Destinations Covered: Colombo - Kandy
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kandy
Meet on arrival and transfer from Airport to Kandy.Afternoon - Do 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. Thereafter witness a cultural show.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 02: Kandy / Colombo
Breakfast at the Hotel Morning - Visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
Royal Botanical Gardens - 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.
Transfer to Colombo via Pinnawala.
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. The free movement of the herd enhanced the chances for respective individuals of both sexes to get together and mate. The nearby river played a dominant role in this regard, and in 1984, the first baby of Pinnawela was born.
The success story of Pinnawela has drawn the attention of scientists from all over the world. A considerable number of books and research articles on Pinnawela have been published in several languages. The members of the Pinnawela herd have been filmed, videoed and photographed thousands of times by professionals.
Afternoon city & shopping 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 Fashion, ODEL, Noritake ceramic shop & a local souvenir shop.
Overnight stay in Wattala - Seeduwa or Colombo. ( at a supplement )
Day 03: Colombo / Depart
After Breakfast transfer to Airport to connect the departure flight .Inclusions:
- Accommodation in standard room on bed & breakfast basis for 2 nights from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 3 at hotels specified or of similar standard.
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle as per programme.
- Services of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide for groups up to 6 pax.
- Professionally qualified English speaking national guide will accompany groups above 7 pax.
- Video and Camera permits.
- Lunch & dinner throughout the tour.
- Any entrance fees.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other services not specified above.
The rates quoted are valid only for the Indian Passport holders and expatriates holding Indian Resident visa, which should be produced on request.
