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Factoids - Sri Lanka

"Seven properties of Sri Lanka have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, namely, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (1982), the ancient city of Sigiriya (1982), the golden Temple of Dambulla (1991), the old town of Galle and its fortifications (1988), the sacred city of Anuradhapura (1982), the sacred city of Kandy (1988) and the Sinharaja forest reserve (1988) "

"Elephants in Sri Lanka were once royal property, and it was forbidden to kill them. Today there are only about 2800 wild elephants left, compared with 12,000 in 1900. "

"Sri Lanka is the First country in the world to have established a dedicated hospital (Mihintale, 4th century BC). "

"The world's first recorded wildlife sanctuary was at Mihintale. It was established by King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC."

"Sri Lanka is the First country in the World to have a female prime minister (Sirimavo Bandaranaike, July 21, 1960). "

"First female monarch in an Asian country, Queen Anula (47–42 BC). "

"Sri Lanka has the longest period of continuous multi-party democracy by a non-western country (1931–present). "

"Sri Lanka is the World's leading exporter of tea; Ceylon tea is famed to be one of the best teas in the world. "

"Sri Lanka is the World's leading exporter of cinnamon; exported to Egypt as early as 1400 BC . "

"Sri Lanka is the First country in South Asia to start radio broadcasting with Radio Ceylon — celebrated 80 years in Broadcasting on December 16, 2005"

"Sri Lanka is the First country in Asia to fly the Airbus A340. "

 3 Nights / 4 Days Sri Lanka Tour Packages

"Ayu Bhuvan" - Welcome to Sri Lanka

One of the most beautiful countries in the world, Sri Lanka is a great tourist destination of great variety. The capital Sri Jayawardanapura is centered on lake Diayawanna and lies below sea level. Barely 180km away is the lush green 2524m Piduruthalagala mountain, the highest in Sri Lanka.

The commercial capital Colombo is home to many five star hotels, restaurants, clubs, discotheques, and casinos. The restaurants stay open late into the night. Despite the terrorist activities of the LTTE. Sri Lanka is still a safe place to visit. Colombo has been spared from terrorist attacks for quite sometime. And attacks outside colombo are very rare.

Around 400,000 tourists visit the country each year to take in the sun the sea and the sand. Sri Lanka is a great tourist destination and has a wide range of geographic features and is rich in natural beauty.

The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, and rich cultural heritage make it a worldwide famous tourism destination.
 

So, if you are looking for tour packages to Sri Lanka or honeymoon package to Sri Lanka, Aaditya Tours and Travels can offer you a tailor-made package.

3 Nights / 4 Days Sri Lanka Tour Package

Day 01 Colombo - Bentota

Arrival, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to Bentota. Check in at the hotel in Bentota. Evening take a picturesque boat trip on the ‘Madhu Ganga’ river. Overnight stay at hotel in Bentota.

River Safari in Madhu Ganga: The primitive life style of the inhabitant of the islands of the Madhu River is only a boat ride away. The boat ride takes us through the thick mangroves and abundant the bird life, to reveal the primitive style of fishing and prawn trapping still practiced by the inhabitants of the islands.

Day 02: Bentota - Kandy

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to hotel in Kandy and check in at the hotel. Visit Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. In the late afternoon proceed for a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings. The name Kandy conjures visions of a storied past, splendour, legend, folklore, mystery and traditions lovingly kept alive for countless years. Visit a gem museum and a lapidary. Later visit the Scared Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show in Kandy.

Peradeniya: Peradeniya Botanical Gardens was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. it is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers.

Day 3: Kandy - Colombo

Early breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast proceed to Colombo, enroute Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is a home to about 60 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. Check-in at your hotel in Colombo.

In the afternoon do a city tour of Colombo, observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), A Hindu Kovil, a Buddhist Temple, Observing the Galle Face Green and visit Fort Bazaar. Shopping is never an end in Colombo - visit House of Fashions, Majestic City shopping complex, ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique, Noritake Ceramic Showroom, Barefoot Gallery and Lakmedura Handicraft Centre.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.

Day 04 - Colombo - Departure

After breakfast proceed to airport for departure
 

"WARNING: Tourists overstaying their visas are liable for action taken against them by the Government of Sri Lanka."