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest exporters of tea. Since the introduction of tea to Sri Lanka in mid 19the century Nuwara Eliya has been the capital of the tea industry. For many miles prior to reaching Nuwara Eliya from either direction you will find acres and acres of tea plantations. There are many factories open for visitors which also have tea sales outlets.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast proceed to City Tour in Nuwara Eliya.
Horton Plains
Horton Plains national Park situated in Sri Lanka’s highest plateau is an excellent excursion and a paradise for nature lovers, hikers and bird watching. The grassy plains still host many other wild lives. Also within the park is the World’s End, a shear drop of 1000m offers a breathtaking view of the land below on clear days, Bakers Falls and trails for hikers.
Overnight stay at Nuwara Eliya.
After breakfast proceed to Colombo.
Colombo (City Tour)
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling capital, is located on the country’s west coast and is by far the country’s biggest city, as well as its window on the world. The city is a jarring mix of old and new, with a central cluster of high-rise office blocks and hotels overshadowing red-tiled colonial-era buildings and sprawling street markets which overflow with high piled fruit and vegetables, colorful silks and cottons, and deliciously fragrant spices. Colombo offers many interesting venues that you can visit. The Galle Face Green Promenade, the National Museum, the National Art Gallery, the Independence Square. Shopping options are widely available while the night life is indeed enjoyable.
Overnight stay at Colombo.
Departure transfer to the airport
