Kandy, Kitulgala, Ella Nature Tour ( 6 Days 5 Nights )

Day 01

Warmly welcome you to Bandaranayke International Airport. Travel to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Take breakfast at Pinnawala. Following this, you will drive to the beautiful and historic city of Kandy. And check-in at your hotel, enjoy traditional dancing in Kandy. Overnight stay in Kandy.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is established in 1975 with five orphaned elephants in an area of 25 acres of land at Pinnawala. Pinnawala is notable for being the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Nearly there were 90 elephants. The Orphanage which serves as a conservation and breeding center as well as a place of informal education on elephants and their conservation is a world-famous attraction due to its unique way of maintaining such a large free herd of jumbos. Around 9:15 a: m starts the feeding Baby Elephants and fruit feeding get their milk. The Elephants Parade to the river to Barth around at 10:00 a: m. 12.00 noon Head returns from the river. Following this, you will drive to Kandy. 

Kandy

Sri Lanka’s second-largest city after Colombo, 1551 above sea level, Kandy is a historic city of the highest religious and cultural importance. The last capital of Sinhalese King until it fell into the hands of the British in 1815, Kandy which is also known as Senkadagalapura was established by the Wickramabahu 111 (1357-1374 CE). Kandy remains the most sacred Buddhist since it is the home of the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) – the most venerated Buddhist shrine in the world and this historic sacred site was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO 1988.

Day 02

After breakfast visit Temple of tooth relic, if you need to go shopping, Kandy is one of the best places to buy gems, Handicrafts, silk act. And visiting the Peradeniya Botanical garden, after driving around the mountains, viewing endless tea plantations, brings you to getting famous film for white water rafting in the Kelani River in Kithulgala. And Check in your hotel Over Night stay in Kithulgala. If you do not like water sports, then you can also go to Kithulgala according to your wishes or direct drive to Nuwara Eliya.

Dalada Maligawa

Temple of Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa, or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. The most sacred place of Buddhist worship in Sri Lanka and perhaps the world’s most sacred Buddhist shrine is venerated by millions of Buddhists all over the world. The temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Dalada Maligawa is a monumental palace built in the heart of the city of Kandy to house the sacred relic of the tooth of Gautama Buddha. Brought from Kalinga in India during the reign of Sri Meghavanna.

The sacred relic of the tooth was taken from the funeral pyre of Gautama Buddha in 483 BC. Later on, the princess Hemamali with her husband prince Danta smuggled it into Sri Lanka hidden in her hair on the instructions of her father Guhasiva a during the 4th Century AD and it was first enshrined in Isurumuniya Temple in Anuradhapura. The first established kingdom in ancient Sri Lanka. Then it moved through a number of kingdoms across the country from time to time and in the end, it was brought to Kandy by Hiripitiya Diyawadana Rala and Devanagala Ratnalankara Thera. 

During the reign of king Wimaladharmasuriya 1(1591-1604) who built a two-story building to place the sacred relic of the tooth. After that, it was improved by various kings who ruled the Kandyan kingdom, and the last improvement was done by King Sri Wikrama Rajasinha (1798-1815).

Peradeniya Botanical garden

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Peradeniya occupies a horseshoe-shaped peninsula and the scenic splendor of the garden has been raised to greater heights by the longest river of Sri Lanka, The Mahaweli which flows through its fringes. The total area is 147 acres (about 60 hectares) containing about 4500 plant species. It is situated in the serene hill capital; it is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids

Water rafting

Kitulgala is a Rain Forest patch that attracts many residents and foreign tourists for its natural beauty. The Academy Award-winning movie The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge Kitulgala is the base for white-water rafting in Sri Lanka but there are myriad of leisure and adventure activities that can be done in Kutulgala. At Sri Lankan Expeditions, suggests following things to do if you are planning a trip to Kitulgala,

•   White Water Rafting in Kelani River
•   Flat Water Rafting for Kids in river branches in Kitulgala 
•  Jungle walks to see beautiful rivers and waterfalls
•   Mountain biking on the roads or in the forest
•   River bathing in the shallow branches of the main river in Kitulgala
•   Visit remote Waterfalls and streams
•   Waterfall Jumps and Waterfall Abseiling
•   Bird Watching

Day 03

After breakfast enjoys white water rafting in Kitulgala. After drive to around the mountains, viewing endless tea plantations, and brings you to Nuwara  Eliya. En route, we will visit Devon falls. Devon Falls is situated 6 km west of Talawakele. It is 97 meters high and the 19th highest-rank waterfall in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is Sri Lanka’s “Little England” where time seems to have stood still since the days of the British Occupation. Following this check in to your hotel. After that, you will enjoy Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and the City Tour of Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay Nuwara Eliya. 

Nuwara-Eliya

Nuwara-Eliya is one of the cities that lie at the highest altitude of Sri Lanka and is popular as a paradise holiday destination. Located in the central hills, 180km away from Colombo; Nuwara Eliya is a classic example of the climate diversity of Sri Lanka. It is also a city where the influence of Colonial architecture is visible. Covered and cornered from three of the highest mountains of the country is Piduruthalagala, the Great Western & Haggala, it becomes a paradise of its own isolating itself from other bustling cities and towns. However, it offers many activities for tourists such as hiking, pony riding, boating, golfing, visits to the tea plantations, and the lovely landscapes & parks. 

Gregory Lake

Governor William Gregory constructed the lake during his rule from 1872 to 1877 utilizing water from Nanu Oya which runs across the town. It is about 91.2 hectares in extent and was used for water sports and recreational activities at the time of British rule. Lake Gregory is a significant tourist attraction loved by locals and foreigners alike. Boat Yard offers boating for people who love & enjoy being with the water.

Victoria Park

Originally used as a research field .1897 it was declared ‘Victoria Park’ in commemoration of the 60th Jubilee Coronation. It is said that this was established as a park after a German Princess planted an Oak tree here. It is a Beautiful landscape of more than 27 acres with 90% of trees being not indigenous.

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s “Little England” where time seems to have stood still since the days of the British occupation. On the way to Nuwara Eliya, you will visit a typical Tea Factory & enjoy a cup of tea. Following this, you check in to your hotel. After that, you will enjoy a City Tour of Nuwara Eliya. Overnight stay Nuwara Eliya.

Day 04

Wake up early morning at 0500 am drive to Horton plains visiting world end after leaving to Ella by train, sightseeing waterfall, Tea plantation, And Check in your hotel. Overnight stay in Ella.

Don’t forget to bring

• Good steady shoes
• Comfortable trousers
• Long sleeves for the early morning hours
• Sun cream
• Hat
• San Glasses
• Fruit and Snacks (not packed in plastic bags)
• Water

Horton plains

Horton plains are the only National Park that is based in the hill country. It is the best escapade for nature & adventure lovers. Beautiful grassy land provides stay to many wild animals such as Leopard, Samber, and the endemic Purple-faced Languor. Endemic highland birds include Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka white-eye, and Yellow-eared Bulbul. All travelers enjoy their travel by visiting ‘World’s End ‘where ‘Horton Plains’ suddenly stops with a steep of 1050 meters as if the whole world ends there. Misty surrounding makes it so real.

Day 05  

After breakfast, we visit Ella. Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views, you could find in Sri Lanka. Some of the places you could see in Ella are the Ella Rock, Ravana Ella Falls, Little Adam’s Peak, and Nine Arch Bridge among the other many stunning sceneries. Visiting the Ravana Ella Falls Proceed to Tissamaharama. And Check in your hotel. Overnight stay in Tissamaharama.

Ella

Ella is a small village of quaint beauty, safely tucked-in amidst the towering peak of Sri Lanka’s central highlands of the Uva province. The sleepy village is nestled in a valley peering straight through Ella Gap to the plain nearly 1000m below and across to coastline, where on a fine day, you could even catch a glimpse of the Great Basses lighthouse of Southern Sri Lanka. If the view alone wasn’t good enough, Ella is also surrounded by hilly countryside perfect for walks’, through tea plantations to ancient temples and waterfalls.

Ella Rock

We were of course going to climb Ella’s rock which sits at around 2000m, Ella sits at 1000m and so the prominence of the mountain, or the climb, was someone thousand meters or 3300ft. Ella Rock – Totally journey 8km for trekking it consist with fully amazing breathtaking views enormous feeling. It will pave the way to limitless wonderful experiences. Instantly misty-covered areas with narrow paths are truly amazing.

Little Adams Peak

Little Adams Peak whether considering the word ‘Little’, is named after the sacred Adams Peak (Sri Pada –where the footprint of Lord Buddha is preserved) regarding the similarity between the two mountains. Therefore the mountain was called Little Adams Peak. “Punchi Sri Pada” is another name for this peak. It is 1141 m in height. Little Adam’s Peak attracts many travelers who come to Sri Lanka. Gradually with an easy hike up to the mountain of Little Adams Peak, you can consummation a worth panoramic view. You have to walk through a lush green tea plantation. The journey is truly amazing and unforgettable and more amazing moments Wonderful trekking.

Nine Arch Bridge

This viaduct was built at Gotuwala between the two railway stations – Ella and Demodara during the British Colonial period are the largest in Sri Lanka. Located almost 3100 feet above sea level, this 99.6ft high bridge is called “Ahas namaye palama” (Nine skies bridge) in Sinhala. When one stands underneath it and looks up there is a beautiful sight of ‘nine skies’ through the nine arches, This Bridge is also called ‘The Bridge in the sky due to the sheer height. The bridge was finally commissioned in 1921. Locals came forward and build the bridge with solid stone bricks and cement without steel.

Day 06

Wake up early morning at 05.30 am proceed to Yala national park. After safari leave for Hikkaduwa. And Check in your hotel. Overnight Stay & relax at Hikkaduwa.                                                                 

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is the second-largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala or Ruhunu National park is one of the best and most popular parks in the country due to its diversity and density of mammals. It consists of five blocks covering an area of 97,881 hectares. Much of the reserve is parkland, but it also contains jungle, beaches, freshwater lakes and rivers, and scrubland. The latter zone is punctuated with enormous rocky outcrops. The range of habitats gives rise to a good range of wildlife. 

Yala has the world’s highest concentration of Leopards, although seeing this largely nocturnal carnivore still requires some luck. There are good numbers of Asian Elephants, crocodiles, Wild Boar, Water Buffalo, and Grey langurs amongst other large animals. The open parkland attracts birds of prey such as White-bellied Sea Eagle and the wetlands have Waders, Painted Storks, and the rare Stork. Land birds, of course, are in abundance and include Blue Faced Malkoha, Indian Peafowl, and Sri Lanka Jungle fowl, etc. Following this, a scenic drive along the southern coast brings you Hikkaduwa.

Hikkaduwa 

Hikkaduwa is a small coastal town in the south situated 99 km south of Colombo a. Well-known for its beach, the subaqueous world of coral gardens with shoals of brightly colored fish, and nightlife, Hikkaduwa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka the coral sanctuary replete with colorful fish quite fascinating and you can explore these fantasies in a glass-bottomed boat or by diving. This is also a better place for sunbathing, snorkeling, board-surfing, and many other pastimes. One of the great attractions among worldwide travelers. A surfing point, perfect snorkeling locations with gold.