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5 Days in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka (earlier known by Ceylon) is located in Indian Ocean in South Asia. The history of Sri Lanka is more than 2500 years old and mentioned in different ancient texts of India such as Ramayana which was referred as Lanka and it was the island fortress of the king Ravana. In the 6th century BC, Sinhalese started to come in Sri Lanka probably from northern India. This is the country which adopted Buddhism in 3rd century BC and a great civilisation developed in Anuradhapura (200 BC to c. 1000 AD) and Polonnaruwa (c. 1070 to 1200). Dambadeniya, Yapahua, Gompola, Kandy, and Jafna was other recent kingdoms in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka total area is 65,610 kilometres and within this you can see diverse landscapes. There are total 8 UNESCO world heritage sites, 1300 km of coastline, 15 national parks, tea estates in 50,000 acres, botanical gardens in 250 acres, 35 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies.

Sri Lanka was partially occupied by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in 17th century. Its became entirely British colony in 1815. It became an independent nation in 1948 and the name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972 from Ceylon. In May 2009, the movement to defeat Tamil Tiger’s separatist has been finished after 26 years long war.

Day 1st. Colombo - Negembo

Your warm welcome to Sri Lanka. Nice India Travel representative will receive you at the airport and assist you to the hotel by booked vehicle. Representative will discuss about entire tour program and basic things to prepare during trip in Sri Lanka after reach in the hotel. After check-in, stay overnight in Negombo hotel.

Day 2nd. Polonnaruwa - Dambulla

After breakfast in the hotel, proceed to Polonnaruwa. After lunch, you will go for sightseeing. Polonnaruwa was the 2nd capital city as well as commercial and religious centre of Sri Lanka after destruction of Anuradhapura in 993. It was built in the 11th and 12th century AD. Royal Palace, the Audience Hal, the Lotus Bath, king Parakramabahu’s statue, and the Parakram Samudraya lake built by King Parakramabahu the great. The Gal Vihara where 4 splendid of the Buddha in Upright, Sedentary, and Recumbent postures beautifully carved on the stones. Another places to visit is Shiva Temple, the Lankathilake, the Watadage, the Galpotha, the Kiri Vehera and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth Relic are the main attraction in Polonnarua. After all sightseeing head to Dambulla which is 60 km from Polonnaruwa. After dinner overnight stay in Dambulla hotel.
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Day 3rd. Dambulla - Sigiriya - Kandy

After breakfast visit Dambulla Cave Temple. This is a sacred pilgrimage and the best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka for 22 centuries. The Buddhist mural paintings which is covering around 2100 m2. The caves of Dambulla sheltered King Walagamba during his 14 years of exile from Anuradhapura. Due to its location at major junction, it’s the centre of vegetable distribution in the country. After visit, you will proceed to Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (lion rock) which is near to Dambulla. This is the best example of ancient urban planning. There is massive column rock nearly 200 meters high. The site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) to make new capital. He built his palaces on the top and decorated with many colourful frescoes. After death of the King it was abandoned and till 14th century it was Buddhist monastery. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch head to Kandy. This is hill capital of Sri Lanka. Kandy play an important role in Sri Lanka Buddhism and there are many temple’s shrine and monasteries in the city. Upper lake Drive, Market Square, Gem Museum, and cultural show is the main attractions in the city. After dinner overnight stay in Kandy hotel.
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Day 4th. Kandy - Nuwara Eliya - Kandy

After breakfast head to Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya is also called Little England of Sri Lanka by the locals because of British style houses like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions. This is one of the beautiful valley which is full of waterfalls, and tea plantations and the coolest place in the island. The Victoria Park which is located in the centre of city is good place to visit. You can find here rare birds also.
After visit Nuwara Eliya, head to Kandy and visit Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple which is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy. The relic has played an important role in local politics because whoever hold it they hold the governance of the country. The temple was damaged from bombings by the LTTE in 1998 but restored successfully.

The next visit will be Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. The total area of garden is 147 acres which was built in 1374 as a pleasure of Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are total 5000 species of trees, plants and creepers. After that dinner and overnight stay in Kandy hotel.
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Day 5th. Kandy - Colombo

After breakfast head to Colombo. After arrival lunch in Colombo then you will go for local sightseeing. Colombo is the commercial and the largest city of Sri Lanka and its population is around 5.6 million. Due to its large harbour and strategic position along with East – West trade routes, Colombo was well known city 2000 years ago among traders. A drive through the city through the busy commercial areas to tree – lined residential areas. British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749, Colombo Museum, replica of Avukana Buddha and independence square is the main attraction in Colombo. After all sightseeing proceed to Colombo international airport and then departure to native country.
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