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DAY AIRPORT→ Distance 35 Km Travel Time 1 hrs 01 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel

1. Greeting and meeting at the Airport and proceed to Colombo. 2. Visiting Colombo ,galle face green, dutch museum, beach, and city rides 3. Visiting pettah market. 4. Relax at star class hotel in the night.

SITE SEEN AND ACTIVITIES COLOMBO

Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of . It is the financial center of the island and a popular tourist destination. Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. It was the legislative capital of Sri Lanka until 1982. BMICH. The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall being the very first purpose built convention center in Asia combines the best of professional conference facilities with the once in a life time opportunity to visit an island known as the paradise on earth - Sri Lanka!

GALLE FACE GREEN Galle Face Green is a magnificent place to witness a marvelous sun set over Sri lanka. Sri lanka travels always enjoys and cherish an evening by the Gall face green. It was laid out in 1857 by the governor Sir Henry Ward and one of the popular spot during sun set, hundreds of people come to fly kites, play cricket and to enjoy a nice walk along the green having ice cream. At the end of the green lies the magnificent Galle face hotel, an architectural marvel from the colonial era. The hotel was established in 1864 and it has given residence to many great royalties such as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and as memory the first car owned by him is placed in the hotel museum. HOTEL & ACCORMADATIONS Hotel Name Star Category Meal Plan

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DAY COLOMBO → ANURADHAPURA Distance 250 Km Travel Time 8 hrs 02 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel

1. After the Breakfast proceed to Anuradhapura.. 2. Visiting munneeswaram and Manavaari temple. 3. Sight seeing at Sacred Mahabodhi tree, Carved Elephants in the Great stupa. 4. Visiting The Getavararama monastery and stupa, The Abhayagiri Monastery complex 5. Relax at star class hotel in the night.

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Munneswaram temple is an important regional complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE, although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic , and its legendary hero-king . The temple is one of five ancient temples dedicated to in the region.

SRI MAHA BODHI TREE

The sacred bodhi tree is central to Anuradhapura in both a spiritual and physical sense. It was grown from a cutting brought from Bodhgaya in India and is said to be the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world, tended by an uninterrupted succession of guardians for over 2000 years. Today thousands of devotees come to make offerings, particularly on poya (full moon) days and weekends. Sunset is a magical time to visit.

ANURADHAPURA CITY TOUR Explore the well-preserved ruins of an ancient Sri Lankan civilization and its former capital at Anuradhapura, a World Heritage Site and erstwhile center of Buddhism set amidst peaceful green parks. While most sightseeing in Anuradhapura concerns archeological sites and exquisite stonemasonry, you can also combine the history trip with exploration of new town's shops and major department store. See the world's oldest historically authenticated tree, a 2,000-year-old bodhi, under which thousands of devotees place offerings. Take a hike or a bike ride in one of the three ancient water tanks--proof of a highly advanced civilization--or visit an archeology and folk museum. HOTEL & ACCORMADATIONS Hotel Name Star Category Meal Plan

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DAY ANURADHAPURA → Distance 196 Km Travel Time 4 Hrs 03 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel

1. After the breakfast at the hotel group proceed to Jaffna. 2. Visiting Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu. 3. Site seen in Mannar Fort, Thiruketheeswaram Temple 4. Relax at star class hotel in the night.

SITE SEEN AND ACTIVITIES MADHU CHURCH AT MANNAR

Madhu is a mystic jungle shrine dedicated to Mother Mary lying on a remote area in Mannar. The church is one of the few churches which is visited by Buddhists as well as Hindus from all over the countryThe history of Madhu is interesting. The Portuguese invaded Sri Lanka in 1505 and missionaries started poring in to the country to convert the Buddhists and Hindus in to Catholicism by various means. Many on the coastal region converted to this new religion for favors from the new masters.

MANNAR DUTCH FORT Built on the island of Mannar by the Portuguese in 1560, Mannar Fort surrendered to the Dutch on 22 February 1658 and was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1696. On 5 October 1795 the Dutch surrendered to the British.

The Mannar Fort has four bastions and it’s still in good condition although the building inside the fort have not been properly maintained. Currently the Sri Lankan Police occupy this fort.

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DAY JAFFNA – TRINCOMALLEE Distance 242 Km Travel Time 4 ½ Hrs 04 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel

1. After the breakfast at the hotel group proceed to Trincomallee. 2. Visiting Jaffna library, NallurKandaswamy temple, Jaffna fort, 3. City tour in Jaffna. 4. Relax at star class hotel in the night.

SITE SEEN AND ACTIVITIES JAFFNA PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Jaffna Public Library won the first place for the Best Public Libraries in Sri Lanka at the Swarna Purawara ceremony recently. The ceremony was organised by the Local Government and Provincial Councils Ministry with the University of Kelaniya Library and Information Science Department.The Jaffna Public Library functions under the .The library was built in 1933 and burnt in 1981. During the early 1980s, it was one of the biggest libraries in Asia, containing over 97,000 books and manuscripts. It was burned down by miscreants during the District Development Council elections in 1982. In 2001, rehabilitation of the library was completed with new structures and new books even though old books and manuscripts could not be replaced

NALLUR KANDASWAMY TEMPLE Temple History The historic Kandaswamy Temple stans at Nallur 1 1/2km from Jaffna on the Point Pedro Road. The temple was built in the 15th century, by Sanpaha Perumal the adopted son of Bhuvanekababhu, the king of Kotte, who led an expedition to the North and brought Jaffna under the suzerainty of Kotte. Having established himself as the ruler of the , Sanpaha Perumal set about the task of building the city and erecting the temple. Then he appointed Vijayabahu as the ruler

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DAY TRONCOMALEE - KANDY Distance 193 Km Travel Time 4 ½ Hrs 05 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel

1. After the breakfast at the hotel group proceed to Kandy. 2. Visiting Tirukkoneswaram temple, Shankaridevisakthipeedam, 3. Relax at star class hotel in the night.

SITE SEEN AND ACTIVITIES THIRUKKONESWARAM (KONESWARAM) TEMPLE Thirukkoneswaram (Koneswaram) Temple is situated on top of the Swami Rock within the Fort Fredrick. It is also known as the temple of thousand pillars. The primary deity is the Hindu God Lord Shiva in the form of Konesar. Koneswaram is one of the most ancient and holy Shiva shrines in the island with a recorded history from the 3rd century BCE and attracts Hindu pilgrims from all parts of the world. It was one of the richest temples in the South East Asia, and had in its possession large amounts of gold, pearls, precious stones, and silk.

THE KANDYAN DANCE The Kandyan Dance was adapted for the stage by Chitrasena Dias in the 1970s. In several ballets he choreographed, he has used kandyan dance movements and features. In some ways his popularity also helped to reduce the caste barriers surrounding the dance, and made it more palatable to an urban, contemporary audience. To date one of the largest school for Kandyan dance is Chitrasena Dance School. Traditional and ritual Kandyan dance is still taught in some village dance schools like Madyama Lanka Nritya Mandalaya, Tittapajjala kalayatanaya in Kandy area. From about the 1920s, artists such as George Keyt, Harold Peiris, Lionel Wendt and John de Silva also helped to popularise the dance form with their support of contemporary masters such as Amunugama Suramba, Ukkuwa, Gunaya, Punchi Gura and Sri Jayana.[1] Others include A.H.E Molamure, Dr. Pani Bharatha and Ven. Rambukwelle Siddhartha. HOTEL & ACCORMADATIONS Hotel Name Star Category

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DAY KANDY – Distance 78 Km Travel Time 2 ½ Hrs

06 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel .

1. After the breakfast at the hotel group proceed to Nuwara Eliya. 2. Visiting Murugan temple and Buddha temple with tooth relic of Buddha. 3. Relax at star class hotel in the night.

SITE SEEN AND ACTIVITIES DALADA MALIGAWA (TOOTH TEMPLE) Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former , which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple

SRI BAKTHA HANUMAN TEMPLE According to the legend, this is where Hanuman searched for in the jungles above and behind the temple. There is supposed to be a stretch of barren land known as the ‘Chariot Path' on which took Sita to Ashoka Vatika to showcase the beauty of his kingdom to her. There is also said to be a pond - the ‘Sita Tear Pond' - here, which was formed from Sita's tears.

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DAY NUWARA ELIYA - KATHARAGAMA Distance 143 Km Travel Time 3 ½ Hrs 07 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel .

1. After the breakfast at the hotel group proceed to Kataragama. 2. Visiting Sita temple. 3. Visit Dharshans at Murugan Temple 4. Relax at star class hotel in the night.

SITE SEEN AND ACTIVITIES SEETHA TEMPLE is located approximately 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) from and 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya (also known as Sita Eliya). This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by (Vikram) king Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic, Ramayana.

MURUGA OF KATHIRKAMAM This is the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam at Kataragama. Lord Karthikeya was requested to go to the battlefield by Lord Indra on the last day of war. This was done to protect Lord Rama from the wrath of Brahmasthra aimed by King Ravana which other wise would have weakened Lord Rama. The benefit was one of the most powerful weapon brahma asthra aimed at Lord Rama for the second time was rendered useless by the presence of Lord Karthikeya.

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DAY KATARAGAMA → COLOMBO - AIRPORT Distance 320 Km Travel Time 7 Hrs 08 Breakfast: Included Lunch: Not Included Dinner: Not Included Accommodation: star class hotel

1. After the breakfast at the hotel proceed to Colombo. 2. Visit Arcade Independence Square. 3. Independence square 4. Take Colombo city tour enjoy with shopping. 5. Proceed to the Bandaranayake International Airport for departure.

SITE SEEN AND ACTIVITIES COLOMBO

Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. It is the financial center of the island and a popular tourist destination. Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. It was the legislative capital of Sri Lanka until 1982.

HIRA GEM & JEWELLERY is parent company in the group having service with second generations in the gem industry. HIRA carries the business in the gem industry more than 40 years of services with founder of Wilson Pathirage (known as lamputhel mudalali) Bakamuna & Elahera area. He was famous character for the developing his own gem cutting machine is still in very good working conditions with high cutting standards.

Now HIRA is servicing to its customers with high quality standards to its second generation keeping its standards level over the last 40 years new generation.

INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

INDEPENDENCE MEMORIAL HALL The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national by the HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the podium February 4, 1948. independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The located at the Independence Square (formerly Torrington Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument it the Independence Memorial Museum. served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex. Currently it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations. END OF THE TOUR

TOUR COST PER PERSON IN USD

TOTAL PER HEAD COST IN USD 01/06/2017 - 20/07/2017 NO OF PAX 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 3 STAR 682 528 470 465 445 431 459 447 438 431 424 419 416 412 409 4 STAR 750 596 537 532 513 499 526 514 505 498 492 487 483 479 476 5 STAR 855 701 642 637 618 604 631 619 610 603 597 592 588 584 581

TOTAL PER HEAD COST IN USD 21/07/2017 - 20/08/2017 NO OF PAX 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 3 STAR 702 548 490 485 465 451 479 467 458 451 444 439 436 432 429 4 STAR 775 621 562 557 538 524 551 539 530 523 517 512 508 504 501 5 STAR 880 726 667 662 643 629 656 644 635 628 622 617 613 609 606

TOTAL PER HEAD COST IN USD 21/08/2017 - 31/10/2017 NO OF PAX 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 3 STAR 682 528 470 465 445 431 459 447 438 431 424 419 416 412 409 4 STAR 750 596 537 532 513 499 526 514 505 498 492 487 483 479 476 5 STAR 855 701 642 637 618 604 631 619 610 603 597 592 588 584 581

INCLUSIONS EXCLUSION

1. Airport pick up and drop off. 1. Air-Ticket not included 2. Visa Included 2. Meals not mention in the itinerary 3. Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis 3. Camera and video permits 4. Place tickets and Activities 4. Guide/Driver tips a) Anuradhapura City Tour 5. Late check out and early check in charges b) Munneeswaram and Manavaari temple. 6. Site Seen and Activity Charges in the itinerary c) Mahabodhi tree, Carved Elephants in the Great stupa. d) The Getavararama monastery and stupa, e) The Abhayagiri Monastery complex f) Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu. g) Mannar Fort, Thiruketheeswaram Temple h) Jaffna library, NallurKandaswamy temple, Jaffna fort, i) City tour in Jaffna. j) Tirukkoneswaram temple, Shankaridevisakthipeedam k) Murugan temple and Buddha temple with tooth relic of Buddha l) Sita temple. m) Dharshans at Murugan Temple n) Arcade Independence Square. o) Independence square

5. Luxury Vehicle (Air conditioned) 6. Guide Service on or above 08 Pax 7. Free Tea Plantation visit 8. Free Colombo city tour

9. Free Kandy city tour 10. All government taxes 11. Passenger Insurance while on Tour

VEHICLE ARRANGEMENT

Number of persons Vehicle type Vehicle model 2 Car Toyota Prius or similar 4 – 7 Van Toyota KDH or similar 8 - 13 Coaster Toyota Coaster or similar 14 - 30 Coach Yutong or similar

*Kindly note that the above vehicle models are used for the illustrative purpose