4 NIGHTS/ 5 DAYS SRILANKA TOUR

Arrived in Bandaranaike International Airport on Srilankan Airlines flight(UL) ----- at ----- hrs you will be met and welcomed by a Representative of Jetwing Travels and then will be proceed with the Itinerary to Kandy (120 kms – Approx. 2 ½ hrs drive) Upon arrival to Kandy check in to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Thereafter proceed on a city tour of Kandy Including the upper lake drive & the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Kandy – the hill capital is another “World Heritage Sites”. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally ceded to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhist of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Close by are the remains of the Royal Palace (Maha Wasala), Palle Wasala- where the Queens stayed-now used for the National Museum, Meda Wasala where other close relatives lived, Audience Hall, Natha Devala and Vishnu Devala are situated. The Bathing Pavilion (Ulpenge) is by the Lake and in the Center of the lake is the Island called “Kiri samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summerhouse. Today it is the center of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. You will also make a visit to the Gem Shop, Silk Gardens & Wood Carving Factory where you will learn how the world renown marvels are produced in Sri Lanka. There after leave for Nuwara Eliya (78 kms – Approx. 2 ½ hrs drive) En-route make a stop at Ramboda Water Falls for a photo stop and then make a visit to a Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory. Sri Lanka is one of the highest producers of tea in the world and if you are traveling in Sri Lanka, visiting a tea plantation is a must. The best place to go is the hill country and you are about to witness it. The tea plantation spreads across many hectares. While visiting the plantation and learning the process of making the Tea to the finest quality drop in also purchase tea at your wish. (Excursion visit – 45 mins) Upon Arrival proceed on a city tour of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya - The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coolest places in the Island, but it is really just like an English spring day, although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence, houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. Seasons may be absent elsewhere in Sri Lanka, but here you can read them by the flowers, which bloom in the spring (march to May) and the fall (August and September). These are the “seasons” when low-country folk flock to Nuwara Eliya to escape the sea level heat and humidity. Thereafter check in to the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Thereafter leave for Yala (160 kms – Approx. 4 hrs drive) En-route make a stop at Ella to visit the 09 Arches bridge and if wishes the agents could try the flying Rawana Zip Line. Enroute also make a stop at the Rawana Water Falls. Optionally Train Ride can be arranged at USD 12 per person (01st Class Compartment) Train Leaves Nanu Oya Station at 09.30 hrs to Reach Ella at 12.30 hrs Upon arrival to the Entrance of the Yala National Park, you will embark yourself in to the 4 x 4 Vehicle in which will make it to the Wild-life sanctuary. Yala (Ruhuna) National Park- the Ruhunu National Park covers 126,786 hectares Including the Strict Natural Reserve (Block II). The most familiar is Block I (14,101 hectares) and this block was established in 1938.Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors. (Excursion Duration Approx. 3 hrs) Thereafter leave for your accommodation for the Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Thereafter leave for Colombo also making a stop at Galle. (160 kms – Approx. 2 ½ hrs drive). Make a stop at Weligama to witness the stilt fisherman in Sri Lanka. Upon arrival to Galle proceed on a City Tour of Galle. The Dutch Fort - Galle - The South Coast’s major city is Galle, whose oldest landmark is the massive Portuguese and Dutch Fort which is a “World Heritage Site” in which the central city is contained. But the city may be much older. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord. Today, the 90-acre Galle Fort shows no evidence of the Portuguese founders. The Dutch incorporated the Portuguese northern wall in a great rampart in 1663. A second, taller wall was built inside of it. Between the two walls, a covered passage connected the central bastion with the Fort’s two half bastion’s overlooking the sea. The Dutch also installed a sophisticated drainage system, complete with brick-lined underground sewers that were flushed twice a day by the high and low tides. The original gate to the fort was by the harbour. It is still there, marked by the British Coat-of-arms on the front and the Dutch V.O.C. (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie) with the Coat-of-arms with a rooster crest, is on the inner side of the Fort. (Excursion Duration 2 hrs) Thereafter leave for Colombo. Upon arrival to Colombo proceed on a city tour of Colombo with a stop at the Colombo’s favorite Lotus Tower for a photo Opportunity. Colombo – is the business and commercial center and the new capital is Sri Jayawardhanapura Kotte, which is only a few miles away. Colombo was only a small seaport, which came into prominence in the 16th Century with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505 and the development of it as a major Harbour during the British period and became the capital in 1815 after Kandy was ceded to the British. The remains of the buildings during the period and the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule are found in every area of the city. None of the Portuguese & Dutch fortifications are found today but some of their buildings and churches could be seen in the Fort & Pettah areas. 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 there is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, the Kaymans Gate with the Belfry at the original gate to enter the Fort, the Dutch Church of Wolfendhaal dating back to 1749, Davatagaha Mosque, Colombo Museum and the Natural History Museum are some of the sites to be visited. Also visit the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), see the replica of Avukana Buddha and the Independence Square. (Excursion Duration – Approx. 02 – 03 hrs). Sri Lankan Lagoon Crab Dinner at a Chinese Restaurant.

After leisurely breakfast leave for the Airport (40 kms – Approx. 40 mins drive) to connect the departure flight