Kandy
Nestled on a plateau surrounded by lush mountains, Kandy is a serene city renowned for its tea plantations and biodiverse rainforests. At its heart lies the tranquil Kandy Lake, ideal for peaceful strolls. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy is a significant pilgrimage destination, home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a sacred site that houses a revered relic of the Buddha, cementing its spiritual importance.
Nuwara Eliya
Located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is famed for its cool, temperate climate and breathtaking tea plantations. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, Sri Lanka's tallest mountain, and features the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, which showcase vibrant roses, tree ferns, and diverse wildlife, including monkeys and blue magpies, making it a nature lover's haven.
Bentota
Situated on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, Bentota is a picturesque resort town renowned for its coral-rich dive sites like Canoe Rock. The scenic Bentota River adds charm to the town, while the centuries-old Galapota Temple, featuring an impressive Buddha statue, highlights its cultural and historical appeal.
Colombo
As Sri Lanka's largest city and its executive and judicial capital, Colombo combines urban vibrancy with natural beauty. Known as the "Garden City of the West," it offers golden beaches, majestic mountains, and captivating scenery. Key landmarks include the serene Gangaramaya Temple and the verdant Viharamahadevi Park, adding a touch of tranquility to this bustling metropolis.
Assemble at Mumbai airport and board your flight to Colombo. Arrive Colombo, meet assist and transfer to Kandy. Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine. Enroute we visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. This is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 kms northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Arrive Kandy, check-in at the hotel and relax. Evening at leisure / free to visit in and around Kandy. Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
(Meals: Dinner at local / Indian Restaurant)
This day after breakfast, we proceed FOR Kandy City Tour visiting Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - The tooth is housed in a two-story inner shrine in the complex, packed with offerings of flowers, often lotuses; the air is usually thick with the smell of incense. The tooth lies on a solid gold lotus flower within a series of gold and jeweled caskets that sit on a throne and is rarely on public display. Peradeniya Botanical Garden - It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids. Also visit Gem Museum & Gem Shop. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Kandy.
(Meals: Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch & Dinner at local / Indian Restaurant)
This day after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Arrive Nuwara Eliya, check-in at the hotel and relax. Later we proceed to visit Ramboda Falls – this is a 109 m high and the eleventh tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th tallest waterfall in the world. The waterfall is formed by the Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. Further we also visit Tea Factory and Tea Garden - It's a magical kingdom where they create the famous Sri Lankan tea. Imagine wandering through vibrant tea fields, surrounded by nature's beauty. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
(Meals: Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch & Dinner at local / Indian Restaurant)
Morning after breakfast, proceed for Nuwara Eliya city tour visiting Sitha Amman Temple – also known as Ashok Vatika Sita Temple, is an ancient Vaishnavite Hindu temple located in the Nuwara Eliya. The temple's folklore is deeply connected to the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. Further we continue to visit Gregory Lake – this is a reservoir in the heart of the tea country hill city of Nuwara Eliya. The lake was created during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area. Continue visiting Victoria Park - Originally the park was the research field of Hakgala Botanical Garden. The park was formally named in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Dinner and pvernight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
(Meals: Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch & Dinner at local / Indian Restaurant)
This day after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to Bentota - a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Enroute visit Kitulgala (if interested in white water rafting – optional) - Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. The Academy Award-winning The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge. Arrive Bentota, check-in at the hotel and relax. Evening at leisure by the beach / enjoy water sports (on own). Dinner and overnight stay in Bentota.
(Meals: Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch & Dinner at local / Indian Restaurant)
This day after breakfast at hotel, proceed for Bentota City Tour visiting Turtle Farm – a small fishing village which has a beautiful stretch of beach and a lagoon. The wide, clean sandy beach with its coastal vegetation, and very little development, offers ideal conditions for marine turtles to come ashore and nest. Further to proceed to enjoy Madhu River Boat Safari - Spot Sri Lanka’s fascinating wildlife on a private Madu River boat safari through thick mangroves, open stretches of river, and islands devoted to cinnamon cultivation. Evening at leisure by the beach. Dinner and overnight stay in Bentota.
(Meals: Breakfast at Hotel | Lunch & Dinner at local / Indian Restaurant)
This day after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Colombo – the capital city of Sri Lanka also the financial center of the island. Arrive and enjoy Colombo City Tour visiting National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo Fort, Independence square and enjoy some classic Colombo shopping. Further we transfer to airport and board your flight to onward destination.
(Meals: Breakfast at Hotel)