Asia-Sri+Lanka

Sri Lanka

JessR and Gabe are travelling to Sri Lanka We should go to Sri Lanka March 5-12 because that is not monsoon season. And we don't want to get wet. Tricomalee would be a good place to stay in because it has an airport and we can fly into the airport. Here is an historical place in Trincomalee.(see below) Trincomalee is a natural deep-water harbor, on the north-east coast of Sri Lanka. On the east side of the town of Trincomalee, on a cliff known as Swami Rock stands one of the oldest //Kovils// (Hindu temple) in Sri Lanka. The present day Tirukonesvaram Kovil was rebuilt on the site of the //Dakshana Kailayam// (temple of 100 pillars) - that was destroyed by the Portugese in the 17th century. The restoration work was completed in the 1960's, and it is a "must see" site, for the visitors to Trincomalee. Friday evening //Puja// (offerings) services are specially colorful. We should travel to places on the east coast like polonnaruwa which is a little inland from the east coast. It has couple of historical places. The food there is very hot.

**Day 1 Airport/ Colombo – Negombo**
Met on arrival from your flight or picked up from Colombo hotel. Leave for Negombo in the afternoon. Negombo is a characteristic fishing town north of Colombo. Set amid lush groves of coconut palms, it breathes the spirit of the sea. Negombo is a gourmet's paradise with sea food in plenty. Dinner and overnight in Negombo/ Waikkal

**Day 2 Negombo – Polonnaruwa**
Leave Negombo for Sigiriya. Leave on an excursion for the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa in the afternoon. Polonnaruwa was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to the 13th century AD. This ancient city is today one of the most beautiful centres of this island's cultural heritage. Arrive at Sigiriya for dinner and overnight

**Day 3 Sigiriya**
Climb the famed Sigiriya Rock Fortress today. This is a masterpiece of construction, irrigation & artistry. It was also a resort of pleasure, a citadel of beauty & a fortress of strength. Sigiriya has been made famous for the frescoes on its rock wall. Dinner and overnight will be at Sigiriya

**Day 4 Sigiriya – Kandy**
Leave for Kandy the capital of the Sri Lankan kings, which fell to the British in 1815. This hill capital is situated in a valley 1600 feet above sea level, surrounded by mountains & virtually encircled by the scenic Mahaweli river; the longest in Sri Lanka. Kandy, one of the most beautiful cities in Sri Lanka & is famous for it’s temple of the tooth, one of the most venerated Buddhist temples in the world. Dinner and overnight and overnight will be at Kandy.

**Day 5 Kandy – Nuwara Eliya – Ella**
Today, you will leave for the mountains. Nuwara Eliya is located in the cent er of the hill country also called the “Hill station”. This ruggedly picturesque location almost 6200 feet in elevation with its soft cool climate was favoured by the British, who made it their hill resort, during their rule in Sri Lanka, (then called Ceylon). Proceed to Ella in the afternoon. Ella is blessed with some of the most beautiful views, you could find in Sri Lanka. This small town is used as a base for plenty of trekking expeditions to the surrounding countryside.
 * Overnight will be at Ella.**

**Day 6 Ella**
In Ella we should watch a cricket match. Cricket is the most popular sport ins Sri Lanka. That night we should eat at a Sri Lankan resturant.

**Day 7**
we should go shopping in ella.

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Do you have any other ideas?

sorry i think we should go to the zoo and see all the animals
 * Day 8**

http://www.discoversrilanka.com/ that is a really good website to fiind things to do and things like that x x we will go to see the beautiful water full Bambarakanda falls here is some information: Bambarakanda is the tallest of all SriLanka’s falls.789 feet in height. It is however, a wet season fall. A glorious spectacle from October to March when heavy rains turn it in to an impressive, unbroken deluge. The main access to the falls is along a minor but mortable road via Haputale and Kalupahana.Kalupahana is 22 km from Balangoda or 32 km from Wellawaya.from kalupahana proceeding 3 km along a narrow road through Weerakoongama you come to the gorgeous waterfall.
 * day 9**
 * Bambarakanda falls**

day10 today we are going to Ruhuna national park here also is some information about that park Situated 309 km. south of Colombo, Yala is approximately 1,259 sq.km. in extent and is located in the southeastern corner of the island. Its northern boundaries border on the Lahugala Elephant Sanctuary and it has the added bonus of a scenic ocean frontage. The terrain is varied flat plains alternating with rocky outcrops. The vegetation ranges from open parkland to dense jungle. Water holes, small lakes, lagoons and streams provide water for the animals and birds. The specialty here is the large numbers of elephants. http://voicethread.com/share/256892/
 * Yala (Ruhuna) National Park** [[image:http://www.discoversrilanka.com/nature/img/main1.JPG width="196" height="171" align="left"]]