Day 01

AIRPORT – DAMBULLA - HABARANA

On arrival the client will be met by the Glorious Travels representative and will be decorated with garlands of “Temple tree flowers”.  Thereafter they will be introduced to the local tour guide who will be accompanying them around the Island. Afterwards transfer to Habaran via Dambulla.

Dambulla 

Is famous for the five cave Temples on a rock. The first 03 caves are better, older and larger than the other two. Some caves dates to 1st C.B.C. All the 5 cave walls and ceilings are covered with Buddhist murals and there are more than 130 Buddha statues,  statues of Gods and Kings are also found here.  (Approx. 1 ½ hrs time to visit)

• Proceed to the hotel & evening leisure at the hotel
• Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Habarana

Day 02

HABARANA - SIGIRIYA – MATALE -KANDY

After breakfast climb famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress.          

Sigiriya

Is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala  secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour (Approx. 02 ¾ - 03 hours’ to visit)

Spice Garden at Matale

You will see many spice gardens at Matale where Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper Creepers and all other spice trees, plants and creepers are planted for visitors to see them. Spice products are also available for those who  would like to buy them. At all Spice Gardens visitors are taken round explaining each tree and plant and at the end explaining the use of them in food preparations.

Batik Factory 

Where you can see the manufacture of beautiful Batik prints. These shops contain a wide variety of Batik items.    

Kandy

The hill capital. Venue of the annual Perahera The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism’s influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple’s shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 

Ever since 4th Century A.D,when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.

• Evening witness a cultural show featuring various dance types of Sri Lanka
• Dinner & overnight stay at  hotel in Kandy

Day 03

KANDY - PINNAWALA – PERADENIYA – NUWARA ELIYA

After breakfast transfer to Pinnawala and visit Elephant Orphanage.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Started in 1975 to house the abandoned and the wounded, the orphanage has  grown to be a big family today. The number of elephants has increased to more than 40 now, including baby Elephants brought from various parts, as well as the babies born, as a result of the captive breeding programe. A unique experience never to be missed (Approx. 2 hours’ to visit)

Afternoon return back to Kandy & visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden.

Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya 

147 acres in extent; Started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy.  There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some rare and endemic as well as flora from the tropical world are found in the gardens.  Spice Garden and Orchid House are popular with tourists. There are 5 Palm Avenues beautifying the  gardens, the earliest and tallest Palm Avenue (Royal Palm Avenue) was planted in 1905 and the Double Coconuts from the Seashells Island, with the largest seed of all plants in the world is one such avenue  (  Approx. 1 ½ - 2  hours’ to visit)

Thereafter transfer to Nuwara Eliya en route visits Tea Plantation & Tea Factory.  

Tea Plantation

Tea was first planted in Sri Lanka in 1824 at the Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, when a few plants were brought from China.  More were introduced from Assam in 1839.  In 1867 a Scottish Planter named James Taylor planted tea seedlings on 8 hectares of forest land, in the Loolcondura Estate. In 1873, the tea export industry of Sri Lanka began with a modest 23lbs being shipped to London. Tea will grow well only on rolling terrain and is classified be elevation into low grown, medium grown, high grown, into 3 main groups. In 1996 Sri Lanka has produced 258 million kgs. Of tea and has earned Rs. 34,068 million by exporting 244 million kgs. of tea.

• Dinner & overnight stay at  hotel in Nuwara Eliya

Day 04

NUWARA ELIYA – AIR PORT

After breakfast commence short sight-seeing tour in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya

The ‘Little England’ of Sri Lanka, is set against beautiful backdrops of Mountains, Valleys, Waterfalls and Tea Plantations.  It is supposed to be one of the coldest places on the island, but is really just like an England spring day although the temperature does drop at night. All around Nuwara Eliya you will see evidence of the British influence.  Houses are like country cottages  or Queen Ann style mansions.

Thereafter transfer to Airport to connect the departure flight.