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Classifieds: Travel | | Cultural Ceylon- 4 nights | | Posted By: Concept Voyages at: 1, Feb 2011 5:23:31 PM IST | Day 1 Colombo-Sigiriya: Upon arrival at Colombo International airport, meet and greet by Concept Voyages representative and transfer to Sigiriya. Afternoon climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress. Sigiriya is a world heritage site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). The ''Lion Rock'' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the ''Heavenly Maidens'' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster. Overnight stay in Sigiriya or Dambulla.
Day 2 Sigiriya-Dambulla: Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer from Sigiriya to Dambulla. Dambulla rock temple was built by king Walagamba in the 1st century B.C. and it is a World Heritage Site. It is 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 of the Buddha carved out of rock and spanning 14 metres. Transfer to Kandy for overnight stay.
Day 3 Kandy: Breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed for visiting the Royal Botanical gardens in Peredineya. 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. Afternoon proceed for a city tour of Kandy. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name ''Kandy'' conjures visions of splendour and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary. Also visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. Evening view the cultural show. Overnight stay in Kandy
Day 4 Kandy-Pinnawela-Colombo: Breakfast at the Hotel. Transfer from Kandy to Colombo via Pinnawela. The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, 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, Pinnawela started a scientific captive-breeding programme for elephants. Afternoon proceed for a city tour of Colombo. Colombo, like many capital cities in developing countries is fast changing its face. Almost overnight, skyscrapers arise from where old buildings once stood. Yet in some parts, the old world charm is retained. For example, there is a 100-year-old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. Other places of interest are a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) - an outright gift to Sri Lanka from the People''s Republic of China & the old parliament. Also visit House of Fashions, ODEL, Noritake ceramic shop & a local souvenir shop. Overnight stay in Colombo
Day 5 Colombo departure: After Breakfast transfer to Colombo airport for boarding flight home.
Tour Cost:Rs.14,065/- per person
Validity from 17-jan-2011 to 30-apr-2011
Tour Inclusions:
•Arrival & Departure transfers from Colombo Airport
•4 nights accommodation at the following 3 star hotels including:
o2 nights accommodation at Hotel Sigiriya at Sigiriya
o1 night accommodation at Hotel Hill Top at Kandy
o1 nights accommodation at Hotel Grand Oriental at Colombo
•Daily breakfast during stay
•Half day Colombo city tour
•Royal Botanical Gardens Tour
•Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage tour
•Temple of Tooth Relic Tour
•Sigiriya Tour
•Dambulla Cave temple tour
•All transfers and sightseeing tours by A/c coach
•English speaking guide assistance during tours
•All taxes
Package cost excludes: Airfare, Visa fee, Travel Insurance, departure taxes if any, entrance fee at sightseeing places, conference, Early check in and late checkout charges at hotels, high season surcharges during festivals, and trade fair period (will be advised at the time of booking if any), meals other than specified, optional excursions taken at the destination, personal expenses and any other services not included in the above clause “Package cost includes”.
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