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Welcome to Kandy Perahera

.: Day 01 :.

Arrive in Sri Lanka. You will be met by a representative of Exotic Holidays and transfer to Habarana . en route visits
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - – This is established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but is soon became a conservation and educational centre. With the help of local and foreign elephant experts, Pinnawala started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for respective individuals of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawala was born.

Overnight stay – Chaaya Village or similar - Habarana

.: Day 02 :.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Sigiriya

Sigiriya –is a “World Heritage Site” and the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the Palace on the summit of the 600-foot high rock. On its summit are the foundations of the Royal Palace, Water Tanks to supply water and all other buildings and at the edges the guardhouses. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of 21 life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original color. The Water Gardens, Fountain Garden, summerhouse, Boulder Gardens and the Caves with the enclosed are should not be missed.

Overnight stay – Chaaya Village or similar - Habarana

.: Day 03 :.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visits Dambulla

Dambulla - Built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. the Dambulla rock temple is now a world heritage site as well as the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq.metres of painted walls and ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. It contains over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure carved out of rock and spanning 14 meters.
Leave for Kandy The hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

Late evening witness the traditional Perahara Festival Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth) is the grand festival of Esala held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist festival consisting of dances and nicely decorated elephants. There are fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandian dances and various other cultural dances. The elephants are usually adorned with lavish garments. The festival ends with the traditional 'diya-kepeema'.

The Esala Perahera in Kandy is believed to be a fusion of two separate but interconnected "Peraheras" (Processions) – The Esala and Dalada. The Esala Perahera which is thought to date back to the 3rd century BC, was a ritual enacted to request the gods for rainfall. The Dalada Perahera is believed to have begun when the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka from India during the 4th Century AD.The TOOTH RELIC was take in procession to Sri Lanka by Princess Hemamala & Prince Dantha.

The Modern Perahera dates back to the reign of the Kandyan King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe (1747 – 1781 AD). During these times, the Tooth Relic was considered private property of the King and the public never got a chance to worship it. However, King Rajasinghe decreed that the Relic be taken in procession for the masses to see and venerate.

After the Kandyan Kingdom fell to the British in 1815, the custody of the Relic was handed over to the Maha Sanga (the Buddhist Clergy). In the absence of the king, a lay custodian called the "Diyawadana Nilame" was appointed to handle routine administrative matters.

Overnight stay – Amaya Hills or similar – Kandy

.: Day 04 :.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning commence city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic -ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orison princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.

Royal Botanical Gardens Peradeniya – This botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. This is the second largest of its own in the South East Asia.

Overnight stay – Amaya Hills or similar – Kandy

.: Day 05 :.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Nuwaraeliya – Nuwaraeliya, because of its invigorating mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka s most popular hill resort. Nuwaraeliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka s tea country producing a significant share of the world best tea. Sri Lanka s highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is located here. Nuwaraeliya also has one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in South Asia.

Overnight stay – Tea Factory Hotel or similar – Nuwara Eliya

.: Day 06 :.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After scrumptious Breakfast with Variety proceed to Beruwela via Kithulgala.

Kitulgala is the place where the famous “Bridge on the River Kwai” film was made. En route Witness the sensuous St. Claris & divine Devon waterfalls. The journey is a truly remarkable. You are offered a Scenic drive and totally different landscape from the City of Nuwara Eliya.

Check in to the Hotel and vehicle return to Colombo

Overnight stay – Eden Resort & Spa or similar

.: Day 07 :.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full Day Leisure on the Beach
Vehicle is at clients disposal

Overnight stay – Eden Resort & Spa or similar

.: Day 08 :.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After that Proceeds to the Airport for the departure Flight.

.: Rates :.

2 pax per person sharing double USD 495/-

3 -6 pax per person sharing double USD 430/-

.: Inclusions and exclusions of the above tour packages. :.

Include:

Accommodation at specified hotels or similar on BB basis.

All entrance Fees to sights which mentioned in programs

Transportation in an air conditioned car with the services of an English speaking chauffeur

guide.

Tax

Assistance at the airport

Exclude:

Camera and video permits to cultural sights

All expenses of personal nature.

Lunch & Dinner on tour.

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