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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
...CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
The most recent addition to the world heritage list and the second natural world heritage site in Sri Lanka is the Central Highlands. It is a combination of peak Wilderness Sanctuary, Horton plains National Park and Knuckles mountain range. Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, named after the famous Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada(2238m), is a tropical rain forest that is spread over 224 square Km. Legends derive from the mark on the summit resembling the impression of a gigantic human foot. This the Buddhists devoutly worship as the sacred footprint of the Buddha, while the Hindus equally claim it as that of Siva, and the Muslims as that of Adam.
Forest that covered a large part of what is now peak wilderness was cleared during British colonial rule in Sri Lanka to gain land for coffee and tea estates. A part was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 25 October 1940. The altitude of peak wilderness varies from 305 to 2243 m above sea level so it has a more varied geography compared to other natural reserves on the island. At an altitude of 1500 m, montane rain forest with rath dun and other typical tree species still persist. Above 1700m cloud forest replaces that vegetation type. As one seconds into the hills, tree species with relatively big leaves are replaced by those with smaller leaves.
Horton plains is located on the southern plateau of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The plains are about 3000 hectares in extent, and are situated at around 2100m altitude. They are not tatally flat,but are formed of an undulating terrain of rolling hills. The peaks of kirigalpotta (2389m) and Thotupolakanda (2357 m), the second and the third highest of Sri Lanka, are situated to the west and north respectively.
The southern portion of this great table – land, at World’s End, ends so abruptly as to give the sensation of having literally arrived at the end of the world. One may stand at the brink of the precipice and gaze straight down the sheer side of the mountain upon another world 850 m below. The vertebrate fauna of the region include 24 species of mammals, 87 species of birds, nine species of repiles and eight species of amphibians. The Horton plains slender Loris, considered one of the world’s most endangered primates, is found only in the highlands of sri Lanka.
Top Central Province Tours
$500 Per Day
round tour
day 01===relax at hotel in negombo.
day 02===visit elephants orphanage.spice garden.kandy sacred tooth temple,kandy city tour cultural show.
stay over night at hotel in kandy.
day 03===visit royal botanical garden.tea factory and tea plantation.ramboda water falls.
stay over night at hotel in nuwaraeliya.
...Read moreday 01===relax at hotel in negombo.
day 02===visit elephants orphanage.spice garden.kandy sacred tooth temple,kandy city tour cultural show.
stay over night at hotel in kandy.
day 03===visit royal botanical garden.tea factory and tea plantation.ramboda water falls.
stay over night at hotel in nuwaraeliya.
day 04===visit greogery'lake,some water falls,adventure at white water raftings in kithulgala.
stay over night at hotel in nuwaraeliya.
day 05===visit horten plains.strawberry farm, dova rock temple,ella rock.rawana water falls.
stay over night at hotel in ella.
day 06===visit buduruwagala ancient statues,wild jeep safari at yala national park.
stay over night at hotel in tissamaharama.
day 07===boat ride to whales watching.stick fishing.
stay over night at hotel in galle.
day 08===visit old dutch fort in galle,coral gardens,gem mine.water sports at bentota.
stay over night at hotel in bentota.
day 09===visit turtle farm,sight seeings and shopping in colombo.
stay over night at hotel in colombo.
$250 Per Day
CULTURAL AND SIGHT SEEING TOURS FULL PACKAGE.
' Esala Perahara' [the procession ] in Kandy held in Kandy 01 st to 10 th August and would like to offer special tour package for travellers interest to see the 'Perahara' and nature of Srilanka.
TOUR NO 01.
03 days [ 02 nights ] tour.
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Day 01 st. start from Colombo.visit Elephants orphanage[pinnawala],Elephant ride,Visit sacred tooth temple[ Kandy] ,visit Tea factory and tea plantation,visit herbal garden. stay overnight in Kandy.
...Read more' Esala Perahara' [the procession ] in Kandy held in Kandy 01 st to 10 th August and would like to offer special tour package for travellers interest to see the 'Perahara' and nature of Srilanka.
TOUR NO 01.
03 days [ 02 nights ] tour.
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Day 01 st. start from Colombo.visit Elephants orphanage[pinnawala],Elephant ride,Visit sacred tooth temple[ Kandy] ,visit Tea factory and tea plantation,visit herbal garden. stay overnight in Kandy.
Day 02 nd. Visit Royal botanical garden.Bahirawakanda temple,City tour in Kandy.shopping in kandy City.see the cultural show,'. stay overnight in Kandy.
Day 03 rd. in the morning relax in the hotel and walk near the lake.evening back to Colombo.
PRICE...300 US dollars. [for 02 adults;for a 01 child is free of charge]
250 US dollars.[for 01 adult].
Above prices with accommodation in 03 or 02 stars hotels with meals[breakfast,lunch dinner],with all the entrance tickets,travel by an air conditioned luxury car.no additional charges,
TOUR NO 02.
07 days [ 06 nights ] tour.
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Day -1 st . start from Colombo.visit Elephants orphanage[Pinnawala].Elephant ride.visit tea factory and plantation.visit herbal garden,visit sacred tooth temple[Kandy].stay over night in Kandy.
Day 02 nd. visit royal botanical garden,Bahirawakanda temple,City tour in Kandy.shopping in Kandy,see the cultural show.'stay overnight in Kandy.
Day 03 rd. make a trip around the lake.visit ramboda water falls,highest tea plantation Pedro.and Labukale tea plantation,stay over night in Nuwaraeliya.
Day 04 th. visit Strawberry farm,Kandeala Sanctuary and tracks,visit Gregory lake and horse ride,visit Haggala botanic garden,city tour in Nuwaraeliya.stay overnight in Nuwaraeliya.
Day 05 th. visit Victoria park.visit st' Clair water fall and Devon water fall,make a white water rafting ride,and transfer to Bentota.stay overnight in Bentota.
Day 06 th.visit Kandevihara Temple.and turtle farm.boat trips and water sports in river.stay over night in Bentota.
Day 07 th. transfer to Colombo.visit site seeings in Colombo and shopping tour in Colombo and Departure.
PRICE-----800 US dollars [ for 02 adults. for a 01 child is free of charge]
650 US dollars [ for a 01 adult].
Above prices with accommodation in 03 or 02 stars hotels with meals[breakfast,lunch,dinner]with all the entrance tickets,travel by an air conditioned luxury car.no additional charges.
Itineraries can be changed according to travellers wish before or while traveling.
more than 03 passenger tours also can arrange .
$300 Per Day
Sri Lanka round tour ,Explore Sri Lanka 5Nights and 6Days
ITINERARY –Explore Sri Lanka 5Nights and 6Days
...Read moreITINERARY –Explore Sri Lanka 5Nights and 6Days
Day 1 AIRPORT / NEGOMBO / SIGIRIYA
Arrival, welcome & assistance at the airport leave for Sigiriya En-route visit Negombo. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, with huge imposing churches down almost every street. The sea & the catamarans are the backdrop to the Negombo scenery. P.M.visit Sigiriya located in the north-central part of Sri Lanka, preserves the architectural tradition of the country. The town is famous for its Rock, Gardens and Sanctuary. Sigiriya has spectacular importance in Sri Lanka. An ancient palace complex, erected during the reign of King Kasyapa, has been declared by UNESCO a world heritage site.
Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 2POLONNARUWA /MEDIRIGIRIYA
After breakfast excursion to Polonnaruwa, the second ancient capital city for three centuries,is one of the most interesting places in Sri Lanka with many well preserved ruins of palace and monasteries which easily can make every tourist to impress. Then visit Medirigiriya in the early evening.
Optional Elephant back jungle Safari for 01h30 minutes (Payment direct) Return back to the hotel for overnight.
Day 3DAMBULLA / NALANDA / MATALE / KANDY
After breakfast leave for Kandy. En-route visit Dambulla. In Sri Lanka history Dambulla cave complex dates back to 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. Even before the making of the complex it was well established as one of the largest monasteries in Sri Lanka. Dambulla caves have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Also known for bird watching then visit Nalanda Gedige the Abu Simbel of Sri Lanka Nalanda Gedige is one of a number of remarkable archaeological sites in Sri Lanka then visit a spice garden & batik factory in Matale. En-route to Kandy the center of the traditional arts in Sri Lanka visit the city of Kandy. The most famous landmark of Kandy is its lake, in the center of the city. Visit the Kandy Museum. Late in the evening view the Kandyan cultural performance & visit the temple of the sacred tooth relic of Buddha.
Return to hotel for overnight.
Day 4KANDY / PERADENIYA / PINNAWALA / NUWARAELIYA
After breakfast visit the royal botanical gardens of Peradeniya which is well known for its large number and variety of plants This garden is best known for it’s collection of orchids the largest in Asia. Then visit Pinnawela elephant Orphanage. This orphanage was established to feed nurse & house young elephants found abandoned by their mothers. Often the young ones fall into pits and ravines in their request for water during drought period P.M. leave for Nuwaraeliya the center of hill country, En-route visit a tea plantation and witness the manufacture of the world famous ‘’ Ceylon tea ‘’. Gregory Lake is one of attractive locations in Nuwaraeliya. Shanthipura (the city view point) Spend the evening walking in the cool climate.
Arrive at hotel for overnight.
Day 5NUWARAELIYA / KITULGALA / COLOMBO
After Breakfast leaves to Colombo via misty mountain routes and view waterfalls and landscape with tea plantation and other vegetation via Kitulgala the film Location of World War II movie "Bridge on the River Kwai", This River is now more popular among water sportsman for Rafting. Continuation to Colombo. Visit the fascinating city of Colombo which links the past with the present. You will visit the fort area, the commercial center, ’’Pettah’’ Colombo’s bustling bazaar area, a cinnamon garden which is full of large residences. You can do some last minute shopping at Odel, No limit etc.
Return to the hotel for overnight.
Day 6COLOMBO / AIRPORT After breakfast transfer to the airport to connect flight for departure Rooms till 12h00 in the afternoon.