SRI LANKA- 5N/6D

After B fast proceed to Kandy En routh Visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage the only orphanage in world for living giant on earth, orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants as of now there were 88 elephants, including 37 males and 51 females from generations, living in Pinnawala. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to many of the orphaned un weaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation..

En route visit the herbal garden. During the past history of Sri Lanka, herbal garden was world renowned for its quality spices, and the Greeks, romans and the Arabic maintained their links with Sri Lanka through the spice trade. Spices are an essential element of the cuisine of Sri Lanka and the Ayurveda tradition.

Visit to a garden specializes in the cultivation of these substances is an excellent way for purposes of new uses of certain ingredients that perhaps though they knew well. Europeans can buy the products in their natural state or in the form of oils and potions that are used by Ayurveda medicine. During the Dutch, very famous spices of Sri Lanka were export to differentcountries. That has earned the country the name of "island of the spice

Visit temple of tooth relic, locally known as Sri Dalada maligawa. This temple is a UNESCO world heritage site, which is also one of the most revered Buddhist sites in the world. This is possibly the most sacred Buddhist shrine in the world. It is venerated not only by Buddhists in Sri Lanka but by Buddhists all over the world. Overnight stay at hotel.

After B fast visit a gem museum Sri Lanka, long associated with the international gem and jewellery trade, has been known as the cradle of treasures for its precious, natural gemstones. Both the artisan culture of jewellery craftsmanship and Sri Lanka’s gem industry has been widely acclaimed in literary works dating as far back as 250 B.C. Today Sri Lanka has made its mark in the international market and is known for quality gemstones and creating fine jewellery in a range of unique and exquisite designs. With this reputation, the Sri Lankan gem and jewellery industry is now geared to establish a world-class gem and jewellery hub.
Visit wood Carving Factory .Handicraft of woodcarving in Sri Lanka has a long history Wood-carved decorative panels are used widely in Sri Lanka in the trade of interior decoration too. A wide range of handicraft items made of wood combine utility and beauty adding elegance to your lifestyle, such as wall hangings, fancy jewellery, figurines, sculpture, lacquer products, gift boxes, toys, Educational items for pre-school children, household items are some of the woodcraft items produced in Sri Lanka.
Visit silk factory Silk's absorbency makes it comfortable to wear in warm weather and while active. Its low conductivity keeps warm air close to the skin during cold weather. It is often used for clothing such as shirts, ties, blouses, formal dresses, high fashion clothes, lining, lingerie, pajamas, robes, dress suits, sun dresses and Eastern folk costumes. For practical use, silk is excellent as clothing that protects from many biting insects that would ordinarily pierce clothing, such as mosquitoes and horseflies
En route visit a working tea garden , and proceeds to the hill station of Nuwara Eliya (City of Light ) is celebrated for its fresh climate, the wonderful scenery all around, and its "Englishness". Wonderful mountain panoramas surround the wide valley, into which fall many lovely but icy waterfalls. There are still a few patches of virgin jungle left, with stunted, gnarled trees, primitive tree ferns and strange looking lichen. It is the hub of the tea country, lying 77 km from Kandy and 180 km from Colombo. At an elevation of 1800m, the temperature varies from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius, falling to near zero on winter nights and producing occasional frost. The roads zigzag through the most spectacular mountain scenery to reach this picturesque district. Overnight stay at hotel.

After B fast Do a city tour at Nuwaraeliya, is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. The town is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka." The city was founded by Samuel Baker, the discoverer of Lake Albert and the explorer of the Nile in 1846. Nuwara Eliya's climate lent itself to becoming the prime sanctuary of the British civil servants and planters in Ceylon. Nuwara Eliya, called Little England. For a picturesque stroll, stop by the well-maintained Victoria Park or head for Gregory’s Lake, which is located just south of the town. You can also hire boats here also visit the international Golf and race courses and visit Sitha eliya witness the legendry boat tour at Gregory Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.

After B fast proceed to Bentota Do a city tour at Bentota, visit Beruwala Bay Beach that is just before reaching Aluthgama at the Bentota Bridge and Bentota Bay Beach just over the bridge are the most popular twin beaches in the coast. The coast to the further south and onwards to the Deep South too is replete with lovely topical beaches. Bentota beach is ideal for snorkeling, diving, sailing, wind surfing, water- skiing, and deep-sea fishing on a traditional outrigger canoe. Bentota enriched with safe swimming conditions in the season combined with fun water sport and exciting excursions that set up an ideal background for a relaxed holiday in Sri Lanka, is an attraction for the families.
Visit a sea turtle conservation project operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1988 to protect Sri Lanka’s turtles from extinction. Since then it has released about 3.5 million baby turtles into the wild. The hatchery pays fishermen for eggs that they collect at night along the long sandy beach. Although October to April is the main laying season, some eggs (mostly green turtles)can be found at Kosgoda.
Visit Madu Ganga is a shallow water body in south-west Sri Lanka, which enters the sea at Balapitiya.Together with the smaller Randombe Lake, to which it is connected by two narrow channels; it forms the Madu Ganga wetland. Its estuary and the many mangrove islets on it constitute a complex coastal wetland ecosystem. In has high ecological, biological and aesthetic significance, being home to 303 species of plants belonging to 95 families and to 248 species of vertebrate animals. It might be one of the last remaining tracts of untouched mangrove forests in Sri Lanka.
Overnight stay at hotel..

After B fast proceed to Colombo do a city tour and a shopping tour at Colombo is a commercial and business center of Sri Lanka located on west coast. The city blends together with old colonial type building, high-rise commercial buildings and hotels. It is filled with shopping malls, airline of fices b azaars and interesting tourist attractions. Some of the finest structures built during the colonial times still preserved in one part of the City. During the city tour, visit BMICH, Colonial style Town hall, old parliament complex, replica of ‘Aukana ‘Buddha statue, Galle face green, etc.After proceed to Airport for departure..