Overview
Explore Gujarat’s treasures on this 4-day journey! Start with the spiritual charm of Somnath Mandir and Triveni Sangam. Dive into the wilderness of Gir National Park with thrilling safaris and cultural experiences. Visit Junagadh’s historic Uparkot Fort, Mahabat Maqbara, and Girnar Hill. End your trip with serene moments in nature, blending spirituality, wildlife, and heritage for an unforgettable adventure.
Highlights
- Kandy – Ella – Yala – Galle – Colombo
Itinerary
Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Kandy
En- Route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala orphanage is situated in Rabukkana, northwest of the town Kegalla, half ways between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence Kandy in the hills of central Sri Lanka. It was established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department. This 24-acre large elephant orphanage is an also breeding pace for elephants, the first elephant baby was born in 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world. Between 1975 and 2012, 67 animals were born here.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Visit Temple of Tooth relic
Temple of Tooth Relic
Located in Kandy, long a centre of the Buddhist faith, the stunning 17th-century Temple of the Tooth (Sri DaladaMaligawa) is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of the Lord Buddha himself. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day.
According to legend, the tooth was taken from the Buddha as he lay on his funeral pyre. It was smuggled to Sri Lanka in 313 AD, hidden in the hair of Princess Hemamali who fled the Hindu armies besieging her father's kingdom in India.
It immediately became an object of great reverence and was enshrined in a series of nested jeweled reliquaries. The tooth was brought out for special occasions and paraded on the backs of elephants, which are sacred to the Buddha. Where it survived numerous attempts to capture and destroy it.
When the capital was moved to Kandy, the tooth was taken to the new city and placed in temples built to honor it. The temple was originally built under Kandyan kings between 1687 and 1707.
Royal Botanical Garden Peradeniya
Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 1.2 million visitors annually; it is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids.
It includes more than 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near Mahaweli river. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King RajadhiRajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the Kingdom of Kandy. Thereafter, the groundwork for a botanical garden was formed by Alexandar Moon in 1821. The Botanical Garden at Peradeniya was formally established in 1843 with plants brought from Kew Garden, Slave Island, Colombo, and the Kalutara Garden in Kalutara.
The Royal Botanic Garden, Peradeniya was made more independent and expanded under George Gardner as superintendent in 1844.On his death in 1849 George Henry Kendrick Thwaites became superintendent. The Garden came under the administration of the Department of Agriculture when it was established in 1912.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer from Kandy to Ella.
Scenic Train Drive from Kandy (Nuwara Eliya) to Ella
Pick the travellers from Ella Railway Station
Check in to Hotel & enjoy the Hotel amenities
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Ella
Breakfast at the Hotel
Nine Arch Bridge - Ella
Seeing the nine beautiful stone arches amidst the tea plantations has become a must-do activity for all travellers visiting Sri Lank
Transfer from Ella to Yala
Visit Ravana Falls
Ravana Falls currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. The falls have been named after the legendary king Ravana which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Yala
Pack Breakfast at the Hotel
Yala
Yala is home to more than 200 species of birds and 40 species of mammals, but it is probably most well-known for its leopard population. There are more leopards per unit of land in Yala than almost anywhere else in the world and the park is considered to have far more leopards’ sightings than any other national park on the island. It is best to visit between January and July to increase your chances of spotting these magnificent creatures.
Elephants can also be spotted at Yala, but the possibility of sighting them varies throughout the season. This is because Lunugamvehera National Park acts as a natural corridor between Yala and Udawalawe National Park, which the elephants use to move between habitats. Your best chance of spotting them is during the dry season, between May and August.
Yala is also home to crocodiles, peacocks, monkeys, sloth bears, water buffalo, wild boar, deer and golden jackals. Around 130 different species of birds have also been recorded in the park, including pelicans, storks, herons and flamingos.
Transfer from Yala to Mirissa / Galle
Enjoy the Hotel Amenities
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Mirissa / Galle
Packed Breakfast at the Hotel
Whale Watching - Mirissa
Whale & dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Departure 06.30 a.m. from Mirissa Harbour
Tour May last 3-5 Hours
Breakfast and mineral water provided on board
Qualified skipper and crew will assist you while in tour
Our Boat is Licensed for passenger Travelling
All Passengers are fully insured.
Boat Equipped with GPS Navigation, Communication Equipment, Life jackets
Coconut Tree Hills - Mirissa
En Route visit Galle
Galle Fort
Basking on the southern coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1588 before being extensively fortified by the Dutch in the mid-1600s. Recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage value, the Fort was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 as a unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Transfer from Galle to Colombo
PanchamugaAnjaneyar Temple
PanchamugaAnjaneyar Temple considered as the first Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. Also, this PanchamugaAnjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka which dedicated to Lord Hanuman in his Panchamuga form, meaning five faces. This temple is located Colombo Sri Lanka. It is believed that Swamy Chandrashekar built the first hanuman temple in Sri Lanka known as Sri PanchamukhaAncheneyar temple. Srimath Chandrasekaraswamigal established First Temple in Sri Lanka and a first chariot in the world for Sri Rama’s beloved devotee Anjaneyar.
Colombo city tour & Shopping
Colombo - visit fort and Pettah areas and drive past the 100-year-old clock tower, the old parliament and several British built, colonial buildings. Other places of interest are, a Hindu and a Buddhist temple, residential areas where you find the stately homes of the affluent, the Colombo Museum, the Bandaranaike memorial international conference hall (BMICH). visit the ceramics corporation showrooms, the ODEL unlimited dress boutique and the majestic city shopping complex. Overnight stay at your hotel in Colombo.
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Colombo
Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer from Colombo to Airport for Departure flight
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Arrival assistance at Colombo Airport by My Holiday representative.
- Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar. Check-in/Check-out at 12:00 noon.
- Stay on DBL/TPL sharing or SGL room basis.
- Meals on a breakfast and dinner basis at the hotel (B6, D6).
- Complimentary visit to a Gem Gallery.
- Complimentary visit to a Spice Garden.
- All transfers by air-conditioned private vehicles with an English-speaking tour guide.
- Fuel and local insurance for the vehicle.
- Two complimentary water bottles (500ml) per person per day.
- All applicable taxes (Sri Lankan government taxes only).
The Cost Excludes
- Entrance fees other than those mentioned in inclusions.
- Train tickets.
- Safari Jeep or Jeep for Horton Plains.
- Christmas and New Year supplement costs.
- Video and camera permits at sights.
- Meals outside the stated meal plan.
- Tuk-tuk charges.
- Use of the vehicle beyond the specified itinerary.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- Any other services not specified above.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels (standard check-in/check-out time is 12:00 noon).
- International bank transfer charges.
- GST and TCS with bank charges will be extra on the total land billing if payment is made in INR.
- All taxes included except GST (5%) and TCS (20%) on the total package amount.
- Visa charge: INR 2,400 per person.
- Insurance.
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
