7 Nights 8 Days Tour Package to Negombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park, Galle, Colombo
Itinerary
Welcome to Sri Lanka, arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you will be greeted by your private chauffeur guide and escorted to your hotel in Negombo, a seaside town around 20 minutes to Negambo & 45 Minutes away from the airport. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Visit to the MUNNESWARAM TEMPLE. It is believed that Munneswaram predates the Ramayana and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was located here. Munneswaram means the first temple for Shiva (Munnu + Easwaran). A Shiva Lingam was already here when lord Rama visited the place. Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya with Sita in one of King Ravana's vimanas. He felt he was being followed by Bramhaasthi dosham (a malevolent black shadow) as he had killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. When the Vimana was passing over Munneswaram, he felt the vimana vibrating, and realized the "Brahmaasthi Dosham" was not following him at this particular point. He stops the vimana at this juncture and asks God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised installing and praying for four lingams at Manavari, Thiru Koneshwaram, Thiru Ketheshwaram and Rameshwaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the dosham. Visit to MANAVARI , Manavari is the first place where Lord Rama installed and prayed the Siva lingam after the end of the war with King Ravana. To date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama. Late afternoon return to Negombo and relax at the hotel/beach .
Overnight at a Negombo Hotel
After breakfast proceed to kandy.On the way to your hotel in Kandy you will enjoy a picturesque drive through rice paddy fields, banana and tea plantations. In the afternoon visit to the TEMPLE OF THE SACRED TOOTH RELIC. It was built within the royal palace complex which houses the only surviving relic of Buddha, a tooth, which is venerated by Buddhists. The relic has played an important role in the local politics since ancient times and it's believed that whoever holds the relic, holds the governance of the country. One of the reasons which caused the ancient kings to protect it with greatest effort. Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese Kings from 1592 to 1815, fortified by the terrain of the mountains and the difficult approach. The city is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO, in part due to the temple. Monks of the two chapters of Malwatte and Asgiriya conduct daily ritual worship in the inner chamber of the temple, in annual rotation. They conduct these services three times a day: at dawn, at noon and in the evening. On Wednesdays there is a symbolic bathing of the Sacred Relic with an herbal preparation made from scented water and flagrant flowers, called Nanumura Mangallaya. This holy water is believed to contain healing powers and is distributed among those present.There are special religious programs conducted in the temple on every Full Moon Poya day where large numbers participate. Apart from these daily, weekly and monthly ceremonies, there are four major ceremonies held every year. They are Aluth Sahal Mangallaya, Avurudu Mangallaya, Esala Mangallaya, Karthika Mangallaya. Of these, the most important is the Esala Mangallaya.
Overnight at a Kandy Hotel
In the morning, visit the Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya where you will be immersed in the sea of 300+ varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees.
The afternoon is at your leisure. You could either rest at your lovely hotel or explore the city with your chauffer, like walking around Kandy Lake in the city centre or doing some shopping in the downtown markets.
After breakfast you will be leaving leave for Nuwara Eliya. On the way we will visit the SRI BAKTHA HANUMAN TEMPLE in Ramboda. Ramboda is an area, where the forces of Rama's gathered to fight against King Ravana. The hills of Ramboda are also believed where Hanuman was searching for Sita Devi. The Chinmaya mission of Sri Lanka has built an Anjaneyar temple with Hanuman as the presiding deity. This temple is called Sri Baktha Hanuman temple and the image of Lord Hanuman here is 16 Feet tall. In the afternoon a visit to the GAYATHRI PEEDAM in Nuwara Eliya. Gayathri Peedam is believed to be the place from where King Ravana's son Meghanath propitiated Lord Shiva with penance and pooja's and in turn was granted super natural powers by Lord Shiva. The Gayathri Cathedral also known as Sri-Lanka Theeswarar Temple which he built is situated in an area fondly identified as Sri-Nagar which means the Metropolis of Prosperity. Nuwara Eliya is a Colonial township known as the ‘Little England “ for its breezy atmosphere to the outside world and the Islanders. Nuwara-Eliya is a mountainous town situated above 7000 Ft. above Sea level at the central province in the island built around a chilly lake surrounded by lush Tea gardens, abundant vegetable cultivation, stunning water-falls and Virgin woodland.
Overnight at a Nuwara Eliya Hotel
After breakfast proceed to Yala. Today you can isit kataharagama hindu devalaya.The famous Kataragama temple is also known as the temple of Lord Karthikeya Subramaniam, who was requested to go to fight on the last day of the war. The request was made by lord Indra to protect lord Rama after committing Brahmahathi. As they were worried the dosha would weaken Lord Rama on the battlefield.
Today you will proceed to galle , en route Rumassala is a small hill with forest cover situated closer to the beach. The famous story of Rumassala related to Ramayana which is a mythical encounter between Rama and Ravana. When Rama's brother-Lakshman was near-fatally injured in battle, it needed to bring some herbals from the Himalayas.
you can visit Asia's best preserved colonial sea fortress of Galle Dutch Fort, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experience limited collection of exhibits from the Portuguese, Dutch and British period in three main galleries of tropical colonial Dutch building. Visit old post office, old library and old Dutch church to experience the city in its true sense (no entry, just pass by).
You can Visit Galle Lighthouse also known as Pointe de Galle Lighthouse a rare historical jewel protected by dark, thick stone walls & UNESCO declared Heritage site. Wind down, take a walk on the beach and witness the most beautiful clear sunset in Indian ocean.
Today you can take a guided city tour to explore Colombo's colonial legacies covering the Independence Square, Gangarama Temple of Colombo, the mile-long promenade of Galle Face Green, and Colombo's National Museum.
After breakfast, you will be driving to airport for your departure flight.
Good Bye to Sri Lanka
Price & Validity
Hotel Category | Price (Per Person) | Hotel Options |
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3 Star | Rs 72,050 | Not Provided |
4 Star | Rs 80,285 | Not Provided |
Inclusions / Exclusions
Airport pick up
Assistance at the Airport
Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis on mention hotels above
Private luxury car (air-conditioned)
Private English Speaking driver for the entire journey
Colombo city & shopping tour – 3 hours
Kandy city tour – 2 hours
Ceylon Gem Factory visit
Room 1 Double Deluxe Sharing Double
Tea plantation visit & factory visit –
All government taxes
Fuel & local insurance for the vehicle
Airport drop off
*Note: All rooms and tickets are subjected to availability
Air tickets NOT included
Sightseeing entrance charges (Unless Specified)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Camera & video permits
Travel Insurance
Guide/Driver tips
Personal expenses
Late check-outs & early check-in charges