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ancient-cities  | | Anuradhapura - the most extensive of the Sri Lankan ancient cities. The city was said to be a model of planning - there were hostels and hospitals and a water supply was assured by the construction of reservoirs. By the middle of the third century BC the fame of the island’s first capital had spread to the distant lands of the Mediterranean. Anuradhapura was to continue as the national capital for over 1300 years up to the 10th Century AD when repeated innovations by Indians and a struggle for royal succession resulted in the capital being withdrawn to Polonnaruwa. It still remains home to the sacred bo tree, the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world which was brought to Sri Lanka over 2000 years ago by the sister of Mahinda who introduced the Budda's teachings to the country. Today the monuments of Anuradhapura’s heyday survive for you to visit surrounded by the solemn umbrage of trees and an ancient parkland - it is essential viewing! |  | | Polonnaruwa - 140Km north-east of Kandy in the Hill Country and 104Km south east of Anuradhapura is Polonnaruwa. The second seat of rule and a medieval capital: 11-12th Century. The city in its day was fortified with three concentric walls, beautified with parks and gardens and sanctified by many a shrine and sacred place. The majestic King’s Council chamber, the rock cut Lotus Bath, the statue of Parakrama Bahu (one of the great kings of Sri Lanka), the rock-cut sculptures of Gal Vihare (Temple) and the Sea of Parakrama (a vast man-made reservoir) are really memorable sights. |  | | Sigiriya - Sigiriya is a fascinating rock fortress which was the stronghold of a fifth century king who sought refuge. It is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. Approach the rock through the beautiful water gardens before making the 200 meter ascent to the three acre summit . Before reaching the royal palace at the summit the visitor passes a gallery of heavenly maidens painted upon the rock face and a wall of graffiti where visitors of 1000 years ago felt compelled to inscribe their impressions of the maidens in the gallery. The visitor then passes through two enormous lion paws, the remains of a gigantic brick lion before making the final approach to the summit where magnificent views of the surrounding jungle await. |  | | Dambulla - 12 miles from Sigiriya is Dambulla which is an archaeological treasure. It is a famous cave temple, 500 feet high and dating back to the 1st century BC when King Valagam Bahu, driven out of Anuradhapura, took refuge here. When he regained his throne he converted the caves into a magnificent rock temple. Later kings made further improvements to the temple, including gilding of the interior, earning the name Ran Giri (Golden Rock). With its series of spectacular caves and a painted area of cover 20,000 sq.ft. of Buddhist murals Dambulla is an amazing place - Both Dambulla and Sigiriya can be viewed on the same day. | | ancient-cities |
capital-colombo  | | National Museum - Housed in a fine colonial-era building visitors will find a magnificent collection of ancient royal regalia, Sinhalese artwork, antique furniture and china and antique demon masks. |  | | Dehiwala Zoo - The zoo has a wide collection of creatures from the big cats and monkeys to a range of birds and an aquarium and provides visitors with an exciting treat in the form of the daily elephant show. |  | | Negambo - A characteristic fishing town 35km north of Colombo, it is a 6km from the international airport. Set amid lush groves of coconut palms and golden beaches, it breathes the spirit of the sea. Negambo is a gourmet’s paradise with seafood in plenty. Old world fishing craft, like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran, bring seer, skipjack, herring and mullet, pomfret and amber jack, with lobster and prawn being caught in the lagoon. |  | | Mt Lainia - This provides the visitor with an opportunity enjoy the golden sandy beaches of Sri Lanka whilst remaining within the hub of Colombo. The beach is one of the better known, even in colonial times. It lies alongside a wind-swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. The Governor’s House, built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland, now forms part off the Mount Lavinia Hotel. | | capital-colombo |
hill-country  | | Nuwara Eliya - You cannot avoid Nuwara Eliya if you are travelling to the Hill Country. Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by hills and tea plantations. It is of course here that the island's world famous tea is grown and produced. The town of Nuwara Eliya is the perfect getaway from Sri Lanka's tropical heat. The town enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. A favourite retreat of the British during colonial times, Nuwara Eliya is dotted with English country style houses and sprawling gardens, earning it the name Little England. Stop by the well-maintained Central Park, which is awash with flowers between March and May. Make time for an evening stroll on the numerous walking paths around Gregory's Lake, which is located just south of the town. |  | | Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage is a must for any visitor. Established to save abandoned or orphaned wild elephants it now provides a sanctuary for over 60 elephants whom are able to wonder freely. Visitors have the unique opportunity to not only touch the magnificent animals but also to feed the baby elephants with huge bottles of milk. Then are able to follow the herd out of the sanctuary for a short walk to the refreshing river to watch them bath. |  | | Adams Peak (Sripada) - The place where Adam first set foot on earth is a beautiful and fascinating place and has been the object of worship and pilgrimage for over a 1000 years. The 'pilgrim season' begins on a poya day in December, and runs until the start of the April monsoon when pilgrims and tourists make the 7km ascent to the top to be met by the first rays of dawn as it lights up the holy mountain. The summit of the peak treats the visitor to tremendous views across the hill country as it rises to the east and the land to the west as it meets the sea and allows visitors to view Colombo on a clear day. |  | | The Horton Plains National Park is a misty grassland plateau at an elevation of more than 2000 m (6,500 ft), about 20 km from Nuwara Eliya. It consists of grasslands interspersed with areas of forest and some unusual vegetation that grows only in high altitudes. From here rises Sri Lanka's second and third highest mountains. The plains afford some excellent walks, the silence is strange and mysterious. The most amazing feature of Horton Plains is the World's End where the southern part of the plains comes to a sudden end and drops almost straight down for 700 m. Dawn is the ideal time to view this site when the mountains are free of mist and the sun is just rising. The dense forests are home to deer, jackal, the shaggy bear-monkey, sambhur and leopard. The plains are popular with birdwatchers. |  | | Hakgala Botanical Gardens is situated at the base of the Hakgala Peak south of Nuwara Eliya. Established in 1860, the garden is famous for its roses, ferns, the orchid house and the summerhouse. The rock of Hakgala rises 450 m above the gardens. |  | | The Hakgala Natural Reserve can be found at the end of the gardens and is home to a variety of wildlife including bear, monkey, sambhur and bird life. |  | | Sita Eliya Temple - The Temple is located about 1km away from the Hakgala Gardens. According to legend the temple is believed to mark the spot where Sita, the heroine from the Indian epic Ramayana, was held captive by her abductor, King Ravana. |  | | Waterfalls - There are beautiful awe-inspiring waterfalls cascading through the countryside surrounding Nuwara Eliya including St. Clairs Falls, Kurundu Oya Falls and Bambarakanda Falls and mountain passes such as Kadugannawa, Balane and Ramboda thrilling visitors with breathtaking scenery. |  | | Kandy - Only 115km away from the bustle of Colombo lies the lush town of Kandy. The focus of this town is its picturesque lake set amid rolling green hills with the town itself displaying a delightful mix of old shops selling crafts and batik and antique and gemstone specialists. |  | | Adjacent to the lake is the magnificent golden roofed temple, Dalada Maligawa Temple, which houses Sri Lanka's most important Buddist relic - the sacred tooth of Budda. The temple has a constant flow of worshippers and visitors in awe of the spectacular golden architecture and energetic Kandyan drummers who signal the start and finish of the daily pujas. |  | | Kandyan drummers also feature with the famed Kandyan Dancers each evening around Kandy who provide a vigorous and athletic performance of dance culminating in a display of fire-walking making this a truly breathtaking show that cannot be missed. |  | | Set 6km out of Kandy is the tranquil Peradeniya Botanic Gardens, the largest botanic gardens in Sri Lanka offering the visitor 60 hectares of serene walks among an abundance of orchids and stately avenues of palms is a place of outstanding beauty. |  | | Udawattekele Sanctuary - Situated to the North of the City of Kandy, this reserve has deep forests with many endemic birds, butterflies and plants. | | hill-country |
south-coast  | | Galle - 115km south of Colombo the port of Galle is Sri Lanka's fourth largest town and has scarcely altered since Dutch occupation in the 1600's. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant evening stroll along the circuit of the imposing fort walls after spending a day diving, exploring interesting wreck dives around Galle. |  | | Unawatuna - Just 10 minutes by tuk-tuk, Sri Lanka's famous three wheeler taxis, lies the picturesque golden beach at Unawatuna which has recently been acclaimed to be the best beach in the world. Beyond Unawatuna lies numerous beautiful stretches of beaches, picturesque coves and tiny bays where visitors can enjoy watching the stilt fishermen at work. |  | | Yala West National Park - The park is home to an abundance of wild animals including elephants, leopards, buffaloes, monkeys, crocodiles, deers, sloth bears and over 100 different species of birds allowing visitors to experience a truly adventurous safari. |  | | Kataragama - Set deep in the south east of the island are the hills of Kataragama, one of the most important and holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus, Buddhists and Muslims. The town of Kataragama is 18 km from Tissamaharama, and the devout perform pilgrimage here before making any plans for the future, even bringing a new vehicle here on its first journey to be blessed. Visit during festival times in the months of July/August and you would see thousands of pilgrims practice self-mortification in fulfilment of vows to the Gods. Kataragama is truly a spiritual place. | | south-coast |
west-coast | | Negambo - A characteristic fishing town 35km north of Colombo, it is a 6km from the international airport. Set amid lush groves of coconut palms and golden beaches, it breathes the spirit of the sea. Negambo is a gourmet’s paradise with seafood in plenty. Old world fishing craft, like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran, bring seer, skipjack, herring and mullet, pomfret and amber jack, with lobster and prawn being caught in the lagoon. | | | Mt Lavinia - This provides the visitor with an opportunity to enjoy the golden sandy beaches of Sri Lanka whilst remaining within the hub of Colombo. The beach is one of the better known, even in colonial times. It lies alongside a wind-swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. The Governor’s House, built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland, now forms part of the Mount Lavinia Hotel. |  | | Kalutara - 43km south of Colombo this was once an important spice-trading town although now concentrates upon providing the visitor with a fine display of basketware. Kalutara marks the beginning of 130km stretch of golden-sandy best beaches of Sri Lanka. |  | | Beruwela and Bentota - These areas provide the visitor with a wealth of luxurious accommodation set against the back drop of the lapping blue waters. In addition to the golden beaches the visitor can enjoy the beautiful calm waters of the Bentota River which offers good sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing. |  | | Indurwa - Further along the coast the smaller town of Indurwa provides a quiet retreat. Visit the turtle hatchery which provides a sanctuary for turtles ranging from new borns to full-sized creatures. |  | | Ahungala and Ambalangoda - The beautiful coastline continues through Ahungala stretching towards the home of the famous mask carvers at Ambalangoda. |  | | Hikkaduwa - Its attractive colourful coral makes this a popular choice for snorkellers as well as those who wish to indulge in relaxing upon the sands. For those who wish to partake in more energetic pursuits the waves at Hikkaduwa provide an excellent opportunity to try board and body surfing. | | west-coast |
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| Create your own holiday. Speak to us and we will help you to create your own perfect holiday in Sri Lanka. | | Combine stays on the beaches of Negambo, Bentota or Kalutara amoungst others. | | A few hints to create your own perfect holiday: | | 1. | Create and Book in Advance – We recommend you create and book the holiday 3-4 months beforehand. However, we can organise the holiday 4 weeks prior to departure. | | 2. | Please be patient - We take great care to ensure your individual needs are met with your comfort in mind. This may take a while to prepare – currently 2-4 working days to provide a detailed itinerary. | | 3. | Carefully select your tour options from the following steps. For longer beach stays select less tours e.g. 5-7 tour options for a 14 day holiday. | | 4. | Prior to submitting your request please check all your tour details to ensure our agent will be able to provide a fine tour with Exclusively & Individually for your custom Holiday. |
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