LikeMo Package #9

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Wake up to the beautiful bird chirpings in Sigirya.

Savor breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and proceed to climb the historical Sigiriya rock fortress.

Moving with local people in sigiriya.

Seeing lot of monkeys when climbing. They are endemic to Sri lanka.

Proceed to ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura.

Take an ancient city tour in Anurdhapura.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Anuradhapura. (H/B)

Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress

Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District at sigiriya in the Central Province. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock approximately 180 meters (590 ft.) high. It was built by king Kashyapa in Sri Lanka. He built his palace on top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. before building his palace in here, It was a Buddhist monastery. He built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion on a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock. The name of this place is derived from this structure as the Lion Rock. Sigiriya is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site and it is one of the eight wonders of the world. It is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is a major city located in north central province of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of north central province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city lies 205 km. While Mahavamsa place the founding of the city in 437 BCE, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it a major human settlement on the island for almost three millennia and one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Asia. UNESCO named it as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1982 under the name of Sacred City of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is greatest monastic city of the ancient world that dates back to 5th Century BC remained the majestic seat of the kingdom of Sri Lanka until the 11th century A.D. Anuradhapura flourished as the Capital of Lanka from 377 BC to the end of the reign 1017 AD and was the Royal Seat for 1400 years under 130 kings as the capital of the Country. Anuradhapura offers a host of memorable sightseeing highlights. In the sacred city, there are eight main places of worship known as Athamasthana. They are Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiriya, Jethavanaramaya, Mirisawatiya and Lankaramaya.

Activities -

Wake up with the clam mind at secret Anuradhapura.

Devour breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and Proceed to Trincomalee.

Visit trincomalee city tour. (Trincomalee city, Sri Pathrakali Amman Kovil, British War Cemetery, Trincomalee natural harbor, outside seen the Pigeon Island)

Visit Trincomalee Fort Frederik.

Visit Unique Koneswaram Hindu Temple.

Enjoy Bay view of Unique Koneswaram Hindu Temple.

Visit Marble Beach at Trincomalee.

Get experience at Nilaweli Beach.

Visit to Pigeon Island and Whale watching is optional. (Not included)

Overnight stay and have dinner at Hotel in Trincomalee. (H/B)

Trincomalee

Trincomalee, ancient Gokanna, town and port, Sri Lanka, on the island’s northeastern coast. Trincomalee was in early times a major settlement of Indo-Aryan immigrants. It is situated on a peninsula in Trincomalee Bay, formerly called Koddiyar (meaning “Fort by the River”) Bay, one of the world’s finest natural harbours. Trincomalee begins at its magnificent natural harbour, considered for millennia to be one of the finest in Asia. It was used as a trading port throughout the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa periods, and was later the focus of battles during the colonial period when succeeding European nations vied for control of the island. When it was the turn of the British to colonise the island, then known as Ceylon, the Royal Navy established a naval base at Trincomalee which was later attacked by Japanese fighter pilots during World War II. At the Trincomalee War Cemetery, you can wander between rows of white gravestones belonging to soldiers of the British Empire killed during the war.

Activities -

Wake up with the clam mind at Trincomalee.

Devour breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and proceed to Polonnaruwa.

Tour around the ancient Polonnaruwa city.

Take dinner buffet a hotel at Polonnaruwa.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Polonnaruwa. (H/B)

Polonnaruwa

The modern town of Polonnaruwa is also known as New Town, and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. The second oldest of all Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first established as a military post by the Sinhalese kingdom. It was renamed Jananathamangalam by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country's then capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best-planned archaeological relic cities in the country, standing testimony to the discipline and greatness of the Kingdom's first rulers. Its beauty was also used as a backdrop to film scenes for the Duran Duran music video Save a Prayer in 1982. The ancient city of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Polonnaruwa is the second largest city in North Central Province, but it is known as one of the cleanest and more beautiful cities in the country. The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudra (a huge lake built in 1200), and attractive tourist hotels and hospitable people, make it a tourism hotspot.Another draw for tourists is the city's population of toque macaques. The monkeys have been living in the ruins since the human occupation and continued to thrive there long after the humans left. The city is dotted with temples, shrines, palaces and ruins. Explore the royal palace from the period of King Parakramabahu I (1153 – 1186). Once a massive structure with 50 rooms, today impressive walls still stand strong. Lion sculptures guard the stairs to the king’s audience hall, where intricately carved stone elephants line the walls and the king’s swimming pool with large crocodile mouth statues spout fresh water. An impressive collection of ruins forms the sacred quadrangle and in the middle is the vatadage (ancient structure) with four entrances leading to the place where the Sacred Tooth Relic was once housed. Explore the large stupa (hemispherical structure containing relics) Rankot Vihara and the monks’ quarters. A tribute built to the king’s queen, Dagaba Kiri Vihara is a perfectly preserved dagaba, lovingly repainted by devotees. Marvel at the massive 17m (55ft) Buddha statue at Lankatilaka and you can see big statue of Buddha at Gal Vihara, cut from one slab of granite. Built of stone, Hindu Temple No.2, in Polonnaruwa is tucked away in a small forest clearing.

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Wake up to the beautiful Peacock chirpings in Polonnaruwa.

Savor breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and Proceed to Kandy.

Moving with local people in Polonnaruwa.

On the way to Dambulla, you can taste sweet tropical fruits in the paradise of Sri Lanka.

Enroute can see Dambulla Golden Cave Temple in Sri Lanka. (Out side view).

Walk through the Spice village at Matale.

Get to know how best spices in the world are grown and made.

Proceed to the city of Kandy.

Getting valuable experience to know about Sri Lanka naturel gemstone from gem museum.

Witness a Sri Lankan traditional cultural show in free of charge.

Getting another experience with Kandy Lake and opportunity by feeding food to fish and taking pictures in front of beautiful Kandy Lake.

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Check in a beautiful hotel in Kandy and relax.

Savor dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Kandy. (H/B)

Dambulla Cave Temple (Out side view)

Dambulla Cave Temple is the largest cave temple in South Asia with a large number of murals. It's located in the Central Province of the Matale District. This is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex. It's respected by Sri Lankans as well as foreigners, especially Buddhists. The Dambulla Cave Temple is famous, because there are large gold color Buddha statues, ancient caves temples and murals. Dambulla Cave Temple is also a World Heritage Site Declared by UNESCO.

Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy. It's built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. There are many legends and folklore regarding the lake. There is a connected secret tunnel also.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Kandy

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is very famous among Buddhist people in the world as well as others. because there are enshrined Gautama Buddha’s tooth relic. The present Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is located in Kandy in Sri Lanka. During the Kandyan period, it was located in the existing royal palace complex.The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic was first built by King Wimaladharmasuriya in Kandy Kindom. The 32 buildings in Kandy, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic have been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Activities -

Enjoy the misty morning with a cup of iconic Ceylon tea.

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel.

Check out from the hotel and Proceed to Nuwara Eliya.

Enroute experience at world famous tea estate, factory & plantation. Enjoy and taste Ceylon tea at tea factory.

Check in beautiful hill country hotel at Nuwara Eliya.

Experience and visit Nuwara Eliya city tour.

Visit the Haggala Botanical Garden.

Savor dinner at hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Nuwara eliya. (H/B)

Tea Factory

It's introduced in 1867, Ceylon Tea has grown to be the top agriculture export in Sri Lanka and provides direct and indirect employment to nearly 1 million people while around 4% of the country’s land area is covered in tea plantations amounting to nearly 203,000 hectares. Sri Lanka’s tea-growing areas are mainly concentrated in the central highlands and southern inland areas in the country. Sri Lanka’s tea-growing areas are namely Nuwara Eliya, Uda Pussellawa, Uva, Dimbula, Kandy, Sabaragamuwa, and Ruhuna. Each area produces a uniquely flavoured world famous Ceylon Tea.

Nuwara Eliya

Located in the elevated south-central region of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is a travel destination one should never miss while on their Sri Lanka vacation. As Sri Lanka is a tropical country with high humidity, Nuwara Eliya was favored by the British during colonization for its exceptionally cold climate. Thus, European flora and fauna and European fruits like strawberries were grown. The elegant mountains blanketed by the foggy chill, foamy streams of waterfalls, and the beautiful parks and rivers have made the perfect Sri Lanka vacation.

Nuwara eliya city tour

Experience the charming city of Nuwara Eliya, also known as little England. All the main attractions of Nuwara eliya city tour which include colonial buildings, Lake Gregory, Victoria Park, Red post office, Horse race coast, Hindu temple, seeing beautiful landscapes covered with tea and a contrasting view apart from other major cities of Sri Lanka.

Haggala Botanical Garden

It is the second largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. The garden is contiguous to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve. Hakgala Botanical Garden is situated on the Nuwara Eliya-Badulla main road, 16 km from Nuwara Eliya. The garden has a cool temperate climate because of altitude is 5,400 feet above sea level. The garden was established in 1861, under George Henry Kendrick Thwaites as an experimental cultivation of Cinchona, a commercial crop thriving at the time. Once after the Tea replaced the Cinchona, it was turned into an experimental Tea cultivation. In 1884 it transformed into a garden. Since then many subtropical and some temperate plants were planted in the gardens. In the folklores, it says Sri Lankan demon King Ravana after abducting Sita, kept her hidden in this area and area was offered to Sita as a pleasure garden, the place finds mention in the Ramayana as Ashok Vatika. The area was named as "Sita Eliya" and "Sita Amman Temple" was built on the site. There are over 10,000 species of flora planted here and during the Spring season in Nuwara Eliya thousands of visitors come to see the blooms here. The garden is famous for number of species of Orchids and Roses are planted there.

Activities -

Wake up enjoying a cup of Ceylon tea at the hotel.

Enjoy and relaxing at very cool climate.

Savor a breakfast at the hotel.

Check out from the hotel and Proceed to Ella in Sri Lanka.

Climb up Little Adam’s peak.

Walk along the rails of Nine Arch Bridge.

Visit to Diyaluma Falls, 2nd highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.

Check in beautiful hill country hotel at Ella.

Savor dinner at hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Ella. (H/B)

Ella

The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.

Little Adam’s Peak

Little Adam’s Peak may be smaller than its bigger sibling Adam’s Peak. The stunning ridge is made up of three green peaks that tower above the valley below. Hike through incredible nature, passing through local villages, tea plantations, and long grass fields. Reaching the top is a feeling like no other. It’s a chance to take in the sensational, panoramic views and feel as if you’re on top of the world.

Nine Arch Bridge

The surrounding area has seen a steady increase of tourism due to the bridge's architectural ingenuity and the profuse greenery in the nearby hillsides. The construction of the bridge is generally attributed to a local Ceylonese builder, P. K. Appuhami, in consultation with British engineers. The chief designer and project manager of the upcountry railway line of Ceylon' project was D. J. Wimalasurendra, a distinguished Ceylonese engineer and inventor. The designer of the viaduct was Harold Cuthbert Marwood of Railway Construction Department of Ceylon Government Railway. The 1923 report titled "Construction of a Concrete Railway Viaduct in Ceylon" published by the Engineering Association of Ceylon has details of all the records including the plans and drawings.

Diyaluma Falls

Diyaluma Falls is 220 m (720 ft) high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 619th highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km (3.7 mi) away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.

Activities -

Wake up, Enjoy and relaxing at cool climate.

Savor a breakfast at the hotel.

Check out from the hotel and Proceed to Yala in Sri Lanka.

Enroute enjoy view of tea field at Lipton’s Seat.

Enroute enjoy the view of Ravana Ella Fall.

Check in to your beautiful beach hotel at down south.

Enjoy dinner at sea side hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in front of beach in Kaluthara. (H/B)

Lipton’s Seat

This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella.

Ravana Ella Fall

This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary, and are located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the local railway station at Ella.

Activities -

Wake up, Enjoy and relaxing at hot climate.

Enjoy a Packed breakfast on the way by vehicle.

Visit to Yala National Park.

Check out from the hotel and Proceed to Galle in Sri Lanka.

Check in to your beautiful beach hotel.

Enjoy dinner at sea side hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in front of beach in Galle. (H/B).

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. The park covers 979 square kilometres (378 sq mi) and is located about 300 kilometres (190 mi) from Colombo. The Yala National Park consists of five blocks numbered from Block 1 to Block 5. Block 1 has 2 gates. One is at Palatupana which can be accessed via Tissamaharama and the other is at Katagamuwa which can be accessed via Kataragama. Block 2 can be accessed via the same gates as Block 1. Blocks 1 & 2 remain the most visited. Block 3, 4 & 5 can be accessed from the Galge entrance on the Buttala-Kataragama Road. These blocks are usually accessed by visitors who want to avoid the congestion at the other entrances.

Activities -

Enjoy and relaxing at the beach.

Savor a breakfast at the hotel.

Take part in the famous historic Galle city tour.

Listen to the interesting tales about Galle fort.

Site seeing the beauty of colonial architecture in Galle.

Experience the fish market at Galle in front of Indian Ocean.

Getting a beautiful experience about the sea turtle by visiting turtle conversation center.

Learning about Sri Lanka’s sea turtles and pioneering turtle conservation project.

Experience the iconic Madu River Boat ride.

Don’t miss the stunning sunset by the beach.

Get back to the beach hotel and relax.

Enjoy a dinner at the hotel.

Overnight stay in the beach hotel at Bentota. (H/B).

Galle Fort

Galle Fort is in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century. It is a historical, archaeological and architectural heritage monument, which even after more than 432 years maintains a polished appearance, due to extensive reconstruction work done by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. The galle fort has been declared as World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

Turtle Hatchery

Turtle Hatchery in Sri Lanka is a sanctuary that works on increasing the rate of survival of baby turtles on the island. The centre functions mainly as a hatchery and makes huge efforts to increase the rate of hatching, and survival of baby turtles in their very initial stages. However the Care centre also works on sick or injured adults; treating them and releasing them back into the ocean. They also run volunteer programs and awareness programs for local and international visitors.

Madu River

The Madu River is very rich in biodiversity. It passes through the wet zone of Sri Lanka opening up into the large Madu Lagoon on its way to the Indian Ocean. You can visit and get experience with madu ganga boat tour, Mangrove swamps of madu ganga, Fish massage spas, Cinnamon island, Madu Ganga lake, lot of small island (Ma doowa, Satha paha doowa).

Activities -

Wake up to the calm sound of beach waves.

Start your day with an exercises your selves.

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and Proceed to Colombo by train.

Experience by train in sea side with amazing beach views.

Enjoy a city tour in Colombo.

Visit Sri Lanka’s best shopping malls.

Proceed to airport for your schedule flight with so much to remember and cherish one day and have a safe flight!

Note: Hotel's check in time is 14.00 hours and check out time is 12.00 hours.

Colombo City

Colombo is the commercial city of Sri Lanka. Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments. Famous landmarks in Colombo include Galle face green, Colombo port, Colombo port city, Central bank, Viharamahadevi Park, Beira Lake, Colombo racecourse, University of Colombo, Independent square, BMICH, Nelum pokuna theatre, One galle face, Gangaramaya Temple, Dutch museum, Colombo lotus tower, the National museum and Planetarium (some places are outside view).