LANKA SPORTREIZEN #29B, S.De s.Jayasinghe Mw,Kalubowila, Dehiwala, Tel+94112812100 FAX +94112812098 07 Nights/08 Days

Day 01 Airport/

Arrival, welcome by a representative of Lanka Sportreizen and transfer to Dambulla. In Dambulla visit . (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dambulla_cave_temple)

Dambulla Cave Temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla.

Day 02 Day Excursion

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Anuradhapura & have a City tour in Anuradhapura Ancient City.

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Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka and the capital of Anuradhapura District. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well- preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization. It was the third capital of the kingdom of , following the kingdoms of Tambapanni and Nuwara. The city, now a World Heritage site, was the centre of for many centuries. The city lies 205 km (127 mi) north of the current capital of in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu River. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and one of the eight World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. Available Attractions: Braze Palace, Mahamewunawa, Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Mirisawetiya Pagoda, Ruwanweliseya pagoda, pagoda, Abayagiriya Pagoda, Jethawanaramaya pagoda, Samadhi Buddha, Kuttam Pokuna, Temple.

Then proceed back to Dambulla & overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla.

Day 03 Day Excursion

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Polonnaruwa & do a City Tour. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polonnaruwa)

Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated Chola invaders in 1070 to reunite the country once more under a local leader. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site.

Available Sites: Rankot Vihara, Pabalu Wehera, Buddha Statue at Lankatilaka, Royal Palace, Audience Hall,

Swimming Pool, Sacred Quadrangle, , Buddha Figures at .

Then proceed back to Dambulla & overnight stay at hotel in Dambulla.

Day 04 Dambulla/

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Kandy. Enroute visit Aluvihare Rock Temple in .

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The history of Aluvihare Rock Temple is traced back to the 3rd Century B.C to the reign of King Devanampiyatissa. It is believed that the King built the dagoba, planted the Bo sapling and founded the temple after the introduction of Buddhism to the country during his reign.

Then visit Temple of Tooth in Kandy. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_the_Tooth)

Kandy is the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings before falling to the British & it’s a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures vision of splendour of magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. The centre of attraction is the golden roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha . It is a City for arts and crafts as well culture and history.

And visit Lankatilaka Vihara.

In the evening visit a Cultural Performance in Kandy.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kandy.

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Day 05 Kandy-Ella

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sri Subodharama International Buddhist Centre. Have a meditation session in there.

Then proceed to Ella & overnight stay at hotel in Ella.

Day 06 Ella Running//

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara.

Buddhists believe that this site has been visited by Gautama Buddha, and it is regarded as one of the Solosmasthana , the 16 sacred places in the country.

Then proceed to Kataragama. Visit Katharagama Devalaya & Buddhist Temple.

Kataragama is a town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and indigenous people of Sri Lanka. People from South also go there to worship. The town has the , a shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara also known as Kataragama deviyo. Kataragama is located in the of , Sri Lanka. It is 228 km ESE of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Although Kataragama was a small village in medieval times, today it is a fast-developing township surrounded by jungle in the southeastern region of Sri Lanka.

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Day 07 Tissamaharama/Colombo

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo. Enroute visit Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya.

Then proceed to Colombo through highway. In Colombo visit Gangarama Temple & Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya.

Overnight stay at hotel in Colombo.

Day 08 Colombo/Airport

After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Kelaniya. Visit Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.

Kelani Rajamaha Vihara built on the banks of the Kelaniya River is one of the most sacred sites of Sri Lanka. Buddha’s timely visit to the island resulted in quelling an imminent war between two kings named Chulodara and Mahodara over a jewel encrusted throne. Buddha having preached the doctrine on the disputed throne offered to him ensued lasting peace between the two kings. The great built upon the site enshrining the throne was since then called Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara.

And transfer to the airport for the departure. Safe Flight with Lovely Memories.

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