•  Negombo / Pinnawala Elephant orphanage Pinnawala
• Negambo

Negombo is a bustling city close to the Bandaranayaka International Airport and second
largest city in the Western province after Colombo. Located at the lagoon-mouth , Negombo
is a major tourist destination with an old, large and thriving fishing industry.

• • Pinnawala

Pinnawala, instantly reminds us about the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, although Pinnawala
is also a small town situated in the Sabaragamuwa province. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is
an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants, and this has the
largest herd of captive elephants in the world. There are elephants of different sizes mothers to
babies and elephant walking in a line one behind the other to Maha Oya River for their bath or
as a leisure walk is striking and pleasant to watch. Visitors also allowed to feed these elephants
at this orphanage.

Night stay at Sigiriya

• •  Anuradhapura/ Mihinthale
• Anuradapura

Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka and it is popular for its well
preserved ruins of an ancient Sinhala civilization. The sacred city holds large number
of places to worship such as Buddhist temples and Buddha statues, although there are
also few Hindu temples. Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanweliseya, Jetavanaramaya,
Thuparamaya, Abhayagiri, Lovamahapaya, Mihintale and Kadireshan kovil are popular
ancient shrines of worship built by early kings. Wilpattu National Park that has the
enviable distinction of being the oldest and the largest national park in the country in
situated in the close proximity to Anuradhapura.

• • Mihinthale

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans
to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and
King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a
pilgrimage site, and the site of several religious monuments and abandoned structures.
Approximately 12.5 km (7.8 mi) east of Anuradhapura, close to
the Anuradhapura – Trincomalee Road is situated the “Missaka Pabbata” which is 1,000 feet
(300 m) in height and is one of the peaks of a mountainous range.

Night stay at Sigiriya

 Polonnaruwa / Pidurangala/ Sigiriya

•  Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa is considered as the royal ancient capital of Sri Lanka or golden period of
ruling. This sacred city holds large number of places to worship such as Buddhist
temples and Buddha statues, although there are also few Hindu temples. Gal Vihara,
Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Hatadage, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya and Gal Potha are few
of the ancient monuments speak about the history and culture of the city. Polonnaruwa
always reminds of the Parakrama Samudra, one of the largest reservoirs with sunset
views built by the King Parâkramabâhu I to preserve rainfall for agriculture, is
definitely an amazing man-built architecture which still remains strong and useful for
the inhabitants of the city.

• • Medirigiriya temple

The Medirigiriya Watadageya in Sri Lanka was built on a rocky outcrop. It had a single
entrance facing north. The doorway was a huge carved stone frame built at the bottom of a
staircase. The frame measured 9.75 feet in height and 4.75 feet in breadth. The doorway was
followed by a climb of 27 stone steps to a large resting area. Four steps lead from the resting
area to the actual Stupa house. The Stupa House had a low stone wall, about a meter tall,
which ran around it. Seated against the wall facing the four cardinal directions were four
exquisite stone Buddha statues. There was a huge 33 feet-long sleeping Buddha in the Stupa
House. The Stupa reigned in the center.

• • Pidurangala Rock

Embark on a journey to atop a mountain hidden in the acres of thick jungle, Pidurangala rock
is a true nature’s retreat to relive and rejuvenate under unspoilt nature. Trek through the narrow
brick and stone steps to reach the top which will unfold some of the best wildlife moments.
The ruins and the large Buddha statue and the monastery on the top will add the right dose of
historical moments to your journey. Because the place is one of the most ancient cave temples
in Sri Lanka.
Pidurangala Sri Lanka rock is located in Sigiriya and the mountain is only a few kilometres
away from famous Sigiriya Lion rock fortress.

• • Sigiriya

Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located near the Dambulla town in the Central
province of the island. It is also known as Sinha-giri or Lion Rock, a name reached due
to the shape of the rock that looks like a lion lying down. Entrance to the rock fortress
is through the lion’s paws and when climbed up the stairs, it takes you up to an ancient
wonderland. According to histories, the fortress was built during 5th century and has
been recognized as one of the listed heritage sites of UNESCO. The frescos painted by
the king, mirror wall, gardens on top of the rock, the pool in the garden complex are
picturesque.

Night stay at Sigiriya

•  Dambulla / Kandy

Nelligala is a mountain located in Muruthalawa, Kandy. Nelligala International Buddhist Center, well
known as Nelligala Temple was built in 2015 on the top of the Nelligala mountain hill

• • Dambulla

Dambulla town, at once reminds of the Sigiriya rock fortress to anyone, although it is
an ancient city with large number of historical heritages. Dambulla Cave Temple,
Buddhist Museum & Museum of Wall Paintings, Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs,
Pidurangala Rock and Minneriya National Park are few of the attractions in the town.
Dambulla is also home to the largest rose quartz mountain in South Asia. Dambulla
Dedicated Economic Centre is a busy market with wholesale and retail traders and due to its location at a major junction, Dambulla is also the centre of vegetable distribution
in the country.

Nalanda Gedige

• Mathale
  • Kandy

Kandy is an ancient city situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains. The warm and cool tangled climate gives you an opportunity to enjoy a refreshing change from the tropical heat of the rest of the island. The city is filled with scenic tea plantations and bio-diverse rainforests.
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Udawattakele Forest Reserve and Arthur’s Seat are the
picturesque greeneries with species of birds. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake and Kandy is popular for sacred sites, including the Temple of the Tooth celebrated with the grand Esala
Perahera annual procession in the months of June/July. National Museum of Kandy, Kandy
City Center and Kandy Market are also places of interest.

Night stay at Kandy

• •  Nuwaraeliya/ Tea factory / Perdeniya botanical garden
  • Peradeniya botanical Graden
  • Ramboda Waterfall
  • Nuwaraeliya

Nuwaraeliya, one of the cities known for its best weather in the island is situated within
the tea country hills. Months from December to March are frosty and chilling, whereas
months from April to August are sunny and greenery. Hakgala Botonical Garden and
Victoria Park are beautiful landscapes with wide range of trees, plants and flowers. You
would find plenty of green tea estates and friendly plantation workers all over the town.
Pedro tea factory and Mackwoods museum are must visit places, if one’s interest is on
learning about tea history and tea processing methods. Lake Gregory is a tourist attraction,
which has boat riding, water sports, and recreational activities. Seetha Amman Temple
has ancient histories and worshipped by many religious people.

Night stay at Nuwaraeliya

• Nuwaraeliya city tour / train to Ella
• Kithulgala water Rafting
• Nuwaraeliya

Nuwaraeliya, one of the cities known for its best weather in the island is situated within the tea country
hills. Months from December to March are frosty and chilling, whereas months from April to August
are sunny and greenery. Hakgala Botonical Garden and Victoria Park are beautiful landscapes with wide
range of trees, plants and flowers. You would find plenty of green tea estates and friendly plantation
workers all over the town. Pedro tea factory and Mackwoods museum are must visit places, if one’s
interest is on learning about tea history and tea processing methods. Lake Gregory is a tourist
attraction, which has boat riding, water sports, and recreational activities. Seetha Amman Temple has
ancient histories and worshipped by many religious people.

• • victoria park
  • Gregory park

Night stay at Ella

• Ella

Ella is a small town popularly known as lonely planet, is an area that has a rich bio-diversity,
dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. The landscape is pure natural beauty with its
waterfalls, greenery and hills. Ravana’s cave, Ravana falls, Diyaluma falls, Nine Arches
Bridge, Little Adam’s Peak, Lipton seat, Demodara railway loop, Mahamevnawa Monastery
and Ella Spice Garden are few of the must visit places. There are plenty of tea plantations and
factories, where you could walk through the whole process of tea production processes in great
detail. Ella is one of the best places in island where delicious western-styled food can be easily
found.

• Nine arch Bridge
• Little Adams Peak

Night stay at Ella

• Upper Diyaluma waterfall
• Rawana Waterfall
• Buduruwagala Temple
• Diyaluma waterfall
  Diyaluma Falls is 220 m (720 ft) high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka[1] and
  619th highest waterfall in the world.[2] It is situated 6 km (3.7 mi) away from Koslanda
  in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a
  tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.
  Night stay at Udawalawa

• Udawalawa/ Rathnapura

• Udawalawa

Udawalawa is a small town situated in the southern part of the island that is spoken about for
the Udawalawa National Park. This national park is a preserved natural home for hundreds of
wild Asian elephants. You may arrange a Safari service to take you around the park. The town
is also notable, because of the Uda Walawa Reservoir – the 3rd largest reservoir in the country,
which plays an important role in generating huge volume of hydro-electric power.

Night stay at Rathnapura

• Singharajaya / Bopath Ella / Kirindi Ella
• Singharajaya
• Bopath Ella
• Kirindi Ella
• Chandrika lake

Night stay at Rathnapura

• Madu Ganga River Safari / Turtle Farm
• Madu Ganga

Madu Ganga is a minor watercourse which originates near Uragasmanhandiya in the Galle
District of Sri Lanka, before widening into the Madu Ganga Lake at Balapitiya. The river then
flows for a further a 4.4 km (2.7 mi) before draining into the Indian Ocean. It is located 88 km
(55 mi) south of Colombo and 35 km (22 mi) north of Galle.many foreigners visit to see beauty
of the madu river via boat safari

Night stay at Colombo / Benthota

Benthota to Airport