7 Days Private Vehicle With Driver Explore Sri Lanka By Your Own Plans

Day 1: Colombo or Negombo - Kandy

1. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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.
2. Kandy Lake
   Pass by
   Kandy Lake, otherwise called Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is a fake lake in the core of the slope city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, worked in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe alongside the Temple of the Tooth. Throughout the years, it was decreased in size. It is an ensured lake, with angling prohibited.
3. Royal Botanical Gardens
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya are Sri Lanka's oldest formal gardens. It's about 5 kilometers west of Kandy, in Sri Lanka's Central Province, at 460 meters above sea level. Peradeniya's majestic Avenue of Royal Palms is Sri Lanka's largest garden, covering 147 acres (60 hectares) and requiring plenty of time to stroll. Peradeniya Gardens has almost 4,000 distinct plant species.
4. Kandy View Point
   15m
   Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city as a whole.

Day 2: Kandy - Sigiriya

1. Sigiriya
   1h 30m
   DescriptionSigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.
2. Golden Temple of Dambulla
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Dambulla cavern sanctuary otherwise called the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, arranged in the focal piece of the nation.
3. Dambulla
   Pass by
   Dambulla is reminiscent of the past. For many centuries the surroundings of dambulla over fifty acres was habitation of forestdweelling monks.While these had minimal contact with the public
   meditation was their main strength archaeolgical data confirm that the cave shrines of dambulla.According to extant inscriptions the shrine as well as in the surrounding were doneted to the monks by royalty nobility monks and nuns. Resently the climb to the cave shrine 600 feet above the plains and 100 feet above sea level has been made easier.

Day 3: Sigiriya - Polonnaruwa

1. Gal Vihara
   1m · Admission ticket not included
   The Gal Vihara, also known as Gal Viharaya and originally as the Uttararama, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu
2. 45m · Admission ticket not included
   The Shiva Temple is the first temple you'll come across as you enter the old city of Polonnaruwa. The temple's walls are clad in a sort of stone that can only be found in Polonnaruwa. The god statues in this temple are in the Indian style, and the carved stones are thought to have been transported from India or created by Indian artists who visited Sri Lanka.
3. Lotus Pond
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   This location has a lag pond or bathing pool in the style of a blossoming lotus, with five conical rings of eight petals descending in steps from top to bottom. Two cutaways were included in the upper bouts for easy access to the higher frets. comprehensive and intricate This stone bath is made of solid-cut granite and has a striking appearance. This could be Nissanka Malla's or 1 Parakramabahu's work.
4. Samudra Parakrama
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   Built by king parakraimabahu.ancient man made srilanka `s lagest rain water tank.this tank has 2500hectares covers aera and134 contains million cubic meters of water.this reservoir is the source of irrgation for the agricultural area of polonnaruwa and its environment.

Day 4: Polonnaruwa - Anurathapuara

1. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment
2. Mihintale
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Buddhism was introduced to srilanka at mihintale in 247 B.C mihintale thus became historically and religiously significant place.mihintale has sixty eight cave dwellings provided the monks shade and shelter.the lay assistants were instructed to submit the list of expenditures once a week a summary of accounts at the end of each lunar month and a balance sheet at the end of each year.
3. Ruwanweli Maha Seya
   1h
   The oldest stupa in sri lanka.Ruwanwelisaya standing at 300 feet is the oldest but smallest of the three giant edifices in brick in the world. The stupa is one of the eight places of veneration situated in Anuradhapura which are places believed to have been visited by Buddha during his three visits to Sri Lanka.
4. 45m · Admission ticket not included
   The moonstone is one of the most widespread architectural characteristics in sri lanka.it is in the shape of the half moon and is found at base of the a short staircase the steps of which are flanked by two balustrades which terminate below with two enormous veritical stones.

Day 5: Anurathpura - Nuwara Eliya

1. Horton Plains National Park
   1m · Admission ticket not included
   Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.
2. Sita Temple
   30m
   The Sita Amman Temple dedicated to Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, situated in the hills of Nuwara Eliya, is treated with enduring devotion by Hindus as it is considered to be the only such temple in the world. It is located five kilometres along the road from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy. History has it that this is the place where King Ravana held Sits imprisoned.What is interesting about the temple is the presence of footprints by the river, which is construed as being akin to Hanuman’s.
3. Nuwara Eliya
   Pass by
   Nuwara Eliya, also known as the Garden City of Asia due to its hills, valleys, and waterfalls, is located at 6182 feet above sea level at the foot of Mount Pidurangala, Sri Lanka's highest peak.Sir Samuel Baker, the legendary explorer who discovered the Nile's source, discovered eliya in 1819. When Colombo was hot and humid, the colonial government would relocate to Nuwara Eliya for three months of the year: March, April, and May. Domestic and international tourists visit Nuwara Eliya to enjoy the pleasant climate, play golf, stroll through the park, admire the lush plantations, visit the Thehagala gardens, and travel around the world, ending at the Hotten Plains, which features a dramatic drop in elevation of several thousand feet.

Day 6: Nuwara Eliya - Ella

1. Little Adam's Peak View Point
   1m · Admission ticket not included
   Hiking Little Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka is one of the most epic things to do in Ella. The peak can be hiked easily without a guide, as there is a marked path that leads you up the mountain, with plenty of signposts to show you the way.
2. Nine Arches Bridge
   30m
   The Nine Arch Bridge in Ella is on the Demodara loop and spans 91 meters at a height of 24m. The beautiful nine arches make it a very picturesque spot especially as it is located in a dense jungle and agricultural setting. Behind the railway, a forest is booming and below, tea leaves are being cultivated.
   The unique part about this bridge is that it is built entirely from rocks, bricks, and cement with no use of steel or metals throughout the structure.

Day 7: Ella - Colombo

1. Independence Memorial Hall
   20m
   Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948.
2. Gangaramaya Temple
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.
3. Bmich
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall is one of the foremost convention centers found on the island. Located in the Cinnamon Gardens region of Colombo, Bmich has over 16,000 square feet of floor space.Open to the public in the year 1998, this convention center is a gift from the people’s republic of China in memory of Sri Lanka’s late prime minister Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike. The construction of this convention center was carried out as a joint project between Sri Lankan and Chinese workforce. Bmich is managed by the Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF).
4. Pettah
   1h
   A bazaar with definite Middle Eastern flair, the Pettah is where Sri Lanka’s multi-culturalism is at its most pronounced. The bustling bazaar of pettah is one of the oldest districts in
   Colombo and one of the most interesting places to spend a few hours. It is the most ethnically mixed place in the country.
   The crowds in Pettah can become overwhelming during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours, but the streets are still thronged during most daylight hours. 
   Large religious buildings represent a plethora of faiths, while more earthly pursuits can be found in market stalls and shops selling seemingly everything.

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