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Two Ocean Jewels Captured Together
A tropical paradise, Maldives is separated by islands and surrounded by spellbinding lagoons. Its white-sand beaches, marine life and water sports allure vacationers in large number. Just like Maldives, Sri Lanka is another destination that is blessed with diverse landscapes, age-old Buddhist sites and beautiful beaches. In these 6 Nights and 7 Days, we bring to you an ultimate vacation full of surprises, adventure and awe-inspiring memories.
Beaches of Maldives
The breathtaking beaches of Maldives are perfect for sunbathe, diving, fishing or an exciting scuba diving.? Not in mood for adventure? Just walk on the soft sand and sparkling blue waters. Admire the beauty and take pictures of the incredible scenery around.?
Water Sports in Maldives
The beaches of Maldives will spoil you will choices of adventure. Choose from Diving, Windsurfing, Snorkeling or Island Diving.
Spa and Sauna
Maldives is also a holistic haven, when it comes to Ayurvedic treatments. The places are full of steam and sauna rooms with an open-air relaxation area. You can also try out Yoga and meditation in the sea-side. ?
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Established in 1975 by the Wildlife Department and National Zoological Gardens, this orphanage is for baby elephants weighing 60 kgs. It is the world’s first elephant orphanage and one of its kinds. Spend some time here and feed the baby elephants, nurse them and love the ones who have lost their mother. These are fed with gigantic bottles and bathed in the rivers.
Cultural Show
Spend the evening while enjoying a cultural show in Kandy. More than 12 different folk and traditional dances are performed alongwith the fire walking show.
Proceed to the selected hotel for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and set off for a city tour of Kandy which includes the Temple of Tooth Relic and the Royal Botanical Garden.
Temple of Tooth
Also known as Dalada Maligawa, this Temple of the Tooth, is home to the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. Built within a royal palace, this temple is an architectural marvel. Inside, one will be amazed to see the Aluth Maligawa, Audience Hall and World Buddhism Museum. ?
Note: Since this is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists, one needs to wear fully covered dresses to keep the dignity of the place.
Peradeniya Botanic Gardens
These stunning gardens once belonged to the Kandyan Royal family. Spread over an area of 60 hectares, it has a fine collection of orchids, royal palms, cannonball fruit tree and 40m-high Burma bamboo. Another big attraction here is the giant Javan fig tree grown in the great lawn. It has a colossal central trunk and a canopy of branches that look like an umbrella. ?
Proceed to the selected hotel in Kandy for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in your hotel and then leave for shopping. Colombo is a great destination for shopaholics.
Shopping in Colombo
Some of the most popular markets in Colombo are Pettah Market (Gold & Jewellery), Kala Pola Art Market (paintings and photographs) and Good Market (Eco Health products). Colombo is famous for gem stones, tea, handcrafted furniture, jewellery, clothing, spa products. Also look out for handcrafted elephants, demon masks and treasure boxes. While on a shopping tour, also take out some time to talk to the locals and get a feel of the Sri Lankan life.
Proceed to the selected hotel for dinner and overnight.
