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04 NIGHTS / 05 DAYS “GLIMPSE OF SRI LANKA”TOUR PROGRAM FOR JADE TRAVEL SWEDEN

DAY 01

AYUBOWAN!!! WELCOME TO SRI LANKA!!!

On arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, meet your representatives from Walkers Tours andtransfer directly to the cultural hotspot of Sri Lanka – Habarana. En-route visit the much a famed PinnawelaElephant Orphanage, home to the world’s largest herd of domestic Elephants

Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – set amongst the verdant hills of Kegalle isa unique orphanage, where the tiny tots weigh 60 kg or more. This is thePinnewela Elephant Orphanage, the world's first and only elephant orphanageestablished to feed, nurse and house young elephants lost or abandoned by theirmothers. Other occupants are elephants displaced from their natural environs bydevelopment projects or those found wounded. Visitors could see the babyelephants being fed milk from gigantic feeding bottles or bathed in the riverwhich flows nearby – an unforgettable sight! Established in 1975, by the WildlifeDepartment and National Zoological gardens which subsequently led to abreeding programme through which more than twenty five elephants have been born since 1984.

Dinner & Overnight at the Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (Half Board Basis)

DAY 02

This morning you will visit the awesome “Rock Fortress” of Sigiriya, one of the UNESCO World heritagesights.

Sigiriya – this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, isone of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of theunique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens,the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period ofSigiriya’s glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is acitadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle. The rock wasthe innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town and the base isringed by a moat, rampart, and extensive gardens. The world-renowned

frescoes (originally 500, of which only 19 remain today) which are in a sheltered pocket of the rockapproached by a spiral stairway are painted in earth pigments on plaster. The old stairway to the top ledthrough the mouth of a crouching lion but today only the huge paws remain giving an indication of themassive proportions of the head. Remains of the handsome royal citadel are on the summit and several cavesfor meditation, audience platforms and baths complete the unique site.

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PM - Visit the medieval kingdom of Polonnaruwa, where you will see the impressive lying Buddha which isamong the many sights available for exploration.

Polonnaruwa – this medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rose tofame as the capital (10th - 12th century AD) after the decline ofAnuradhapura. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by hugeman-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudraor the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbour. Themonuments are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of theglory of Sri Lanka's past. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex includingthe Kings Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentrationof ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massiveimages of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite - a highlight of ancient Sri Lankan rock carving. Someof the best examples of the Hindu influence – the Temples of Shiva, intricate statues of Hindu Gods,fascinating Budhist temples, the Lankatileka and Watadage, the Galpotha, the Lotus bath, the Kiri VihareDagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth are other impressive sights.

Dinner & Overnight at the Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (Half Board Basis)

DAY 03

Transfer this morning to the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka – Kandy. En-route you will stop and explore theDambulla Cave Temples, which cover more than 22,000 square feet of painted surfaces.

Dambulla – located in the north central province this UNESCO World HeritageSite which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne,commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock. Later kingsmade further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of theBuddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Caveinscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are manypaintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century). This

temple is a perfect location to view evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an important historical site due tothe amalgamation of the material from many eras.

In the evening you will witness traditional Cultural Dance, unique and to be experienced only in this part ofthe world. Proceed next to the Temple of the Tooth or “Sri Dalada Maaligaawa” as known locally.

Temple of the Tooth - is the most important place for the presentBuddhist because it is the final resting place of the sacred tooth relic ofBuddha known as “Sri Dalada Maligawa.” It is famous for its carvings andthe beautiful art that is unique to Sri Lanka. The most important part ofthe Dalada Maligawa is the octagon (Pathirppuwa). Thousands of peopleline up each day to get a glimpse of its majesty. Kandy is also the one ofthe most beautiful cities of Sri Lanka with it’s picturesque lake built by it’slast king, it’s hills surrounding the city, it’s devales the oldest the nathadevale belonging to the 14th century and the palace of the last king ofKandy which are presently the districts courts and the archaeological

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PM - Visit the medieval kingdom of Polonnaruwa, where you will see the impressive lying Buddha which isamong the many sights available for exploration.

Polonnaruwa – this medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rose tofame as the capital (10th - 12th century AD) after the decline ofAnuradhapura. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by hugeman-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudraor the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbour. Themonuments are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of theglory of Sri Lanka's past. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex includingthe Kings Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentrationof ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massiveimages of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite - a highlight of ancient Sri Lankan rock carving. Someof the best examples of the Hindu influence – the Temples of Shiva, intricate statues of Hindu Gods,fascinating Budhist temples, the Lankatileka and Watadage, the Galpotha, the Lotus bath, the Kiri VihareDagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth are other impressive sights.

Dinner & Overnight at the Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana (Half Board Basis)

DAY 03

Transfer this morning to the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka – Kandy. En-route you will stop and explore theDambulla Cave Temples, which cover more than 22,000 square feet of painted surfaces.

Dambulla – located in the north central province this UNESCO World HeritageSite which dates back to the 01st century BC, is an amazing complex of 05caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne,commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock. Later kingsmade further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of theBuddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Caveinscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are manypaintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century). This

temple is a perfect location to view evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an important historical site due tothe amalgamation of the material from many eras.

In the evening you will witness traditional Cultural Dance, unique and to be experienced only in this part ofthe world. Proceed next to the Temple of the Tooth or “Sri Dalada Maaligaawa” as known locally.

Temple of the Tooth - is the most important place for the presentBuddhist because it is the final resting place of the sacred tooth relic ofBuddha known as “Sri Dalada Maligawa.” It is famous for its carvings andthe beautiful art that is unique to Sri Lanka. The most important part ofthe Dalada Maligawa is the octagon (Pathirppuwa). Thousands of peopleline up each day to get a glimpse of its majesty. Kandy is also the one ofthe most beautiful cities of Sri Lanka with it’s picturesque lake built by it’slast king, it’s hills surrounding the city, it’s devales the oldest the nathadevale belonging to the 14th century and the palace of the last king ofKandy which are presently the districts courts and the archaeological

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museum. Kandy also is the centre for Buddhist cultural affaires with meditation centres and Buddhistpublication societies.

Dinner & Overnight at the Chaaya Citadel, Kandy (Half Board Basis)

DAY 04

After an early breakfast this morning, you will take a City Tour of Kandy, also visiting the Gadaladeniya,Lankatilake & Embekke temples.

Kandy – a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings isa UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has notaffected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of therenowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the RoyalBotanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A culturalsanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive,Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (itemsof wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of manyvarieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’scalendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is

taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers andapproximately 100 Elephants.

Soon after head to Peradeniya, where you will visit the Royal Botanical Gardens

The Royal Botanical Gardens - Located 460 m above sea-level close toKandy and surrounded from three sides by the river Mahaweli, Peradeniyabotanical garden was founded in the year of 1824. Some of the best andmost valuable collections of plants and Trees in the world (more than 4000species, indoor and outdoor) such as Giant trees of "Ficus" family, differentBamboo and Palm trees of the world, rare Ayurvedic plants, Orchid House,spice garden, timber trees such as ebony, teak, satinwood, mahogany,tamarind and jak etc. can be seen here. Also, exotic crops such as coffee,tea, nutmeg, rubber and cinchona (quinine) – all of which later becameimportant to Sri Lanka’s economy – were tested. Most of the honourable guests who visited Sri Lanka, forinstance The Queen Elizabeth, Marshal Tito, Chancellor Henry Kiesinger and Juri Gagarin, have plantedmemorable trees in this park. Within the gardens is the famous Orchid House which boasts of the largestcollection of Orchids in Asia and the renowned World War 2 Headquarters of Lord Mountbatten. LordLouis Mountbatten had his Supreme Headquarters, South East Asia, discreetly erected among the exoticblooms of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy. It is from here that he planned, conducted and completedOPERATION ZIPPER – The final plan for re-occupation of Singapore and Malaya from the Japanese.

Return to your hotel and spend the rest of your evening at leisure

Dinner & Overnight at the Chaaya Citadel, Kandy (Half Board Basis)

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museum. Kandy also is the centre for Buddhist cultural affaires with meditation centres and Buddhistpublication societies.

Dinner & Overnight at the Chaaya Citadel, Kandy (Half Board Basis)

DAY 04

After an early breakfast this morning, you will take a City Tour of Kandy, also visiting the Gadaladeniya,Lankatilake & Embekke temples.

Kandy – a lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings isa UNESCO World Heritage Site which retains an aura of grandeur, time has notaffected. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of therenowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the RoyalBotanical gardens – home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A culturalsanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive,Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (itemsof wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of manyvarieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. The highlight of the city’scalendar is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the casket enclosing the Tooth is

taken in procession for ten glittering nights in July/August by exotically costumed dancers, drummers andapproximately 100 Elephants.

Soon after head to Peradeniya, where you will visit the Royal Botanical Gardens

The Royal Botanical Gardens - Located 460 m above sea-level close toKandy and surrounded from three sides by the river Mahaweli, Peradeniyabotanical garden was founded in the year of 1824. Some of the best andmost valuable collections of plants and Trees in the world (more than 4000species, indoor and outdoor) such as Giant trees of "Ficus" family, differentBamboo and Palm trees of the world, rare Ayurvedic plants, Orchid House,spice garden, timber trees such as ebony, teak, satinwood, mahogany,tamarind and jak etc. can be seen here. Also, exotic crops such as coffee,tea, nutmeg, rubber and cinchona (quinine) – all of which later becameimportant to Sri Lanka’s economy – were tested. Most of the honourable guests who visited Sri Lanka, forinstance The Queen Elizabeth, Marshal Tito, Chancellor Henry Kiesinger and Juri Gagarin, have plantedmemorable trees in this park. Within the gardens is the famous Orchid House which boasts of the largestcollection of Orchids in Asia and the renowned World War 2 Headquarters of Lord Mountbatten. LordLouis Mountbatten had his Supreme Headquarters, South East Asia, discreetly erected among the exoticblooms of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kandy. It is from here that he planned, conducted and completedOPERATION ZIPPER – The final plan for re-occupation of Singapore and Malaya from the Japanese.

Return to your hotel and spend the rest of your evening at leisure

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DAY 05

Today you will transfer to the Beach Hotel of choice where you will spend the rest of your stay at leisure underthe starry Sri Lankan skies.