ESELA PERAHERA IN KANDY From the 25th to 31st August 2007 |
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Itinerary: |
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Day 1 |
25th
August: Arrive at the Katunayake airport. Meet /
assist at the airport and transfer direct to hotel
in Negombo. Check in for overnight stay. |
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Day 2 |
26th
August: Negombo/Dambulla. After breakfast, proceed
to Dambulla. Visit the cave temple and check in
at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure for your
own arrangements. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 3 |
27th August: Dambulla/Polonnaruwa/Dambulla.
After early breakfast, climb the “Rock Fortress of Sigiriya” en route to Pollonnaruwa(World heritage sites).
Pollonnaruwa is a city of great historical importance. Visit the ancient ruins, and return to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay in Dambulla. |
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Day 4 |
28th August: Dambulla/Kandy.
After breakfast proceed to Kandy Check in at hotel. Day is free to relax or
experience Sri Lankan “ Ayurvedha treatment” which very popular for relaxation.
Evening by 6 pm you should be at your seats to watch the “Kandy Perehara” You
could take packed dinner with you or have early dinner before you leave to watch
the perehara. |
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Day 5 |
29th August: Kandy/Colombo.
After breakfast leave to Colombo. Arrive in Colombo and do a city tour, visiting
the old city (Pettah) and the Fort Bazar, A Hindu Temple and the Old parliament
building The Museum in Colombo is another interesting places to visit.
You could wonder around the many shops that carry branded items for a very
reasonable prices and keep the evening free to visit the exciting pubs,
clubs and the casinos of Colombo. |
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Day 6 |
30th August: Departure. Free until your
departure to the Airport for your onward flight. |
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TOUR COST
02 Pax - USD 331 Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis
04 Pax – USD 273 Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis
06 Pax – USD 153 Per Person on Twin Sharing Basis
Child 0-2 years FOC
Child 2- 12 year US$ 20 per day sharing with parents
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TOUR COST INCLUDES
Accommodation in the above mentioned hotels or similar on twin/Double sharing basis.
Breakfast & Dinner
Tours / Transfers in an air-conditioned coach as mentioned in the itinerary Services of a an English speaking driver
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TOUR COST EXCLUDES
Lunch through out the tour.
Expenses of a personal nature such as medical bills, telephone bills, Laundry porterage etc.
Entrance fees for places of interests and monuments – US$45 per adult & US$20 per child under 12 years of age.
Perahera (Procession) Tickets: US$57 per adult / child
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HOTELS TO BE USED
Negombo - Goldi Sands
Dambulla - Amaya Lake
Kandy - Amaya Hills
Colombo - Galadari
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Note:
The above rates are subject to change until final confirmation
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Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings is the 3rd largest capital
in Sri Lanka. Named as a World Heritage Site, the name Kandy conjures visions
of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are
still lovingly kept alive. The “Esela Maha Perahera” (Procession) is one of the
biggest events held in Kandy annually and one of the most spectacular pageants
in South Asia. During this Perahera or the Procession, the gold casket in which
the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined is exposed to the public.
The casket is carried by a magnificent tusked temple elephant adorned with
colorful cloth lined with electric bulbs. Over 100 elephants ranging from majestic
bulls to half grown calves take part in this procession. The Kandyan dancers,
devil dancers, whip crackers, stick dancers, costumed dancers and an
assortment of acrobats and flame dancers also participate in this event.
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