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Cultural Triangle<br />
Cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka • Elephant<br />
gathering • Cave temples<br />
The ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Sigiriya<br />
and Polonnaruwa, as well as the cave temples<br />
at Dambulla, make up Sri Lanka’s famed<br />
Cultural Triangle. This picturesque region is<br />
home to many heritage-listed sites and is an<br />
ideal base from which to discover Sri Lanka’s<br />
cultural and religious history full of lost cities,<br />
ruined palaces and centuries-old frescoes.<br />
Experiences in<br />
Sri Lanka<br />
IMAGE<br />
Coastal Sri Lanka<br />
Golden Temple, Dambulla<br />
Galle Fort • Palm-fringed beaches • Yearround<br />
destination<br />
At its heart lies Sigiriya rock fortress built in<br />
the fifth century and a climb to the top offers<br />
an insight into the people that once lived here.<br />
Dambulla’s Buddhist temple complex is home<br />
to an impressive collection of statues, including<br />
a 15-metre-long reclining Buddha. For those<br />
who want to combine culture with wildlife,<br />
Minneriya Tank and its impressive gathering<br />
of Asiatic elephants can be visited alongside<br />
Polonnaruwa.<br />
Culinary Ceylon, Colombo<br />
Delve deep into the roots of Sri Lankan<br />
cuisine with a delicious seven-course<br />
dining experience. Your host will guide<br />
you through the origins of each course.<br />
Try a variety of Sri Lankan favourites<br />
including hoppers (a type of pancake),<br />
kottu (shredded bread with vegetables,<br />
meat and spices) and lamprais (curry<br />
wrapped in banana leaves).<br />
The main attraction of the south-west coast is<br />
historic Galle and its 17th-century Portuguese<br />
fort, which encloses a 36-hectare site complete<br />
with grand mansions, narrow streets and art<br />
galleries with the Handunugoda tea estate<br />
just a short drive away. Along the coast are<br />
numerous villages displaying the region’s<br />
cultural heritage and miles of pristine beaches.<br />
Mirissa is a top whale watching spot, while<br />
Tangalle’s palm-fringed coves are a 20-minute<br />
drive from the cave temples at Mulkirigala.<br />
Further east, Hambantota is an ideal base for<br />
exploring the nearby national parks of Bundela<br />
and Yala as well as the temples at Kataragama.<br />
The distinct north-east coast, with the shallow<br />
waters of Passikudah, traditional fishing<br />
villages and coral reefs, is best visited from<br />
April to September.<br />
Lighthouse, Galle<br />
Rural train ride, Hill Country<br />
Enjoy a leisurely train ride in Sri Lanka’s<br />
serene Hill Country. Travel along at just<br />
30km per hour, passing tea plantations,<br />
waterfalls and mountain creeks before<br />
gradually creeping up into the clouds.<br />
The scenery is spectacular, as are the<br />
glimpses of rural life and the experience<br />
of sharing this journey with the locals who<br />
use these trains daily.<br />
A suggested itinerary...<br />
Exotic Sri Lanka<br />
15 days & 13 nights<br />
from £3,100 (incl. flights)<br />
Category • Luxury<br />
Explore the wealth of cultural and natural<br />
treasures of Sri Lanka whilst staying in<br />
some of the country's most luxurious and<br />
intimate properties.<br />
Days 1-2: Fly to Colombo<br />
Stay at The Wallawwa for 1 night. (N)<br />
Day 3: Anuradhapura<br />
Transfer to Ulagalla Resort for 2 nights.<br />
Remainder of day at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 4: Anuradhapura<br />
Explore the city of Anuradhapura. For 1,400<br />
years this was Sri Lanka's capital and contains<br />
fabulous Buddhist shrines and relics. (B)<br />
Day 5: Sigiriya • Kandy<br />
Drive to the ruined city of Sigiriya with its<br />
impressive palace-fortress. Continue to<br />
Kandy and stay 3 nights at Kandy House. (B)<br />
Days 6-7: Kandy<br />
Visit the Temple of the Tooth, which houses<br />
the relic of the tooth of Buddha, and the<br />
Peradeniya botanical gardens. Following day<br />
at leisure to relax or explore Kandy. (B)<br />
Day 8: Koslanda<br />
Early morning drive to Koslanda via a tea<br />
plantation. Stay 2 nights at Living Heritage<br />
Koslanda, featuring its own tea plantation. (B)<br />
Day 9: Koslanda<br />
Day at leisure. Relax or enjoy optional<br />
experiences including cooking classes, and<br />
hikes to the nearby waterfall forest walks. (B)<br />
Day 10: Tangalle<br />
Drive to Tangalle on the southern coast and<br />
stay 2 nights at The Last House or Coco<br />
Tangalle. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 11: Tangalle<br />
Day at leisure. You may wish to relax on the<br />
beach or book yourself a spa treatment. (B)<br />
Days 12-13: Galle<br />
Drive to Galle and stay 2 nights at Kahanda<br />
Kanda. Afternoon guided tour. Following day<br />
at leisure to explore Galle. (B)<br />
Day 14: Colombo<br />
Transfer to Colombo and stay overnight at<br />
Maniumpathy. Afternoon guided walking<br />
tour of Colombo. (B)<br />
Day 15: Fly home (B)<br />
Tailor-made travel<br />
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020 3930 5073<br />
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