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Charika Travels 12 Days Tour (June – October 2018) CHARIKA TRAVELS Tel: (03) 8804 1488, Email: [email protected] Web: www.charikatravels.com All Trading subject to Terms & Conditions of Celink Australia Pty Ltd trading as Charika Travels. (E&OE) P a g e | 1 Celink Australia Pty Ltd t/a CHARIKA TRAVELS INTRODUCTION Sri Lanka is truly the wonder of Asia and the ‘Pearl of Indian Ocean’. This tropical island paradise is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world. For centuries, travellers around the world enticed by its breath-taking beauty, pristine beaches, unique wildlife, history and heritage. Holiday in this ‘isle of paradise’ is not just a tour package, but an exciting, unforgettable & amazing Adventure - Holiday of a lifetime Our 12 days tour is specially designed for you to provide a long- remembered experience in this small wonder. The speciality of this tour is that your group will be accompanied by our Australia (Melbourne) residing ‘Tour Specialist’, who will personally look after the group and ensure all arrangements are in in order. (please see details of our ‘Tour Specialist’ in pg. 17). This Escorted Group Tour provides an unforgettable Adventure – Holiday in a beautiful tropical island. This tour will take you to seductive pristine beaches, heritage & archaeological sites of ancient kingdoms which display grandeur monuments belonged to thousands of years old history, mountains shrouded by mist and covered by tea plantations – produce world’s best Ceylon Tea, rivers, silver lined waterfalls, wildlife parks & Safari, unique eco- systems and inspiring vibrant culture. The Tour will cover 05 UNESCO Listed World Heritage Sites. You will experience the world-renowned Sri Lankan hospitality, welcome of charming friendly people and local cuisines & flavours which enticed international travellers for many centuries. This Dream Adventure-Holiday of a lifetime will provide you with unforgettable memories in the ‘isle of paradise’ SRI LANKA. All Trading subject to Terms & Conditions of Celink Australia Pty Ltd trading as Charika Travels. (E&OE) P a g e | 2 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Tour Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days (Period: June - October 2018) Overnight Staying Destinations: Negombo (1 Night), Habarana (3 Nights), Kandy (2 Night), Nuwara Eliya (1 Nights), Tissamaharamaya/Yala (1 Night), South Beach (2 nights), Colombo – the Commercial Capital (1 Night). Main Tour Attractions & Activities: Anuradhapura Ancient City Excursion, Sigiriya Lion Rock Climb, Minneriya National Park Wildlife Safari, Polonnaruwa Ancient City tour, Spice Garden visit, Kandy City tour, Kandy Temple of the Tooth, Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, Cultural Show at Kandy, Tea Factory & Plantation visit, Nuwara Eliya City tour, Yala National Park Safari *, Galle Dutch Fort visit, Turtle Hatchery visit, Tropical Beach retreat at Galle, Colombo City tour This Program covers Five (05) UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour Specialist / Host: Our Melbourne residing Tour Specialist/Host will accompany the group during the entire tour in Sri Lanka (see pg. 17 for details) Accommodation: Room Sharing in 4 & 5 Star Type Hotels Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast and Dinner included) Transport: All Hotel Transfers and Airport transfers are in Private A/C Vehicle driven by an English-Speaking National/Chauffeur Guide *Please note: Yala National Park is closed from September till mid-October All Trading subject to Terms & Conditions of Celink Australia Pty Ltd trading as Charika Travels. (E&OE) P a g e | 3 NEGOMBO Day 1 Hotel Suggested: JETWING BLUE Breakfast, Dinner Upon your arrival to Colombo (evening arrival), you will be welcomed & greeted by our Tour Specialist/Host together with our Chauffeur-guide at the Airport. Then the group will be transferred to a hotel in Negombo for overnight stay. You will relax and revive after a long flight. Negombo was given the name ‘Little Rome’ due to many Portuguese era Roman Catholic Churches. Main Churches include St Mary’s Church Cathedral at Negombo city, Gothic Style St. Sebastian Church at Sea St, Negombo, St. Joseph's Church and St. Lazarus Church Negombo. All Trading subject to Terms & Conditions of Celink Australia Pty Ltd trading as Charika Travels. (E&OE) P a g e | 4 HABARANA Days 2, 3 & 4 Hotel Suggested: CINNAMON LODGE HABARANA Breakfast, Dinner After breakfast, you will leave for Habarana for 3 nights stay. Habarana is a famous destination for tourists. It is a focal point for many internationally renowned tourist attractions. We use Habarana as an ‘overnight -stay destination’ to famous tourist attractions including Anuradhapura Ancient City, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Minneriya National Park Safari. In the Afternoon, relax and enjoy at your beautiful hotel and ambiance. • Day 3 after breakfast, you will visit the Sacred City of Anuradhapura • Day 4 in the morning you go to see one of the Wonders of the Ancient World the ‘Sigiriya Lion Rock’ and witness the ancient engineering ingenuity (Sigiriya Lion Rock requires climbing of many steep steps). in the afternoon will go on an exciting Wildlife Safari at Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park to see gatherings of wild Elephants • Day 5 (in the Morning) – before heading to Kandy, you will visit the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa and witness many archaeological and historical monuments All Trading subject to Terms & Conditions of Celink Australia Pty Ltd trading as Charika Travels. (E&OE) P a g e | 5 Sacred City of Anuradhapura Anuradhapura Ancient City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Anuradhpuraya was considered as the capital of Sri Lanka from 04th Century BC to the beginning of 11th Century AD. According to the great chronicle ‘The Mahawansa’ which documented the history of Sri Lanka and other historical documents, Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura during 3rd Century BC, at a rock peak of a mountainous range called ‘Mihintale’, to King Devanmpiya-Tissa - the ruler of Anuradhapura, by Arihat Mahinda Thera - the son of Great Emperor Asoka of India. Therefore, the sacred city of Anuradhapura is considered as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The city’s greatest treasures include: • Sri Maha Bodhiya: The original Southern branch (right wing branch) of historical Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi (sacred fig tree) at Bodhgaya under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. Brought by Ven. Arihat Sangamitta therani (the daughter of the Emperor Aoska of India) in the year 288 BC (3 rd Century BC) and planted in Anuradhapura holy city. Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura is considered and venerated as on of the most precious and sacred relics, by Buddhists all over the world and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world. • Ruwanwalisaya is also known as the Maha Stupa (or the Great Stupa) is one the most prominent Buddhist Stupas in Sri Lanka. Built by King Dutugemunu in 140 BC to enshrines a large portion of Relics of Lord Buddha. Ruwanwelisaya stupa is considered as one of the world's tallest monuments, standing at around 103 m (338 ft) and with a circumference of 290 m (951 ft). • Tuparamaya: Considered as the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, built by King Devanmpiya-Tissa (247-207 BC), in 3rd Century BC in which enshrines the sacred Right Collar Bone of Lord Buddha. The Stupa was built in the shape of a bell and the compound was paved with granite. All Trading subject to Terms & Conditions of Celink Australia Pty Ltd trading as Charika Travels. (E&OE) P a g e | 6 • Jethawanaramaya: Built in Anuradhapura by King Mahasena (273–301). With a high of 122 metres (400 ft) with a base-area of 233,000 m2 (2,508,000 sq ft). This is an ancient engineering marvel and approximately 93.3 million bricks were used in the construction. It is believed to be the world's tallest stupa and perhaps one of the tallest structures in the Ancient world. Associated monasteries and structures within the compound said to be housed approximately 10,000 Buddhist Monks. Abhyagiriya: Built in Anuradhapura by King Valagamba during the period of his second reign, from 89-77 BC. This was the stupa for a monastery complex for Mahayana & Theravada Buddhist schools. Abhyagiriya was one of the most extensive Archaeological sites in the world with ruins of a complex of great monasteries • Isurumuniya: Built by King Devanmpiya Tissa. This site is houses very famous carvings ‘isurumuniya lovers’, ‘Elephant Pond’, and ‘the Royal Family’ Other significant sites and attracts in Anuradhpura includes the world famouse ‘Samadhi Budhha Stautue’, ‘Kuttam Pokuna’ or the twin ponds, ‘Mirisavatiya stupa’, Lankarama Viharaya etc. Note: attraction involves walking and climbing of steps to reach upper levels/heights. Minneriya National Park One of the main Safari parks situated in North Central Province, close to Sigiriya/Habarana. The National Park surrounds the Minneriya Reservoir/tank, which was built by King Mahasen in 3 rd Century AD. Minneriya National Park which was designated as a National Park in 1997 after it had been declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. Large number of Elephants migrate to the Minneriya reservoir during the dry season. They Migrate from surrounding National Parks and forests, for food, water. This ‘Elephant Gathering’ is a world-renowned spectacle. Many tourists attract to Minneriya to go on a well-remembered thrilling Private Jeep Safaris and to witness the great Sri Lankan ‘Elephant Gathering’ during the dry season. Note: This attraction involves Safari Jeep ride in rough Jungle Terrain with bumpy roads. All Trading subject to Terms & Conditions of Celink Australia Pty Ltd trading as Charika Travels. (E&OE) P a g e | 7 Sigiriya Lion Rock (Sigiriya Fortress) Sigiriya is a 5th Century man-made fortification situated on a majestic column of rock and known as the “Fortress in the Sky”. This is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island.
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