Of Sea breezes & Tea Leaves

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Colombo is the political, economic and cultural center of Sri-Lanka. This bustling commercial capital, is a sensual blend of East and West. Quaint old shops vie for trade with oriental bazaars and modern shopping malls.

Tour the teeming, colorful and fascinating city. Visit historic and interesting landmarks of Colombo including the exciting Pettah bazaar area, temples and mosques, town hall, residential area of Cinnamon Gardens, Independence Square, Old Parliament and the sea front at Galle Face Green.

Hotels Options: Park Street Hotel & Galle Face Hotel

This is the heart of the ancient civilizations in Sri-Lanka. Sinhala kings, continually overcame South-Indian invasions and built two magnificent cities: Anurdhapura and Polonnaruwa. They also paid homage to their strong sense of Buddhist culture by building temples and monasteries in Dambulla, Kurunegala and Yapahuwa. An amazing feat is the rock fortress of Sigiriya, where a prodigal prince hid after slaying his father, the king, and built a secret palace fortress where he hid for 30 years. And as this is one of Sri-Lanka's driest areas, these industrious kings built enormous reservoirs and complicated irrigation systems to cultivate rice which are still used to this day.

Explore the magnificent ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Climb the 5th century Rock Fortress of Sigiriya famed for its beautiful frescoes and water fountains. And be amazed by the magnificent 7 cave rock temple at Dambulla. Learn about the ancient practice of medicine at the monastic hospital complex at Ritigala and Mihintale.

Hotels Options: Heritance Kandalama & The Deer Park Hotel

The last independent kingdom of the Singhalese kings, Kandy fell to the British in 1815 after more than 300 years of defying invaders such as the Portuguese and Dutch. Considered to be the most beautiful of all Sri Lankan city's, with its colonial buildings situated around the man-made lake. Kandy's most famous event is the Esala Perahera which is Sri-Lanka's most magnificent parade and one of Asia's largest.

Tour the city and surrounding areas, including the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, the Kandy Loop - Gadaladeniya, Embakke and Lankatillaka temples. Be informed and entertained by exotic local dances. Optionally, visit a batik factory and see how this intricately delicate art form comes to life. Also visit a spice garden and the Royal Botanical Gardens which were first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and later expanded by the British.

Hotels Options: Kandy House & Theva Residency

Built at 1900 meters above sea level amidst lush vegetation, this was the favorite hill station of the colonial British. Famous for its tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and colonial buildings (many resembling old English cottages). Asia's oldest golf course is at the center of the city.

Follow the tea pluckers and learn how they pick “two leaves and a bud” to make the finest tea in the world. Learn the art of tea tasting from master tea tasters. For a little adventure, hike to The World’s End, located approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. The plains are an expanse of misty grassland, scraggy trees and ice-cold rivulets. Should the opportunity arise, witness some of the local wildlife including Sambhur, Wild Boar, Giant Squirrel, Black-napped Hare and Leopard. Tour the city of Nuwara Eliya, and go back in time to the days of the British Raj.

Hotels Options: The Lavender House & Tea Factory

Galle is Sri-Lanka's most historically interesting living city. Once the chief port of Sri-Lanka (then known as Ceylon), The Fort at Galle is a living World Heritage site and provides a glimpse of Sri Lanka's Portuguese & Dutch heritage. Until the construction of the Colombo Harbor in the 19th century, Galle was the major port of Sri-Lanka and is still an active and major port today. It is believed that King Solomon obtained gems, spices, and tropical birds and wildlife from this port city.
The Galle Fort was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and later expanded by the Dutch in 1663. As the town of Galle outside the Fort bustles with life, inside the imposing walls of the Fort a much calmer atmosphere pervades taking visitors centuries back in time to the Dutch colonial era.

Try a river cruise down the Mahamodara river to see its bird and reptilian residents. Or venture into the Indian ocean on a whale watching excursion. You will be taken out to sea in large comfortable sea catamarans for up to six hours. A packed lunch will be provided and cold beverages will be available on board.

Hotels Options: Sun House & Fort Printers

The southwestern coast is at its best from November to April. Home to some of Sri-Lanka's coconut tree-lined white sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets, this is the ultimate romantic getaway. The beautiful calm waters of the Bentota river flowing into the Indian ocean makes it iperfect for water-sports. The coral reef that surrounds these coasts are a treat for your eyes. The south also has its own traditional recipes for its abundant fish and seafood as well as its traditional masked dance-drama.

Sportive travelers will enjoy scuba dives, water skiing or jet skiing. Nature lovers will be thrilled by a visit a turtle hatchery and/or night viewing of mother turtles laying their eggs on a nearby beach.Adventure abounds inland, too. Enjoy the flora and fauna of the unspoiled river on canoe ride, or visit a nearby forest reserve for trekking, bird watching and river bathing. A low country tea estate and factory or trip into the picturesque Mangrove Lagoon for a day outing on Catamaran boat is also an excellent option.

Hotels Options: Serene Pavilions & Blue water

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