Sri Lanka 6-Day Tour: Ancient Cities & Coastal Train Adventures
5 cities |
10 attraction(s) |
total distance 396
km
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Day6
Day1: Colombo > Negombo
3 attraction(s) ·
33 km
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St. Mary's Church was built in 1794 and is located on Main St. in the city center of Nicambo. It is a historical building with beautiful murals inside. The construction of the church took 50 years, showcasing its ancient heritage. If you are interested in history and culture, don't miss this church.
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A Gothic church on Sea Street in Negombo, it is one of the most beautiful churches in the area. The church was laid the foundation on February 2, 1936 by Archbishop Peter Marque, the then Archbishop of Colombo, and it was designed by Father G. Ganon. Initially, the design of this church was inspired by the Cathedral of Reims in France, but due to financial constraints, the height had to be reduced during construction.
Day2: Kandy
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1 km
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In Kandy, there is a solemn and sacred Buddhist holy site known as the Temple of the Tooth. The Temple of the Tooth is a national treasure of Sri Lanka, housing the sacred tooth relic of Gautama Buddha. Every year in August, a ten-day festival called the Kandy Esala Perahera is held here. On this day, you can witness a breathtaking procession, which includes fire dancers, musicians, and a grand procession of elephants adorned with gold and silver jewelry. This festival is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in the world, attracting Buddhist believers and thousands of visitors from around the globe. The Temple of the Tooth festival is an unforgettable experience that allows people to witness the beauty and sanctity of the event.
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Kandy Lake is an ancient lake in the center of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It was constructed in 1807 under the supervision of the last king, Sri Vikrama Rajasinha. Though the lake has been shrinking over the years, there is still a small island in the center covered with palm trees and shrubs, believed to be the bathing place of the king and queen. The lake is surrounded by various trees and is now a protected area where fishing is strictly prohibited, allowing the fish to thrive and be unafraid of humans. It is also a habitat for various bird species such as cormorants, egrets, and pelicans. If the weather is clear, the chanting of the monks from the Temple of the Tooth can be heard echoing over the orange-hued lake in the evening, creating a magical experience. The best times to capture the lake's beauty are early morning and evening.
Day3: Nuwara Eliya
3 attraction(s) ·
16 km
2
Built in 1894, this building located in the center of Nuwara Eliya town follows the style of the Tudor Revival Period in England and features a clock tower on its roof. The building's exterior is made of red bricks with white mortar in between, giving it a pink appearance from afar. People affectionately call it "the Pink Post Office." In the 1990s, the Pink Post Office was featured on the 10 rupee stamp commemorating World Post Day on December 26, 1990 in Sri Lanka. Today, the Pink Post Office is not just a post office, but also a popular tourist attraction.
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15-20 kilometers away from Nouvelle-Aliyah, there are two dairy farms and a milk factory. Among them, the New Zealand farm is the most famous and also the furthest away. Noralia is the hub of Sri Lanka's dairy industry, and people like to visit the farms and milk factories on holidays or weekends to allow their children to get close to animals. The scenery here is like a scene from a fairy tale, with cows lazily sunbathing on the ever-changing slopes. Occasionally, the shepherds also lie next to them, enjoying the sun and relaxing. The life and atmosphere here exude the charm of New Zealand, making people intoxicated and unwilling to leave.
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Day5: Galle
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Galle Fort is an ancient city dating back to the 16th century. Originally built during the Portuguese colonial period, it was later renovated and expanded by the Dutch colonizers. Starting from the 18th century, the fort gradually developed into an impregnable fortress. Today, this ancient city is known for its old city walls and serves as a prominent architectural landmark, bearing witness to the rise and fall of the colonial era. The fort not only played a crucial role in military defense and maritime signaling in the 16th century but also remained intact during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, serving as a guardian of the city. Thanks to its sturdy construction, the entire old city was spared from the tsunami, and visitors can still explore this well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day6: Colombo
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This is the oldest museum in Sri Lanka. The grand white building showcases artifacts from different historical periods in Sri Lanka, including the "Zheng He Stele" discovered in 1912. The stele, erected by the Chinese Ming Dynasty eunuch Zheng He during his voyage to Sri Lanka, features a relief of two dragons playing with a pearl at the top and inscriptions in Chinese, Arabic, and Tamil that record Zheng He's purpose of coming to Sri Lanka.
