Sri Lanka Excursions and Day Trips
Uva Province
2 Days
1 Night
Group Size: Minimum - 1
Cultural & Religious, Family, Nature
Badulla
The British colonial bungalow in Judges' hill, Badulla
This property is a colonial style bungalow and has rooms including attached bathrooms with hot water. This bungalow was built by the British. They used to stay there when they built the railway to Badulla. Now this property is maintained by UDA.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner
Transport: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Vehicle type is subject to pax count.
Safe & secure certified chauffeur
Day 1: Ella – Badulla
Today you are going to visit Badulla.
Badulla is the capital and the largest city of Uva Province situated in the lower central hills of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of Uva Province and the Badulla District. Badulla was an isolated village until the British built roads from Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the mid-19th century, as part of the growing plantation economy.
You will visit Dowa cave temple, It is believed that the temple bears a history dating back to about 2,000 years. Historically, the Dhowa temple was known as the Kumbaltissa Ariyagala Vehera, named after its chief priest who had provided sanctuary for King Walagamba, who turned the cave into a temple. Work at the temple was not completed during the reign of King Walagamba, but was fully completed during the Kandyan Kingdom. The Temple was declared a protected heritage site and an archaeological protected monument in Sri Lanka in 1996.
Then you visit Demodara train station to see the world famous Demodara railway loop, Demodara railway station is the third last station on the Main Line, and is 277.71 km (172.56 mi) away from Colombo. It is located 912.5 m (2,994 ft) above mean sea level and 8 km (5.0 mi) from Badulla, the capital city of Uva Province. All the trains that run on the Main Line, including the Podi Menike and Udarata Menike express trains stop at the station. The station is most notable for its spiral rail line at this location, popularly known as the ' Demodara railway loop. The rail line passes under itself, going around the loop and emerging from a tunnel, which runs directly beneath the Demodara railway station.
You can visit Dunhinda falls. Dunhinda falls is 64 metres (210 ft) high, gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray, (Dun in sinhala means mist or smoke) which surrounds the area at the foot of the waterfall. It's also known as bridal fall, as the shape of the water falling is similar to a bridal veil. Also, there are some myths and legends associated with the fall.The fall is created by the Badulu Oya which flows through Badulla.
After you will be heading to Badulla town, the first attraction and place is Old Welekade Market, On 1 February 1886 the British government proclaimed Uva as a separate province of Ceylon and A. King was appointed as the new government agent for the province. As a benefit of closer relationship with the central government, King arranged for a new market building to be constructed in Badulla in 1889, three years after the proclamation of the province. It is said that the cost for the construction of the building was 5000 rupees. The further advantages gained by the province were construction of a new hospital and a Kachcheri building in close proximity to the market in 1890, and 1891 respectively.
Then you will travel to the town where you can visit St. Mark's Church, before 1857 church services were conducted in the local court house by the priest from Nuwara Eliya. On 24 February 1846 Bishop James Chapman visited Badulla and held a service in the court house which was attended by district officials and coffee planters. The next day he organised a public meeting for neighbourhood Ceylonese and Europeans to make preliminary arrangements for the construction of a church. After initiating the work of church, he visited Badulla again in 1850 and 1853. It is said that people of all religions and races in Badulla contributed to the construction of the church.
Since Badulla is a multi-religious town, you can notice and see many different temples which belong to different religions, next you will visit Badulla Murugan Temple, the exact date of the devalaya's construction is not known but it is believed that it was built in the 17th century, under the patronage of King Vimaladharmasuriya I (1592–1604) who ruled the Kingdom of Kandy. Badulla, where the Devalaya is situated, was a sub-kingdom of the Kandyan kingdom. At the end of August 1630, the Badulla territory was invaded by the Portuguese Army, under the leadership of General Constantino de Sa. According to the reports they ransacked and looted the entire city and had destroyed thousands of rice stalks and all the cattle that they could find in the countryside. It is reported that the original buildings of devalaya were also destroyed by the Portuguese army. Soon after the devastation, the devalaya was restored and re-endowed by King Rajasinghe II.
You will visit Muthiyanganaya Royal temple, Buddhists believe that this site has been visited by Gautama Buddha, and it is regarded as one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred places in the country. On the 8th year after attaining the Enlightenment, the Buddha made his 3rd visit to Kelaniya on the invitation by a king of Naga people named Maniakkitha. During this visit, a local chieftain named Indaka invited Buddha to visit his place in Badulla. At the end of sermons made by Buddha there, Indaka had wanted something to worship in memory of Buddha's visit. The Buddha is said to have
given him a few of his hairs and a few drops of sweat that turned into pearls (mukthaka). Indaka had enshrined these sacred hair and pearls in a stupa, believed to be the stupa here.Indaka, the chieftain of then Deva people is now regarded as a deity, reigning the Namunukula mountain range and Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya.
You will reach the bungalow and relax.
Inclusions
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Accommodation in single, double & triple rooms.
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Breakfast & Dinner (Sri Lankan authentic food).
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All of the transfers, city tour, sightseeing visits and intercity travel as per the itinerary using a private A/C Vehicle, inclusive of all the expenses related to the vehicle and safe & secure chauffeur guide (vehicle type is subject to pax count).
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Two 500ml water bottles a day.
Complimentary sites that you can visit on free of chargen,
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Dowa cave temple
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Demodara train station & railway loop
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Old Welekade Market
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Muthiyanganaya Royal temple
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St. Mark's Church
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Badulla Murugan Temple
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Badulla train station (the last train station on the main line)
Exclusions
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Any entrance fee, any airfare/ train tickets & visa charges.
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Meals other than mentioned in “Inclusions” above.
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Any other visit to destination/sights, activities, etc. not mentioned in “Inclusions” above.
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Any camera fees, guide charges, Special/Fast Track/VIP entry charges, Joy rides (other than specified).
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Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, internet, telephone, porterage & tips.
Central Province
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1 Day
0 Night
Group Size: Minimum - 1
Nature, trekking, Adventure
Kandy - Knuckles
Transport: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Vehicle type is subject to pax count.
Safe & secure certified chauffeur
The service of a professional naturalist
Day 1: Kandy – Thangappuwa Road
Today you are going to do trekking in the Knuckles and you will leave Kandy early in the morning in order to reach the pickup point by 6.00 a.m.
Once you reach the pick-up point, you will be driven to the starting point of your trek. After you are fully equipped with rain protection attire, leach socks and etc. you are going to start the trek with the assistance of a professional naturalist.
The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, in the Districts of Matale and Kandy. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent folds and peaks in the west of the massif which resemble the knuckles of clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy District. During this unforgettable experience, you will be able to learn about cloud forests and animals which live in this special ecosystem in Sri Lanka. You can also have mesmerizing view throughout this trek. You will be led to a hidden water fall where it is possible to have a bath in crystal clear water.
In the end you are going to reach a rural village where you will be warmly welcomed to a village house and you can learn about the village life. After having a rest, you will be able to taste a Sri Lankan authentic lunch.
Later you will be driven to the pick-up point then you will leave for Kandy.
Inclusions
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The transportation from Kandy to Thangappuwa two-way in a private A/C Vehicle, inclusive of all the expenses related to the vehicle and safe & secure chauffeur guide (vehicle type is subject to pax count).
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The service of a professional naturalist.
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The entrance ticket which is issued by forest department.
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Packet of snack and water bottles.
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Lunch (Sri Lankan authentic food).
Exclusions
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Any entrance fee, any airfare/ train tickets & visa charges.
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Any other visit to destination/sights, activities, etc. not mentioned in “Inclusions” above.
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Any camera fees, guide charges, Special/Fast Track/VIP entry charges, Joy rides (other than specified).
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Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, internet, telephone, porterage & tips.
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