Holidays to Sri Lanka
The Grand Tour of Sri Lanka - 14 Days and 13 Nights - covers wild life Parks; the scenic Hill Country; Kandy, the cultural capital; Historical sites of Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa; world renowned East coast beach resorts; and finally, Negombo, the bustling West coast beach resort.
The itinerary includes:
Wild Life
Yala National Park in the South - the most popular National Park in Sri Lanka - is a sanctuary to a variety of animals and birds such as Leopard, Elephant, Bear etc. and around 215 bird species including the rare Peafowl. Wilpattu National Park, one of the largest wild life parks in Sri Lanka, has about 60 natural lakes (Willus) within its territory and is famous for its Leopard population.
Nature
Nuwara Eliya nestling in the hills 2000m above sea level is a premier holiday resort situated amidst lush green tea plantations. Spectacular scenery and picturesque waterfalls are some of the attractions. The Horton Plains plateau, a World Heritage Site, situated 2300m above sea level, is rich in bio diversity and rated as one of the best eco tourism destinations in the world.
Historical and Cultural Sites
Kandy the cultural capital of Sri Lanka is a World Heritage Site and houses the world famous Temple of the sacred Tooth Relic. Climb the Lion Rock of Sigiriya, another World Heritage Site, and view the renowned Sigiriya Frescoes. Time permitting visit
Dambulla Cave Temple complex, another World Heritage Site dating back to 1st century BC. Pollonnaruwa the medieval capital of Sri Lanka is a World Heritage Site. See ancient palaces, temples and the magnificent rainwater reservoir Parakrama Samudraya (the sea of Parakrama) built by King Parakramabahu the Great (1164-1196AD). Anuradhapura dating back to the 4th century BC. is a World Heritage Site in the North Central Province. View the magnificent stupas and historical monuments over 1000 - 2000 years old, and the amazing irrigation works of an ancient civilization.
Trincomalee the internationally renowned holiday resort on the East coast has some of the finest beaches in Sri Lanka including Nilaveli and Uppuvali. Famous for diving, snorkeling, sea and sun bathing, and therapeutic hot water springs. Negombo, on the West coast, provides a superb setting to end your Grand Holiday in Sri Lanka. Situated 15km from the Katunayake International Airport, it offers long stretches of sandy beaches, a picturesque lagoon, number of sea food restaurants, water sports etc.
