Ashoka Vatika Tour 6N/7D

Package Overview

Hotels:
Hotel: Topaz
City: Kandy
Star Rating:3 Star

Accommodation at the above mentioned Hotels or similar on B/B basis
Assistance at the airport
Valued added Tax
Transportation by a/c vehicle with an English speaking chauffeur guide for 06 Pax and a separate English speaking guide for 07 Pax onwards

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Negombo

  Arrival in Sri Lankan. You will be met by our representative and transferred to Negombo. (Approximately 20 minutes) Negombo- a famous fishing village North of Colombo, with a Dutch built Canal running through. The canal itself is a hive of activity with fishermen traveling up and down in their gaily-painted boats. On the shores of the canal you will find many homes and many species of birds including the spectacular Kingfisher. Catamaran trips in the sea and boat trips in the canal can be organized. From November to April, diving facilities are available in this quaint village. The streets on either side of the Hotels are dotted with Souvenir Shops, popular Restaurants etc.Rest of the day at leisure. OVER NIGHT STAY AT PARADIES BEACH HOTEL / JETWING BEACH, NEGOMBO

• Day 2 : Chilaw

  After breakfast proceed to Muneeshwaram Temple, Chilaw. (Approximately 90 minutes Drive) (OPTIONAL) Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage- App. 55 miles from Colombo, off the Colombo - Kandy road is Pinnawela, where an orphanage was started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded elephants. The number of elephants has increased to more than 65 now; including Baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as more then 25 babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programme. The best time to visit is the feeding time from 0930-1000 hrs and 1330-1400 hrs and the bathing time from 1000-1030 hrs and 1400-1430 hrs when all the elephants are taken to the river near by. OVER NIGHT STAY AT HOTEL TOPAZ / AMAYA HILLS HOTEL – KANDY

• Day 3 : Nuwara Eliya-Ramboda

  After breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya,En route visit the Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple,Ramboda Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple,Ramboda – (Approximately 1 ½ Hrs Drive) On these hills of Ramboda where Hanuman was searching for Sitadevi, the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka built a temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. On every full moon day special pooja”s are conducted and witnessed by thousands of devotees. Check in at the hotel. Evening visit the Gayathri Pe(e)dam in Nuwara Eliya. Gayathri Pedam It is believed to be the place from where King Ravana”s son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and poojas and in turn was granted super natural powers by lord Shiva. Return to hotel. OVER NIGHT STAY AT GALWAY FOREST LODGE / GRAND HOTEL – NUWARA ELIYA

• Day 4 : Bandarawela

  After breakfast proceed to Bandarawela,En route visit Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya. Seetha Amman Temple, Seetha Eliya. – (Approximately 20 Minutes Drive) The stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashoka Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. Now there is a temple erected for Lord Rama, Sitadevi, Luxshmana and Hanuman by the side of this stream. It is interesting to note that foot prints akin to Lord Hamunams are found by this river -some small and some large. Thereafter proceed to Divurumpola situated in Nuwara Eliya Welimada road. Divurmpola (Approximately 1 Hrs Drive) - Divurmpola means a place where one takes an oath. Sitadevi, after being liberated from King Ravana was subjected to a test to prove here chastity by offering herself to the fire. However she came unscathed and proved her holiness during this ritual at this place.Check in at the hotel. (Approximately 1 & ½ Hrs Drive) OVER NIGHT STAY AT BANDARAWELA HOTEL – BANDARAWELA

• Day 5 : Bandrawela

  After breakfast proceed to Ella to see Ravana Ella & Ravana Cave.(Approximately 40 Minutes Drive) * Ravana Ella Falls - a breathtaking waterfall, 1080 feet high (cascades into several falls) close to the road from Ella to Wellawaya about 6 Km south from Ella. The stream, a tributary of Kirindi Oya plunges with a foaming spray over a series of ledges into the valley close to a bend in the road. The waters rise from Wewatenna highland above the rocks. In general the rocky underground of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka consists of hard gneiss or granite, but here the material is khondalite, a kind of limestone which undergoes decay faster. This has resulted in many caves being formed near the falls. King Ravana of Ramayana legend is said to have lived in one of the caves above the waterfalls. Ravana Cave - These tunnels prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana.These tunnels served as a quick means of transport through the hills and also as a secret passage. These tunnels networked all the important cities, airport and dairy farms. A close look at these tunnels indicates that they are man-made and not natural formations.Thereafter proceed to Kataragama. (Approximately 3 ½ Hrs Drive) Check in at the hotel. OVER NIGHT STAY AT PRIYANKARA HOTEL / MANDARA ROSEN HOTEL - KATARAGAMA

• Day 6 : Kataragama-colombo

  After breakfast visit to Kataragama Temple to worship. Kataragama – This is a shrine in the deep south of the country, dedicated to God Skanda (Murugan) the God of Love and War. It is believed that this Devala was started in the 2ndCentury B.C. by King Dutugemunu (167 –137 B.C.).Today Kataragama is a place of worship for Buddhists, Hindus and some Muslims.This is a very popular place of pilgrimage for south Indian Hindus as it is said that God Kataragama came from India, married a Jungle Girl from Sri Lanka and lived here. When his Indian wife came in search of him he refused to go back. The legend has it that all of them lived here happily thereafter. There are separate shrines for the two wives, Tevani Amman Kovil for the Indian wife and Valli Amman Kovil for the Sri Lankan wife.During the month of July a 10-day festival is held here with the Perahera (procession), Fire walking, hanging on hooks and other acts of penance being performed by the devotees .The best time to be in the Devala is at the time of the Pooja (Offerings) to see the rituals and the Virgin Dancing girls offering light and dancing in the Devala. Thereafter precede Ussanggoda. (Approximately 2 Hrs Drive) Ussanggoda - According to Ramayana, after meeting Sitadevi, Lord Hunuman decided to test the strength of the mighty King Ravana and his army of Rakshasas. Rumasela - At various times during the war, both Lords Rama and Lakshmana were hit by powerful arrows, and had fallen unconscious. Thereafter proceed to Seenigama Tempel,Hikkaduwa and Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple - A temple dedicated to Anjaneyar in Sri Lanka.This is the only temple in the world to have a chariot of Anjaneyar. OVER NIGHT STAY AT GLOBAL TOWERS / TAJ SAMUDRA HOTEL, COLOMBO

• Day 7 : Colombo

  After breakfast commence a tour of Colombo, which includes time to indulge in shopping.Thereafter transfer to the airport for the departure flight. (Approximately 1 Hrs Drive)

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Package Start From

• Negombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

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* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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