Serene Sri Lanka

Greetings from Kundu Tirtho – O- Vraman your one stop travel guide.

Assemble at the Netaji Subhash International Airport three hours prior to the departure. Our courteous and experienced team leader, who will accompany you to tour, will receive you at the airport. He will provide you with all the assistance for immigration process and security check before boarding your flight to Colombo.

Upon reaching the Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo our representative there will safely transfer you to hotel and check-in. Have lunch in the afternoon and relax at your hotel or explore around hotel area.

Later, have dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast proceed for orientation tour of Colombo. You will pass by famous places including Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Centre towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship. (Entrance fees to sites not included only visit from Outside). Have lunch in the afternoon and return to hotel.

In the evening you can go for shopping for your loved ones, visit to Odel, House of Fashion, Beverly Street, Majestic City, Noritake, etc. could be the best option.

Posts the shopping experience enjoy the dinner return to your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Today morning after a satiating breakfast get into the coach to be carried comfortably to Kandy with an enroute visit to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.

At the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage you will see how volunteers and caretakers provide shelter and take care of orphaned, abandoned and injured elephants within the park. You can watch caretakers feed, bathe and help these gentle giants. Walking with the herd to the nearby river to watch the elephants bathe and play around in water is a treat to the eyes.
On arrival gear up for a visit to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha – The Holy Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707, but later severely damaged during the 18th-century colonial wars against the Portuguese and Dutch. After the wars, the original wooden structures were restored in stone. Also visit the Gem Museum. Have lunch in the afternoon.

Next, we will enjoy a typical Sri Lankan Cultural Show of Drumming, Dancing, Music and Fire Walking.

Later, have dinner and return back to hotel and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and leave for Kandy. En-route we pass by the Dambulla Cave Temple, the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of god and goddess. The latter four include two statues of Hindu gods, Vishnu and Ganesh. The murals cover an area of 2,100 m². Depictions in the walls of the caves include Buddha’s temptation by demon Mara and Buddha’s first sermon. This cave also holds another history of being the hideout of King Valagamba of the 01st Century B.C who fled from Anuradhapura (The capital city) due to an invasion from South India.

Post lunch return back to Kandy – The last capital of the Sri Lankan kings which is a world heritage site. On the way take outside view of Sigiriya Rock Fortress, A UNESCO World Heritage Site (Entrance fee not included).

Later, have dinner and return back to hotel and overnight stay.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Today you will proceed to Nuwara Eliya with an enroute visit to a Tea Plantation and Seetha Amman Kovil.

Once there in the Tea Plantation you will see how the female workers pluck tea leaves and how the same is processed into the finest Ceylon Tea which is of worldwide repute. The Orange Pekoe tea is considered to be one of the highest grades of tea in the world which is a producer of the Tea Plantations of Nuwara Eliya. Have lunch at a restaurant.

Next we proceed to witness a site of supreme historical importance – The Seetha Amman Kovil. This sacred place is believed to be where Sita Maa was held captive . This place will surely leave you in awe. Later the Ashoka Vatika beckons you to share its part of history narrating how it had met the requirement of Sita Maa . It is believed she used to bathe herself in this stream.

Later, have dinner and return back to hotel and overnight stay.

Today post breakfast we check out and proceed to Yala for an exciting jungle safari to the Yala National Park.

Yala with all its flora and fauna is a unique experience and one of the must-sees of Sri Lanka. The park is worth visiting at all times of the year. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds. On arrival at the park enjoy a safari to spot the major games in the park.

Spend the night safely at Yala.

After, a hearty breakfast at the hotel check- out from hotel and proceed for the journey to Bentota.

Upon arriving in Bentota enjoy the golden beaches and enjoy the sun. You can indulge yourself in water sports activities of your liking (optional).

After a scrumptious lunch visit an exciting trip to the Turtle Hatchery at Kosgoda. The Turtle Hatchery Project is another important attraction. Up to five endangered species of turtles have been frequenting a stretch on this undisturbed beach for a long time now.

The turtles are allowed to hatch and thrive in a protected area before being set free. A visit to the turtle hatchery is a must for nature lovers. You can also enjoy river boat ride (optional).

Post this visit an Orientation tour of Bentota along with a historical trip to Galle awaits you. The Galle Fortress will leave you mesmerized as this Fortress was built by Portuguese in 1588 and even after being so old still continues to hold its charm.

Later, have dinner and return back to the hotel and overnight stay.

After, a hearty breakfast check – out from the hotel and proceed to Colombo International Airport for your return flight back to Kolkata.

Upon reaching Netaji Subhash International Airport complete all the immigration formalities with assistance from our team leader and the tour ends with sweet memories.