Sri Lanka "The Wonder of Asia"

Sri Lanka Tour

ITINERARY.

Ø  Day 01  – Kurunegala

·         Your tour guide will be waiting for you on arrival at Colombo International Airport and from there you’ll take to Kurunegala.  Visit to RedhiviharayaKnown as Silver Temple is a 2nd-century BCE Theravada Buddhist temple in the village of Ridigama, Sri Lanka. Built during the reign of Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura, the temple is considered as the place where the silver ore, which provided silver to complete Ruwanwelisaya; one of the largest stupa in Sri Lanka, was discovered. According to the chronicles Mahavamsa and Thupavamsa, the RidiViharaya complex was built in gratitude for helping him cherish his dream of completing Ruwanwelisaya. Also visiting to Ramboddagallalargest rock carved. Buddha Statue in Sri Lanka.

Ø  Day 02 – Anuradhapura

·         After breakfast visiting to Anuradhapura. En route visiting to padaniya ancient temple. Visiting to Anuradhapura Buddhist archeological city in the evening. Was known as the first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Founded by King Pandukabhaya in 377 BC, the kingdom's authority extended throughout the country, although several independent areas emerged from time to time, which grew more numerous towards the end of the kingdom. Nonetheless, the king of Anuradhapura was seen as the supreme ruler of the country throughout the Anuradhapura period. Buddhism played a strong role in the Anuradhapura period, influencing its culture, laws and methods of governance. Society and culture were revolutionized when the faith was introduced during the reign of DevanampiyaTissa this cultural change was further strengthened by the arrival of the Tooth Relic of the Buddha in Sri Lanka and the patronage extended by her rulers.

Ø  Day 03 – Dambulla

·         After breakfast visit to Ritigala Buddhist Monastry.Ritigala is an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain in Sri Lanka. The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE. It is located 43 km away from the ancient monastic city of Anuradhapura.After complete proceeding to Dambulla. En route visiting to UNESCO World Heritage listed, DambullaGolden cave temple complex.

·         Overnight at Dambulla.

Ø  Day 04 – Dambulla

·         After breakfast visit to toUNESCO World Heritage listed, Polonnaruwa archeological city. The Kingdom of Polonnaruwa was the kingdom from which Sri Lankan kings ruled the island from the 8th century until 1310 CE. Pollonnaruwa was the fifth administrative center of the Kingdom of Rajarata. (2nd Kingdom of Ancient Sri Lanka)

·         Overnight at Dambulla.

Ø  Day 05– Kandy

·         After breakfast proceed to Kandy. En route visit to the spicy garden at Matheleto see the different spices and visit to matheleancient temple. The significance of the temple is an original piece of the Buddhist writing "Pāli Canon":After Buddha's death, the Buddha Dhamma (a sort of imaginary bible for Buddhism) was passed on from generation to generation verbally by his pupils.

·         In the 1st Century BC, during King Walagamba's time, there had been a famine for 12 years which was known as 'Baminithiyasaya'. There was also a South Indian invasion at the same time. The Bhikkusrealised that these problems would be a danger to the Buddha Dhamma. Due to the famine, they had to eat yams, roots and leaves and underwent a difficult time. Under these conditions, memorising and repeating the Dhamma was difficult. About 60 of them went to Malaya Rata which is said to be the hill country. They lived on the banks of the MahaweliRiver under harsh conditions. They saw dead animals. The Theras were weak and realised that the Buddha Dhamma was in danger of being lost.After surviving the twelve years and the return of King Walagamba from hiding after fourteen years, the pupils who went to India and the hill country returned to KallagamaJanapadaya. They discussed and decided that they should write the 'Tripitaka' (the Pali) to preserve the Dhamma for future generations. However, they realised that Anuradhapura was not suitable for this purpose and decided on 'Alokalena' in MathulaJanapadaya, now Aluvihare in Matale.Check in to the hotel and visit to Canadian cultural dancing show in the evening and visiting to temple of tooth relic.

·        Overnight at Kandy.

Ø  Day 6– Kandy

·         After breakfast proceed to Ambakke, gadoladeniya and lankathilakaancient temple and ambuluwawa rock temple.

·         Overnight at Kandy.

Ø  Day 7 – Negombo

·         After breakfast proceed to Colombo. En route visit to Keliniya ancient temple. Buddhists believe the temple to have been hallowed during the third and final visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka, eight years after gaining enlightenment. Its history would thus go back to before 500 BCE. In the evening proceeding to Colombo city tour.

·         Overnight atNegombo.

·         Day 8

·         Colombo city tour

·         Transfer to Colombo International Airport for your onward flight.

TOTAL COST FOR THE TOUR (INR)

45000.00 INR per person

COSTS INCLUDED WITH THE PACKAGE

 Return Air fare ( Mumbai to Colombo )

·         Meal plan will be  (Bed, Breakfast & Dinner  veg  food)

·         Transport in a late model air-conditioned van.

·         English speaking tour guide throughout the entire tour.

·         All Entrance fees. Mention in red.

·         Visa

·         Laundry, extra snacks, tea/coffee etc.

COSTS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE PACKAGE

·         Activities not specified above.

·         Tips.

·         Personal expenses.

Ø  Booking procedure :-

On confirmation clients has to pay Rs 20,000/- per person. Balance payment has to be paid 30 days before the departure date. In case those who will do the booking closer to the departure they have to pay full payment 30 days before the departure date.

Ø  Passport :-

·         The tour participant must have a clean, clear, intact & undamaged passport.

·         The expiry date of passport should be minimum of 6 months from the return date of the trip. With sufficient blank pages (min.3 pages).

Note: - All efforts will be made to follow the below itinerary.however, there is a possibility that the itinerary sequence may change. But it will include all the meals and sightseeing as per the itinerary. Kindly co-operate with us during the tour.   

Mr. Ashish Nirvana:- 72085 86074

Mr.  Pragat Padghan :- 97629 7044

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