Sri Lanka Adventure with HimSahya : Temples, Tea & Beaches

168.243 KM | 3 Hours and 25 Minutes.
Pick Up from Bandaranaike International Airport to Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of
ancient Lankan civilization.
The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies on the banks of the historic Malvathu River.
From the 4th century BC, it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the beginning of the 11th century AD.
During this period it remained one of the most stable and durable centers of political power and
urban life in South Asia.
The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by monasteries
covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km).
Anuradhapura is also significant in Hindu legend as the fabled capital of the Asura King Ravana in
the Ramayana.

City tour: You will be able to explore the tallest brick built stupas of the ancient world.
Ruwanweli saya, Abhayagiri and Jetawana Dagabas constituted the central edifices of the
monasteries, Mahavihara, Abayagiri Vihara and Jetavanarama respectively.
Sri Mahabodhi the sacred tree shrine of the Mahaviharaya, planted in the 3rd Century BC still
remains its vitality and receives veneration of the Buddhist world all year around.
Visit the Thuparama Dagaba, the historical Stupa built by King Devanampiyatissa. It has been
converted in to a circular Chaitya Shrine ( Vatadage).
Visit the Twin Ponds and the Isurumuniya Ritigala is an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain in
Sri Lanka.
The ruins and rock inscriptions of the monastery date back to 1st century BCE. It is located 43 km
(27 mi) away from the ancient monastic city of Anuradhapura

Distance: 136.464 KM | 3 Hours and 14 Minutes
Lying amidst the hills, Kandy is the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. While being the
second largest city in Sri Lanka it is also famous for its immense beauty and is named as one of the
seven UNESCO declared World Heritage sites in the country.
With its luxuriant prairie, picturesque lake, Longest River of the country and misty mountains,
Kandy successfully mesmerizes every visitor unsurprisingly.

Kandy Full City Tour (without Entrance)

DAY 4 - Dec 5, 2023 : Kandy to Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara eliya full City Tour (without Entrance)

DAY 5 - Dec 6, 2023 : Nuwara Eliya to Bentota
Heavily jeweled with a rich and colorful history is witnessed through the numerous shrines and
temples as well as frescoes, ancient paintings and stone carvings.

Distance: 76.366 KM | 2 Hours and 28 Minutes
Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights), blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys,
meadows, mountains and greenery; Surrounded by hills and tea plantations, the town of Nuwara
Eliya enjoys spring-like weather throughout the year. It is also known as "'Little England" which was
the favorite hill station of the British who tried to create Nuwara Eliya into a typical English Village.
The old brick Post office, country house like hill club with its hunting pictures, trophies and strict
formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, horse race course, etc., all remind you of 'England".

Distance: 211.447 KM | 5 Hours and 24 Minutes
Bentota is the city of the Golden Beaches. You will be able to relax and feel the spirit of the sea
and the warmth of the soft sand.
The day is divided in spending Swimming in the water and bathing in the sun.

Bentota provides the perfect turf for unfurled vacation at the beach. While enjoying the sun, sea
and sand the beach lovers can enroll themselves in various water sports bringing in the unique
pleasure of this locale.

Distance: 108.982 KM | 1 Hours and 50 Minutes
Transfer to airport for home bound flight
Bentota to Drop Off to Bandaranaike International Airport.