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L A N K A E X P L O R E R H O L I D A Y S “Travel with LankaExplorer Holidays “ ------“Small Group Holiday in Sri – 06 Nights | 07 Days”

Introduction ” Small Group Holiday in ” This is a fantastic idea to escape a few days away from your busy life and relive your stress. Especially made for office staff, Group of family adults, School Teaches, Aircrew Staff, Nurses / Doctors, etc. This is complete full board package (3 Meals, Transportation, Guide Service, and Entrance) with 7 days tour in Sri Lanka. 1st Night you will be in the Kingdom(UNESCO Heritage City), 2nd Day in Sigiriya | (UNESCO Heritage City), 3rd Day in (UNESCO Heritage City), 4th Day Nuwara Eliya (Cold Mountain Tea Plantation area), 5th and 6th day will be in Bentota , Where is one of the amazing beach in Sri Lanka with water sports . If you wish to increase the days or decrees the days please let us know or arrange any other service such as Ayurvedic massage service or Surfing activities. We wish you will be happy about the itinerary and let us know your comments below – Thank you.

Price Includes ✓ 06 Nights | 07 Days ✓ 3* Hotel Accommodation (Triple Sharing) ✓ Tour Guide ✓ Entrance Fees ✓ All transportation in destination location ✓ Private van or mini bus with English speaking driver ✓ Three meals per day ✓ Government tax & Service charge

Complementary ✓ 1 SIM Cards (100SLR+100SLR worth data & Calling mints ✓ Airport pic & Drop ✓ Complete package free for group leader ✓ Highway Cost ✓ Daily water ✓ Boat safari in Madu river at Bentota ✓ Dutch tour

Day 1- Arrival | | | Mihintale

Welcome assistance at the airport | Transfer to the Anuradhapura Kingdom

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A little bit of Yapahuwa Yapahuwa was one of the ephemeral capitals of medieval Sri Lanka. The citadel of Yapahuwa lying midway between Kurunagala and Anuradhapura was built around a huge granite rock rising abruptly almost a hundred meters above the surrounding lowlands

A little bit of Anuradhapura Kingdom King Pandukabhaya, the founder and first ruler of the Anuradhapura Kingdom, fixed village boundaries in the country and established an administration system by appointing village headmen. He constructed hermitages, houses for the poor, cemeteries, and irrigation tanks. He brought a large portion of the country under the control of the Anuradhapura Kingdom. However, it was not until the reign of Dutthagamani (161–137 BC) that the whole country was unified under the Anuradhapura Kingdom. He defeated 32 rulers in different parts of the country before he killed , the South Indian ruler who was occupying Anuradhapura, and ascended to the throne. The chronicle Mahavamsa describes his reign with much praise and devotes 11 chapters out of 37 for his reign. He is described as both a warrior king and a devout Buddhist. After unifying the country, he helped establish Buddhism on a firm and secure base and built several monasteries and shrines including the Ruwanweli Seya and Lovamahapaya

Another notable king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom is Valagamba (103, 89–77 BC), also known as Vatthagamani Abhaya. Saddha Tissa (137–119 BC), Mahaculi Mahatissa (77–63 BC), Vasabha (67–111), Gajabahu I (114–136), Dhatusena (455–473), Aggabodhi I (571–604) and Aggabodhi II (604–614) were among the rulers who held sway over the entire country after Dutthagamani and Valagamba. Rulers from Kutakanna Tissa (44–22 BC) to Amandagamani (29–19 BC) also managed to keep the whole country By the time of V (982–1017), the last king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom.

A little bit of Mihintale Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of . It is now a pilgrimage site and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures. Eight miles (12.875 Km) east of Anuradhapura, close to the Anuradhapura – Trincomalee Road is situated the “Missaka Pabbata” which is 1,000 feet (300 m) in height and is one of the peaks of a mountainous range. According to Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa, Thera Mahinda came to Sri Lanka from on the full moon day of the month of Poson (June) and met King Devanampiyatissa and the people, and preached the doctrine. The traditional spot where this meeting took place is revered by the Buddhists of Sri Lanka. Therefore, in the month of Poson, Buddhists make their pilgrimage to Anuradhapura and Mihintale.

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Meal Plan: ➢ Breakfast : On the way to Anuradhapura ➢ Lunch : On the Site ➢ Dinner : At Hotel

Things to do: ➢ Sightseeing at the Anuradhapura Kingdom ➢ Sightseeing at Mihintale ➢ Stay overnights in the Anuradhapura Kingdom

Day 2 - Sigiriya & Dambulla After breakfast at Anuradhapura, Moving to Sigiriya & Dambulla

A little bit of Sigiriya

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock, pronounced see-gi-RI-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters (660 ft) high.

According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock, he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure — Sīnhāgiri, the Lion Rock (an etymology similar to Siṃhapura, the Sanskrit name of , the Lion City).

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The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

A little bit of Dambulla

Dambulla is a town, situated in the Matale, Central Province of Sri Lanka, situated 148 km north-east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy. Due to its location at a major junction, it is the center of vegetable distribution in the country.

Meal Plan: ➢ Breakfast : At Hotel ➢ Lunch : On the Site ➢ Dinner : At Hotel

Things to do : ➢ Sigiriya Lion Rock

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➢ ➢ Stay overnights in Sigiriya

Day 3 - Kandy

After breakfast at Sigiriya, Moving to Kandy

A little bit of Kandy

Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

Meal Plan: ➢ Breakfast : At Hotel ➢ Lunch : On the Site ➢ Dinner : At Hotel

Things to do: ➢ Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage ➢ National Spice Garden ➢ Kandy Lake & Upper Lake drive ➢ Temple of The Tooth relic ➢ Cultural dance show ➢ Gem Museum ➢ Peradeniya Botanical Garden ➢ Kandy city tour ➢ Stay overnights in Kandy

Day 4 - Nuwara Eliya

After breakfast at Kandy, Moving to Nuwara Eliya

A little bit of Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Densely forested Galway’s Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.

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Meal Plan: ➢ Breakfast: At Hotel ➢ Lunch: On the Site ➢ Dinner: At Hotel

Things to do: ➢ Diyaluma Falls ➢ Horton Plains to World’s End ➢ Hakgala Botanical Gardens ➢ Tea estates and see St. Clair’s Falls ➢ Ambewela Farm ➢ Strawberries Farm ➢ Victoria Park ➢ SitaAamman Hindu Temple ➢ Stay overnights in Nuwara Eliya Day 5 & 6 - Bentota |Galle After breakfast at Nuwara Eliya, Moving to Bentota

A little bit of Bentota,

Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Coral-rich dive sites include Canoe Rock. On Bentota River, centuries-old Galapota Temple has a large Buddha statue. Southeast is Lunuganga, the estate, and gardens of architect Geoffrey Bawa. Northeast is his brother Bevis’s Brief Garden.

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Meal Plan: ➢ Breakfast: At Hotel ➢ Lunch: On the Site ➢ Dinner: At Hotel

Things to do: ➢ Chill out at Bentota beach ➢ Visit Kosgoda Turtle hatchery ➢ Boat safari in Madu River ➢ Sightseeing in moonstone mine ➢ Sightseeing at Galle Dutch Fort ➢ Sightseeing at Kande Viharaya Temple ➢ Stay over two nights in Bentota

Day 7- Departure

Breakfast: At Hotel Lunch : At the City Transfer to Colombo airport (3hrs before departure)

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