SRI LANKA TOURS – 05 DAYS 04 NIGHTS – Special Promotion

KANDY – NUWARA ELIYA – KULUTARA- COLOMBO

Airport Representative assigned by GSS ROSE TRAVEL will meet & great you on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

 Proceed in a very comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to hotel in Colombo.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day Two: Colombo to Kandy (115km – 03hours 20minutes)

After breakfast at the hotel depart to Kandy.
En route visit the Susantha Spice Garden in Mawanella.

Sri Lanka is famous for its spices and spices gardens. These spice gardens offer tourists memorable visits to various spice plantations in Sri Lanka. In order to promote and uplift spice growing and spice gardens of Sri Lanka a spice council was established with all key industry private and public sector stakeholders. During early historical times Sri Lanka Known as Taprobane, was world renowned for its quality spices. During ancient times the Greeks, Romans and the Arabic maintained their links with Sri Lanka through the spice trade.

Upon arrival commence a city tour of Kandy.

In 1592 Kandy became the capital city of the last remaining independent kingdom in Sri Lanka after the coastal regions had been conquered by the Portuguese. Invasions by the Portuguese and the Dutch (16th, 17th and 18th century) and also by the British (most notably in 1803) were repelled. The last ruling dynasty of Kandy was the Nayaks of Kandy. Kandy preserved its independence until it finally fell to the British in 1815. The British deposed the king, Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, and all claimants to the throne, thus ending the last traditional monarchy of Sri Lanka, and replaced it with their monarchy. As the capital, Kandy had become home to the relic of the tooth of the Buddha which symbolizes a 4th-century tradition that used to be linked to royalty since the protector of the relic was seen fit to rule the land. Thus, the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth were associated with the administrative and religious functions of the capital city. Even after its conquest by the British, Kandy has preserved its function as the religious capital of the Sinhalese and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, namely those belonging to the Theravada school. Visit the Kandy town and Bazaar, The arts & crafts centre, a Gem museum and a lapidary.

Have lunch at a restaurant.
In the evening view the Kandy Cultural Show.

Kandy cultural show (Kandy Dance) program. Is one of the famous evening events not to be missed when visiting this heritage city. It starts in the evening and runs for more than 1 hr. Listen to the captivating traditional drummers and be mesmerized viewing the many different art forms from the up country and low country of the island. The spectacular fire dancers and other folklore, Demon dancers, Traditional Kandyan dancers are a definite breathtaking experience to the locals and visitors alike.

Proceed to hotel in Kandy.
Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel leave for Nuwara Eliya.
En-route you can stop at a Tea Plantation and go through ‘Tea Experience’ while enjoying the spectacular scenery.

Have lunch at a restaurant.
Upon arrival commence a city tour of Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara Eliya is known as, Little England of Sri Lanka. Is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations. It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence. Houses are like country cottages or Queen Ann style mansions.

Proceed to hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Spend the evening relaxing in the cool climate.
Dinner & Overnight at stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel leave for Kalutara.
En route have lunch at a restaurant.

Kalutara, a popular beachside getaway just an hour south of Colombo, Kalutara is as recognizable for its enormous white Buddhist stupa as for its inviting white-sand beaches.

Proceed to hotel in Kalutara.
Spend the evening relaxing in the beach.
Dinner & Overnight at stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel leave for Colombo.
Upon arrival commence a city tour of Colombo.

Colombo is a modern city which blends the beauty of the old world charm and modern day development. The busy Bazaar, Fort & Pettah area, Old Dutch church, Kovil, Temple in Gangaramaya, Town Hall, Independence square and other areas in Colombo could be explored whilst on tour apart from the bargain shopping at popular stores.

Have lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon consider going shopping in Colombo.

When shopping in Colombo, your options are anything but limiting. From modern, air conditioned malls to the famously buzzing street markets, there’s something for everyone. Knowing where to go is the key to getting the best out of Sri Lanka’s shopping haven.

Colombo itself has a fair share of shopping malls and department stores. With everything from the latest pair of shoes & designer jewelry to mobile phones and electronic items, Colombo has an exhaustive variety of things to buy.

No matter how much of shopping you do in Colombo, your shopping isn’t complete without experiencing the hustle and bustle of Pettah. With almost anything being available in the many narrow streets, you will have plenty of shops to choose from that will satisfy your retail needs. Shops are located in clusters, with specific types of items being sold in each cluster. Although driving through, and parking maybe problematic, the entire stretch of shops are located within a “walkable” distance. Whatever you choose to purchase, be sure to polish your bargaining skills, which is important to fetch the best prices.

Leave for airport in time for flight out of Sri Lanka.
(05 hours prior to flight departure)

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