Extension Tours to Srilanka - Pearl of the Orient
Sri Lanka's classical architecture, sculptuure and painting is
predominantly Buddhist. Stupas sprinkle the countryside, and there are
several extravagantly large Buddhas sculptures, notably at Aukana and
Buduruvagala. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa have the most impressive
archaelogical legacy, but Kandy is the most thriving cultural centre today.
Colonial rem
nants
includes Dutch forts, canal and churches and British residences, clubs and
courthouses. Galle is the finest colonial city on the island.
Sinhalese dancing is similar to Indian dance but relies on acrobatics,
nimbleness and symbolism to unfold its narratives. Kandy is a good place to
see up-country dancing, but Colombo or Ambalangoda are the places to witness
the ritualistic exorcism of devil dancing. Folk theatre combines dance,
masked drama, drumming and exorcism rituals to vividly recreate Sri Lankan
folklore. Woodcarving, weaving, pottery and metalwork are all highly
developed crafts, and Sri Lanka is especially renowned for its gems.
Ambalangoda is the best place to see Sri Lankan masks; Ratnapura is the
centre of Sri Lanka's gem trade.
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Tour I - Srilankan Culture.
Day 01 ARRIVAL COLOMBO / KANDY :- Arrival in Colombo, the capital of
Srilanka. Transfer to the pearl of orient, Kandy - Cultural Capital of this
Island. Kandy boasts of the temple of the tooth relic most sacred temple in
Srilanka. Overnight Kandy.
Day 02 KANDY :- Full day at this beautiful city of Kandy located on
the Mahaweli River. We visit the temple of tooth relic, Botanical Garden &
Buddhist Monastries located in the City. Evening witness culture program
incluuding drummers dances. Overnight at Kandy.
Day 03 KANDY / HABRANA :- Drive to Habrana enroute visit Sigiriya
Lions Palace now in ruins & frescoes similar to ones found in Ajanta
cavesin India. Overnight at Habrana.
Day 04 HABRANA :- Fullday Excursion to Ancient Cities of
Anuradhapura & Holy Temple complexs of Pollonaruwa. Back to Hotel.
Overnight at Harbana.
Day 05 HABRANA / COLOMBO :- Drive Habrana to Colombo. Arrival in
Colombo and continue your onward journey.
