Tour Details

Destination: Colombo – Chilaw – Anuradhapura – Dambulla – Kandy – Katharagama

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Approximately 130 KM / 02 ½ hour Drive

 

“Ayubowan” On arrival at Colombo International Airport your local guide will meet you and greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Anuradhapura.

 

Check in to your hotel

 

En route visit Munneshwaram Temple in Chilaw. (Approximately 65 KM / 02hour Drive)

 

Munneshwaram – Is a temple complex of three shrines. The 1500-year-old inner sanctum of the main Siva temple has Tamil inscriptions and is an important pilgrimage centre. August is the main festival period. The temple is believe to pre-date Ramayana and is a dedicated to Lord Siva. It is believed that a Shiva Lingam was already here when lord Rama visited the place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle against King Ravana left for Ayodhya (India) with Sita Devi in ones of King Ravan‘s Vimanas. He believed he was being followed by a demon force, as he was feeling the force having killed King Ravana, who was of Brahmin blood.

 

When the demon was passing over Munneswaram, Lord Rama felt it vibrating, and realised the “Brahmaasthi Dosham”. He asks God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised installing and praying for four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the dosham. The first Lingam was installed at Manavari about 5 Km from Munneswaran, near the banks of Deduru Oya.

 

Today the Munneshwaram kovil is a livly place in the center of a vibrant little township.

Thereafter proceed to Anuradhapura (Approximately 130 KM / 02 ½ hour Drive)

Overnight accommodation at Anuradhapura.

 

Day 02: Approximately 110 KM / 02 hour and 30 minutes Drive

 

After breakfast proceed to Trincomalee. (Approximately 110 KM / 02 hour and 30 minutes Drive )

En route visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya at Anuradhapura

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna

 

Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which

Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted in 288 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. Today it is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.

 

Proceed to Trincomalee

 

Overnight accommodation at Trincomalee

 

Day 03: (Approximately 120 KM / 02 Hours Drive)

 

After breakfast proceed to Dambulla

 

En route visit the Koneshwaram temple at Swami Rock, Trincomalee

 

Swami Rock and Konesvaram Temple are built on a cliff high above the sea. The modern Hindu Konesvaram Temple, one of the five most sacred saivites sites in Sri Lanka, stands at the farthest end of the Swami Rock in the place of the original. The temple of Koneswaram is believed to be surrounded by the legend on Ramayana as the legendary hero-king Rama. Koneswaram was developed in the post classical era, between 300 CE and 1600 CE by kings of the Tamil Pandyan and Chola empires, and Vannimai chiefs of the Eastern Province, with decorations and structural additions such as its famous thousand pillared hall furnished by kings of the Tamil Pallava dynasty and the Jaffna kingdom.

 

This culminated in Koneswaram becoming one of the most important surviving buildings of the classical Dravidian architectural period by the early 1600s. In 1624 CE, the Konewaram temple was largely destroyed by the Portuguese colonials who practically bulldozed the entire temple into the sea. Hindus built a successor temple at a nearby site in 1632 CE – the Ati Konanayakar temple in nearby Tampalakamam – to house some of the destroyed temple‘s idols, where they are now worshiped. In the 1950s, the ruins of the temple were discovered underwater beside Swami Rock by divers and rebuilt. Only a couple of stone pillars from the original temple have survived.

 

Overnight accommodation at Dambulla

 

Day 04:

 

After breakfast, visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Built by an obsessed monarch in the 5th century, Sigiriya or Lion Rock is an astonishing feat of engineering and construction. The most striking portion of Sigiriya, a terracotta and grey core of rock set in the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, rises a sheer 200 metres above a forested plain, its flattened summit sloping gently. A series of moats, ramparts and water gardens remnants of an ancient city — spread out on two sides of the rock, with the remains of a pair of giant stone lion‘s paws still guarding the staircase that leads to the summit, once occupied by a royal palace.

 

Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982, Sigiriya is Asia‘s best preserved city of the first millennium, showing complex urban planning around the base of the rock, combined with sophisticated engineering and irrigation skills in the palace perched on the summit. It is considered it to be one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world with visitors recording their impressions in some of the earliest-known graffiti.

 

Evening visit Dambulla Cave Temple

 

Dambula Cave Temple an acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its rock paintings and rock temples and is one of the most key sites for Buddhist pilgrims in Sri Lanka.

 

Overnight accommodation at Dambulla

 

Day 05: (Approximately 80 KM / 03 Hours Drive)

 

After the Breakfast proceed to Kandy

 

En route you can visit Batik Factory and Mathale Spice garden

 

Visit Temple of tooth relic, the stunning 17th century Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipanis.

 

Check in to your hotel

 

Overnight accommodation at Kandy

 

Day 06: (Approximately 80 KM / 03 Hours 30 Minutes Drive)

 

After breakfast check out of your hotel and proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

 

En route Visit Ramboda waterfalls, which is 109m high and the 11th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Here we will also visit Hanuman‘s Temple. According to the ancient stories, Ramboda is the area, where the forces of Rama’s gather to fight against King Ravana. This temple was built by the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka and dedicated to Hanuman. This temple today houses for 16 feel height statue of Hanuman.

 

In Nuwara Eliya, we will visit Sita Eliya which is believed to be the place where Sita Devi was held captive by King Ravana. This is known as the only Sita temple in the world. A new temple was recently built to honor Hanuman and is located opposite the Sita Kovil. There is a rock located nearby which is believed to be where Sita Devi sat and meditated. The Ashoka forest is a clear indication that she came here when she was bought to Lanka.

 

It is not proper I take you back now.–Sita was shocked. •You have broken my heart– she said, •only the uncultured speak like this–. Have you forgotten the noble family I come from? Is it my fault Ravana carried me off by force? All the time, my mind, my heart, and soul were fixed on you alone, my lord – is what

 

she said. Ravana Cave & Tunnel Network are tunnels in this area that prove beyond doubt the architectural brilliance of King Ravana. Many an archeologists have examined these caves and tunnels and are convinced that they are man-made and not natural formations. This Buddhist shrine at Kalutara was where once King Ravana’s palace and a tunnel existed. Existing tunnel mouths are situated – Isthripur at Welimada, Ravana cave at Bandarawela, Senapitiya at Halagala, Ramboda, Labookelle, Wariyapola/Matale, and Sitakotuwa/Hasalaka. In addition there are many more tunnels scattered throughout the island. Many still undiscovered and unexplored.Senapitiya at Halagala, Ramboda, Labookelle, Wariyapola/Matale, and Sitakotuwa/Hasalaka. In addition there are many more tunnels scattered throughout the island. Many still undiscovered and unexplored.

 

Lastly drive to the Hakgala Gardens. This is today the second largest botanical gardens of Sri Lanka and was recorded in the legend of Sri Lanka, Many thousands years ago, a famous king of Ceylon Ravana whose name is remembered in connection with the epic love story with Sita, a beautiful queen of India, made a pleasure gardens in the region where the Hakgala garden spreads today. The king Ravana brought queen Sita, a famous female character descried in eastern here and kept hidden in the area vicinity to the botanic. We will visit the site of the Ashok Vatika while there Depending on you the time available to you we will visit a Tea Factory en route to have a glimpse of the fascinating process that goes into making a simple cup of pure Ceylon tea.

 

Proceed to Nuwara Eliya sightseeing the city and Lake Area of this picturesque hill town.

 

Overnight accommodation at Nuwara Eliya

 

Day 07: Approximately 160 KM / 04 Hours and Drive

 

After the Breakfast proceed to Katharagama

 

En route Visit Rawana Ella Water Fall,Nine Arches Bridge and in Ella On arrival check in to your hotel in Katharagama

 

In Evening attend the ‗Pooja ceremony at Sri Subramaniam Temple, (Kataragama or Murugan).

 

Overnight accommodation at Katharagama

 

Day 08: Approximately 270 KM / 06 Hours Drive

 

After the Breakfast proceed to Colombo

 

En route do a sightseeing of Galle city

 

Visit Galle Dutch Fort. Galle Fort is the finest and most intact fortified city build by the former European colonial powers in Asia. The narrow streets of Galle Fort are lined with Dutch merchant villas, pillared verandas, carved doors and windows. British and Dutch period offices are still in use. This is a living world heritage city with residents walking the 300-year-old ramparts at sunset. Strolling along the high rampart walls you will see the Old Dutch and English churches, the Governor’s house, the massive VOC warehouses, the Square of Courts, the elegant pillared facade of the Old Dutch hospital, the Portuguese Black Fort, the lighthouse, the Clock Tower and much more.

 

Do a sightseeing of Colombo City

 

And also enjoy a rewarding Colombo Shopping Tour and stop up on some bargain souvenirs to take home.

 

Overnight accommodation at Colombo

 

Day 09: Approximately 40 KM / 01 Hours Drive

 

After the breakfast transfer to Colombo International Airport. Airport authorities recommend passengers to check-in at the airport counters 3 hour prior to departure.

 

Your tour of Sri Lanka end here. Have a nice flight and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

 

Note: Hotel stipulates checkout is before 12:00hrs noon time. 16.30 hrs our guide wills pickup you from the hotel lobby and transfers to the Airport.

Inclusions

Cost: On Request

 

Changes and Cancellations

 

1- For any changes made prior to the tour commence, the client will enjoy our free change options. However, if in case there are any extra losses occurred due to the reservation changes, you are required to pay for this

 

2- The reservation deposit of USD300.00 per person is non-refundable if the client makes cancellation of the tour but it may be applied for your next trip within 18 months. The reservation deposit will not be calculated into the charge of the cancellation percentage.

 

3- The cancellation penalty will be a certain percentage of the tour

 

- 15 days before the arrival day: we will refund the full cost to you except the tour

- 14 days to 3 days before the arrival day: the penalty is 20% of the tour price or depending on third party cancellation policy, whichever is

- Cancellation within 2 days before the arrival day: the penalty is 30% of the tour price or depending on third party cancellation policy, whichever is

- After the tour begins, any extra charges caused by clients’ changes of either accommodation or transportation will be added to your final dues owed to us and we will collect it directly from you at the time of change. We will communicate all charges and rates of any changes require prior to the change being

- Any unused portion is neither refundable nor

- If the client cancels the trip, the client must inform us by email or by fax. We calculate your refund on the day when we receive the written cancellation by Sri Lanka time. All refunds to the client will be processed within 20 days of receipt of your cancellation. The service/administrative charge for the refund is USD60.00 per

 

Group Size

 

The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others during our land services unless we join in other third-party excursions. For the whole of your tour you will benefit from a private chauffeur guide we provide unless mentioned to you prior to the tour commencement. You will have flexibility within reason to agree with your guides on your daily departure, sightseeing and even mealtimes.

 

Luggage Allocations

 

We have allocated 1 piece (size 40 x 60 x 100cm) luggage space and an average hang luggage bag (size: 20 x 40 x 55cm) space for each adult passenger traveling in the above mentioned tour. If you would require any additional space for the transportation of your personal belongings during the tour please inform us prior to the finalization of your tour. Charges may apply.

 

Passports and Visas

 

1- Please make sure that you have got your valid passport and visa 20 days before your entry to Sri Lanka. For more information on how to apply for a visa to Sri Lanka visit:

 

http://www.immigration.gov.lk

Or

http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/

 

2- If your tours contain other Asian countries arranged by us, you are requested to check and follow the visa policy of the country you are going to visit at the nearest embassy or

Kind Notice

 

1- Please be sure to check carefully your international and domestic air tickets you purchased so that you are fully aware of the policies of different airline

2- You are asked to visit the Travel Essential on our website before the tour starts. After your confirmation, you are considered to understand and accept our Travel

3- In the event that we have scheduled a Chauffeur Guide for your tour, please note that he/she will not be able to guide you through key sites such as Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Dambulla Rock Cave, etc and for which a “Site Guide” will be appointed. If your entrance tickets are included by us in our quotation to you, then this service too will be covered in our costing to We would appreciate if you can tip your Site Guide according to your satisfaction of his/her services.

Tipping

Tipping of Guides and chauffeur guides are mainly based on your satisfaction of the tour and execution of his/her services rendered during the tour. We recommend an average tip of USD 10/- per person per day. This is an average guide ONLY, and you are most welcome to tip higher depending on your satisfaction.

 

Responsibility

 

1- The responsibility of our agent, parent company and affiliated companies is strictly limited. As a tour operator, we organize, promote, and sell tour programs consisting of certain travel services, including guide service, surface transportation, air transportation, water transportation, excursions and accommodations that we purchase or reserve from various suppliers. The suppliers providing services for our tour programs are independent contractors and they are not agents or employees of ours.

2- To the extent that we are involved in booking air and/or cruise transportation for you, we act as your agent and not as an agent for the airline and/or cruise companies. However, we shall take the responsibility of providing vehicles with proper insurance facilities through our partner travel agents for land transport services and shall not hold any direct/personal liability of any loss, damage, personal injury or death during such land

3- We reserve the right to change the trains and flights we have arranged for you in the itinerary, and we make sure to guarantee your tour going smoothly unless the trains or flights are being cancelled or chartered beyond our

4- we shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury or death caused or suffered due to theft, robbery accidents, fire that may occur at any hotels, bungalows, rest houses, restaurant, places of attraction, historical sites etc. You shall be responsible for the safety of your own goods and personal

5- We will take all benefits and all losses of any fluctuations, lower or higher in airfares, cruise fares, currency devaluation, park fee increases, taxes, or fuel surcharges after we have received the full payment. And we reserve the right to correct promotional or pricing errors or to increase the tour price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, cruise fares, currency devaluation, park fee increases, taxes, or fuel surcharges before we receive your reservation

6- We reserve the right to take photographic or film records of any of its trips, and to use any such photographic or film records for promotional and/or commercial

7- We are not responsible for acts of terrorism, political unrest, war, and acts of God such as earthquake, landslide etc, delay or cancellation of the flights or cruises or any other force majeure conditions that may occur before or during the specified

8- We are not responsible for any unauthorized extra services that the client requires with the local agent, local guide or the driver temporarily in different cities beyond our confirmed itinerary. In this case, we will not take any responsibility for losses on shopping, extra attractions, destinations etc, but we will try our best to help our clients get out of the difficulties including chasing compensation if any damages or losses occur. Our mission is to provide an exceptional experience to every person who travels with

9 – We shall not be held responsible for any damage, death and personal injury that may occur during the specified tour and/or while enjoying the organized services arranged by us, in any manner whatsoever .We shall be released of liability from any acts of negligence of the organized tour operator, his servants and agents that may cause such personal injury, damage or death. . It must be understood that we outsource the services organized and as the tour guide we undertake the responsibility to arrange the best available services fitting your requirements and

10 – You are advised to have your own travel insurance in the event of an emergency as we will not be offering any insurance policy with regards to this

Price

Cost: On Request

Payment

Payment Gateway Link: Payment Gateway Online card payments

 

HDFC BANK DETAILS

 

Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : HDFC Bank Limited
Bank A/C : 12202560000897
Branch : M 39, Outer Circle
Address: M 36, Outer Circle, Opposite Super Bazar, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
IFSC Code : HDFC0001220
Swift Code : HDFCINBBDEL

 

ICICI BANK DETAILS

 

Account Title : NTP Tourism Affairs Ltd.
Bank : ICICI Bank
Bank A/C : 000705004621
Branch : Shop No- 7C Plot No- GH04B, Prateek Stylome Sector- 45 Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida- 201335, India
IFSC Code : ICIC0000031
Swift Code : ICICINBBCTS

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