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2015 Sri Lankan Golf Tour Itinerary - SAMPLE 2015 Sri Lankan Golf Tour Itinerary - SAMPLE Day 1 - Arrival: Guests will arrive into Colombo, Sri Lanka International Airport late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning. They will be met by a 21st Century Tour Representative and transferred to the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo for an overnight stay. HOTEL: Kingsbury, Colombo – 5 Star Hotel The Kingsbury Hotel offers guests unparalleled comfort and opulence encompassed in a classically designed property along with a team of professionals set on delivering the highest levels of service. Situated at the far end of the famous Galle Face Marine Drive and with the developing Colombo Port; travelers are presented with a fine view of the metropolitan life on one side from the greatest shopping malls and the best of Colombo’s cultural locations just minutes away, to the glistening Indian Ocean on the other side Guests will enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Kingsbury. Then both golfers and non – golfers can partake in leisure activities. Lunch will be at the Kingsbury. After lunch, the golfers will depart to the Royal Colombo Golf Club. The non-golfers will be taken to Pettah Market to visit the trader's hub and home to a few unique examples of architecture in its churches. With its network of streets each specialising in one thing or another, where anything and everything, from garments to toys to electronics and sweet-meats could be found, it provides an interesting insight in to life as it is in a busy, tropical cosmopolitan city. Dinner will be at the Kingsbury followed by an overnight stay. Golfers - Royal Colombo Golf Club Surrounded by residential areas and business establishments, the Royal Colombo Golf Club is a sanctuary situated in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. In contrast to its surroundings, it is an exquisite and tranquil environment to relax, unwind and tee off. The scenic landscape and a glimpse of the rare species of flora and fauna on the course all contribute to this pastoral environment set within its 96 acre former model farm. Founded over 130 years ago and being the second oldest Royal Golf Club outside the United Kingdom, an extensive array of historic golf memorabilia is found available on display in the club house. Non-Golfers - Pettah Market The Pettah Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The entrance to the Pettah Market is marked formally by a tall monument in the centre of a roundabout, known as the Khan Clock Tower which was built by the family of Framjee Bhickajee Khan, an eminent Parsi family from Bombay who used to have substantial business interests in the country and who also owned the Colombo Oil Mills. The Colombo Old Town Hall & Museum, which was built by the prominent Muslim Arasi Marikar Wapchie Marikar, is located at Kayman's Gate, so named because the Dutch used to stock crocodiles at Beira Lake to prevent their slaves from escaping. Today the building acts as a post office on the ground floor, and as a museum on the upper floor. Outside, there is an exhibit of old steam engines. Most of the businesses in Pettah are dominated by Muslim traders who specialize in gold and jewelry shops. The most recognizable building in the Pettah market is the candy-striped Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (also known as The Red Mosque) which was built in 1909. Day 2: Guests will enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Kingsbury. The group will then be taken on a tour of Colombo City to visit the commercial area of 'Fort', The Khan clock tower, Hindu Kovil and a Buddhist Temple. The tour continues with a visit to the Wolvendaal Dutch Church, Cinnamon Garden, Independence Square and Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Lunch will be back at the Kingsbury Hotel. The group will depart to the Royal Colombo Golf Club. The golfers will play a round of golf here and the non-golfers can partake in shopping. Guests will then be taken back for dinner and an overnight stay at the Kingsbury. Golfers and non-golfers Fort is the central business district of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is the financial district of Colombo and the location of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the World Trade Centre of Colombo from which the CSE operates. It is also the location of the Bank of Ceylon headquarters. Along the foreshore of the Fort area is the Galle Face Green Promenade, built in 1859 under the governance of Sir Henry George Ward, the Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during British colonial administration. Fort is also home to the General Post Office, hotels, government departments and offices. The fort area is a mixture of buildings from many eras of the cities past. The most notable of residences of the fort is the President's House, official residence of the President of Sri Lanka, next to the Gordon Gardens which was once open to the public is now part of the President's House. The residence traces it origins to the Dutch period when it was the residence of the Dutch Governor and later the British Governor. Hence it was known till 1972 as Queen's House. The Presidential Secretariat housed in the Neo-baroque style Old Parliament Building. Several important government ministries are also located here, these include the Ministry of Finance housed in the General Treasury Building and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs housed in the Republic Building. SLNS Parakrama the Naval headquarters of the Sri Lanka Navy is located along Flagstaff Street. Day 3: Guests will enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Kingsbury. Guests will then check out of the Kingsbury Hotel and travel to Kitulgala. The group will have lunch and depart to Nuwara Eliya . On the way, the group will stop off at Devon and St Clair Waterfalls followed by tea at Mlesna Tea Castle. Afterwards, the group will check into the Grand Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. HOTEL: The Grand Hotel – 5 Star Hotel The Grand Hotel, located in the town of Nuwara Eliya is an excellent hotel illustrating Elizabethan era architecture. It is the former mansion of Sir Edward Barnes who was the Governor of Sri Lanka during 1830 – 1850. Nuwara Eliya is popularly known as “Little England”. The Grand Hotel strikes the visitor of a hotel steeped in ancient time where royalty roamed. The Grand Hotel strives to ensure that no guest goes without. From exotic buffets to ala carte dishes, the hotel caters for all occasions and events. The restaurants at the Grand Hotel are some of the hotels most striking features. The main restaurant which overlooks the beautiful gardens offers its guests a selection of both eastern and western cuisines. The Public bar is considered a popular meeting place for guests and the supper club is elegantly furnished. Nuwara Eliya: Nuwara Eliya, the "city of lights," is the highest town in Sri Lanka. Situated at around 2000m above sea level and surrounded by lush tea plantations, Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the heart of the tea industry. Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea. Since the introduction of tea to Sri Lanka in mid 19th century, Nuwara Eliya has been the capital of the tea industry. For many miles prior to reaching Nuwara Eliya from either direction you will find acres and acres of tea plantations, in-fact nothing but tea estates. Blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; it's hard to imagine that Nuwara Eliya is only 180 Km from the hot and humid Colombo. Temperatures are 14C-21C (Jan- April) 16C-18C (May-Aug) 15C- 18C (Sept-Dec). Nuwara Eliya was home away from home for the British colonialist in the 19th century. The History of Nuwara Eliya: Ramayana, the Indian epic tells us how Rawana, King of Lanka, robbed Rama of his wife Sita and brought her to Sri Lanka. The people of Sri Lanka believe that Rawana had his capital in Nuwara-Eliya (“The glade with the city”). He is believed to have kept Sita captive in Sita Eliya. (“The glade of Sita”). The story tells that the monkey army of Rama had come to save Sita. Ravana had punished Hanuman - the leader of the monkey force, by placing fire on his tail. It is said Hanuman had burnt the entire Nuwara-Eliya with his tail. Legend has it that the black soil, which forms a top layer here, consists of the ashes of the city of Rawana, burnt down by Hanuman. The modern history of Nuwara-Eliya begins in 1818 when a British Surgeon Dr.John Davy (Brother of Humphery Davy, the inventor of the Miners’ Safety Lamp) rediscovered this area. Sir Edward Barnes had been the Governor from 1824-1831. He had constructed roads and shelters in Nuwara-Eliya. He also built his holiday home at Nuwara-Eliya spending 8000 British Pounds. He named it "Barnes Hall". It is Sir Edward Barnes who made Nuwara-Eliya a place to live for the people and he is known as the "Father of Nuwara-Eliya". Today this place is known as the famous Grand Hotel of Nuwara-Eliya with more than 150 rooms. In 1872 Sir William Gregory was made Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). From the time he was Governor,a large number of foreign merchants began to visit Nuwara-Eliya. From there onwards the population of the city has grown up. By 1910 only 2 Sri Lankans owned houses in Nuwara-Eliya, Maha Mudali Sir Soloman Dias Bandaranaike (Father of S.W.R.D.Bandaranayake - later Prime Minister of Sri Lanka) and F.C.Loos.
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