Pick up Guests from Bandaranayake International Airport. Leave to Sigiriya. Visit to Sigiriya Lion Rock. Sigiriya or Sinhagiri Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres 660 ft high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa 477 – 495 CE for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. 1Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning.

Leave to Dambulla Rock Temple Dambulla cave temple Sinhalese: Vihār y , Tamil T puḷḷ i Poṟkōvi also known as the Golden Temple of Dambullais a World Heritage Site 1991 in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. 1 This site is situated 148 kilometres 92 mi east of Colombo and 72 kilometres 45 mi north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2, 100 square metres 23, 000 sq ft. Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha's first sermon. Prehistoric Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about Leave To Matale- Sri Muthumariamman Temple The land was originally part of a paddy field and was gifted by the owner in 1852. The current temple was built in 1874, funded by the Nattukkottai Chettiar. 4 This temple is used by both Hindus and Buddhists. The temple was originally a small statue under a tree prayed to by the Hindu people but has been developed by the people in Matale Leave to Kandy – Kandyan Dance Kandyan dance encompasses ious dance forms native to the area called Kandy of the central hills region in Sri Lanka. But today it has been widespread to other parts of the country. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Leave to Kandy Temple of Tooth Morning 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 Kingdom of Kandy, 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. Leave to Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple, Ramboda According to the ancient stories, Ramboda is a area, where the forces of Rama's gather to fight against King Ravana. This temple was built by the Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka and dedicated to Hanuman. This temple houses for 16 feel height statue of Hanuman. Visit to Tea Factory and Waterfall. Overnight stay Visit to Tea Factory and Waterfall. Overnight stay in Nuwaraeliya.

After Breakfast Visit to Lake Gregorey and Pink Post Office Lake Gregory sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. 2 The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area. The Nuwara Eliya Pink Post Office is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya and is one of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka. Visit to seetha amman temple Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometre 0. 62 mi from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres 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 On the rock face across the stream are circular depressions said to be the footprints of Lord Hanuman. Visit to hakgala botanical garden Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest garden in Sri Lanka. 1 The garden is contiguous to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve.

Leave from Nuwaraeliya. Can do city tour in Colombo. Leave to Airport