North & East Tour 09 Nights /10 Days `

Day 1 ARRIVAL /

Arrival , welcome by Helanka Vacations Representative and travel to Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa, ’s splendid medieval capital was established as the first city of the land in the 11th Century, A.D. It replaced Anuradhapura, which was plundered, made desolate and laid hopelessly bare to the invading armies from South India. Three Kings dominate the chronicles of the city and the period. The city reached a dazzling but pitifully brief zenith in the 12th century and though ravaged by invasion in the centuries that followed, much evidence remains of the old grandeur and glory.The ruins of the ancient city stand on the east shore of a large artificial lake, the Topa Wewa Lake, or Parakrama Samudraya (the Sea of Parakrama), built by King Parakramabahu I (1153-86), whose reign was Polonnaruwa‘s golden age. Within a rectangle of city walls stand palace buildings and clusters of dozens of dagobas, temples and various other religious buildings.A scattering of other historic buildings can be found to the north of the main complex, outside the city walls and close to the main road to Habarana and Dambulla..

Overnight stay in Polonnaruwa.

North & East Tour 09 Nights /10 Days `

Day 2 POLONNARUWA / PASIKUDDAH

After breakfast Sightseeing in Polonnaruwa with visits to the largest man-made reservoir, the “Parakrama Samudraya” (the sea of Parakrama) built during King Parakrama’s reign. Also see the ruins of Shiva Devales and Hindu style decor which show the influence of Hindu culture on Sinhala Buddhist culture. The “Gal Vihara Complex” with its imposing Buddha sculptures in granite which is one of the most evocative pieces of sculpture in the world can be seen. Unique style of brick work architecture can also be seen at Lankathilaka Viharaya. The other interesting places are the ruins of the King’s Council Chamber, the Royal Pavilion, Kirivehera and the Gal Viaharaya. All these places show the height of stone craft and artistry of this period.

Later proceed to Pasikudah.

Pasikudah is a coastal resort town located 35 kilometers northwest of , , Sri Lanka. Historically a small Tamil hamlet alongside nearby , it used to be a popular tourist destination, however suffered huge devastation following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the .[ Foreign travel to Pasikudah has recently increased due to growth in investment and development. It is home to the Pasikudah Mariamman temple. Pasikudah is easily accessible from the cities of and Batticaloa. The nearest airport to Pasikudah is Batticaloa Airport, which has scheduled flights operating from Bandaranaike International Airport. Arrive and check in for Overnight stay at hotel in Pasikudah

North & East Tour 09 Nights /10 Days `

Day 3 PASIKUDAH

Full day relax in Beach at Pasikudah.

Overnight stay at an Hotel in Pasikudah.

Day 4 PASIKUDAH / TRINCOMALEE

Breakfast at Hotel , today you will proceeding to Trincomalee.

Trincomalee also known as Gokanna, is the administrative headquarters of the and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, 113 miles south of Jaffna and 69 miles north of Batticaloa, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil language speaking culture on the island for over two millennia. With a population of 99,135, the city is built on a peninsula of the same name, which divides its inner and outer harbours. People from Trincomalee are known as Trincomalians and the local authority is Trincomalee Urban Council. Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai and is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College. Trincomalee is also the site of the Trincomalee railway station and an ancient ferry service to Jaffna and the south side of the harbour at Muttur.

Arrive and check in to an Hotel in Trincomalee for overnight stay.

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Day 5 TRINCOMALEE

Breakfast at Hotel and then start your sightseeing tour of Trincomalee by visiting the Trincomalee Harbour , Koneawaram Temple , Kinniya Hot Springs , Fort Frederick , Dutch Bay , Sri Lanka Naval Museum , Trincomalee War Cemetery.

Afternoon relax in the Beach for sports activities.

Overnight stay in Trincomalee.

Day 6 TRINCOMALEE / PIGEON ISLAND / TRINCOMALEE

After breakfast full day excursion to Pigeon Island.

Pigeon Island National Park is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. The national park is situated 1 km off the coast of , a coastal town in Eastern Province, encompassing a total area of 471.429 hectares. The island's name derives from the rock pigeon which has colonized it. The national park contains some of the best remaining coral reefs of Sri Lanka Pigeon Island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963. In 2003 it was redesignated as a national park. This national park is the 17th in Sri Lanka. The island was used as a shooting range during the colonial era.[2] Pigeon Island is one of the several protected areas affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004

Optional – Pigeon Island - do the snorkeling/scuba diving is also within your reach / Whale and Dolphin watching.

Return back to Trincomalee for overnight stay North & East Tour 09 Nights /10 Days `

Day 7 TRINCOMALEE / HABARANA

Breakfast at Hotel and then depart for Habarana.

Arrive and check in at an Hotel in Habarana.

Afternoon Safari Tour of Minneriya National Park.

Minneriya National Park is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts. The park earned revenue of Rs. 10.7 millions in the six months ending in August 2009.[2] Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka.[3] The park is situated 182 kilometres (113 mi) from Colombo.

Return to Hotel for overnight stay.

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Day 8 HABARANA / SIGIRYA / HABARANA

Breakfast at Hotel , then visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.

Overnight stay in Habarana.

Day 9 HABARANA / COLOMBO

Breakfast at Hotel, thereafter proceed to Colombo. Arrive in Colombo.

Colombo is the commercial capital[3] and largest city of Sri Lanka. According to the Brookings Institution, Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the city proper. It is the financial centre of the island and a popular tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is within the urban area of, and a suburb of, Colombo. It is also the administrative capital of Western Province, Sri Lanka and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins.[8] It was the legislative capital of Sri Lanka until 1982.

Afternoon brief city tour of Colombo. North & East Tour 09 Nights /10 Days `

Overnight stay in Colombo.

Day 10 DEPARTURE

Breakfast and then proceed to Airport for your Departure flights.

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4 star hotels sharing basis Price (Per Person)

Double room Sharing USD 1025.00

5 star hotels sharing basis Price (Per Person)

Double room Sharing USD 1250.00

 Early Check-In and Lake Check-Out  9 nights’ accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis in DBL rooms sharing basis.  Tips and other expenses of a personal nature  Transport in an Air-Conditioned Car with an  Boat/Jeep fees

English-Speaking Guide.  Entrance Fees  Meals on Bed and Breakfast Basis  Camera permits (for tourist sites)

 Tour pack with the compliments of Helanka  Lunch & Dinner on tour.  All extra expenses to Hotels. Vacations.  Government TAX

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