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Airlines, Bus
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3 Stars Hotels
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Mumbai
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Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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English, Hindi, Marathi,
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2-20
Overview
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
Highlights
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Arts and Crafts centre
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Traditional Sri Lankan Dance show
- Anjaneyar (Hanuman) temple, Seetha Amman Temple
- Hakgala Botanical Gardens (Ashok Vatika)
- Bentota River Safari
- Dutch Fort
- Japanese Peace Pagoda
- Galle Lighthouse
Itinerary
Arrival in Colomba, meet and greet with our representative.
Later proceed to kandy and en-route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. About 90 KM from Colombo towards Kandy is the home to some 100 or more elephant orphans
SIGHTSEEING- 1: Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage 2: visit spice garden
Dinner & Overnight stay in Kandy. Hotel: Heaven Seven Hotel Kandy OR Similar
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, after the breakfast proceed for Kandy City Tour. Visit Market Crafts Centre , Upper Lake Drive, Gem Museum. Kandy the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera the last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Later, we will visit Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. This majestic botanical garden is 147 acres in extent and was started in 1374 as a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy. There are more than 5,000 species of trees, plants and creepers. Some which are rare and endemic, as well as flora from the tropical world, are found in the gardens.
Visit Kandy Temple., one of the Sacred Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) was originally built by the Kandyan Kings in 1595, to house and honor the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. Attracting crowds of white-clad pilgrims bearing lotus flowers for means of worship, the Maligawa features a myriad of intricate carvings that speak volumes of the architectural values of Kandy. Today the City of Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in part because of the Temple of the tooth relic.
Dinner & Overnight Stay at Kandy Hotel.
SIGHTSEEING:-explore Kandy, visiting the Market Crafts Centre, Upper Lake Drive, and the Gem Museum. Next, tour the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to over 5,000 plant species. End the day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your Kandy hotel.
After the breakfast proceed to Nuwara Eliya. En route visit Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple. According to the legend, this is where Hanuman searched for Sita in the jungles above and behind the temple. There is also said to be a pond - the ‘Sita Tear Pond' - here, which was formed from Sita's tears.
Later, visit Seetha Amman Temple, the stream that runs from the hill, catered to the needs of Sitadevi during her stay at Ashok Vatika. She is said to have bathed in this stream. About a century ago of three idols was discovered in the stream, one of which was that of Sita. It is believed that the idols have been worshipped at this spot for centuries. Later in the evning explore the City of Nuwara Eliya. Visit the highland city that was the premium holiday resort town of the British in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy walking through the streets with their pretty little cottages, quaint villas and beautiful mansions. Make a memory in the old red-bricked post office as you purchase a postcard to take home or send to your friends. Later relax at Queen Victoria Park and on the shores of Lake Gregory.
Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya. Hotel: TBA
After the breakfast proceed to bentota.
En-route cover Devon Waterfalls, St Clair Waterfall & kitulgala water rafting (Rafting will be at additional charges).
Dinner & Overnight stay in BENTOTA. Hotel: TBA
After the breakfast, go for Boat Safari at Madhu River. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Madu River, a relaxing trip with plenty of interesting stops. Later proceeed for turtle hatchery at Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
You may also enjoy watersports at Bentota at additional cost.
Dinner & Overnight stay in BENTOTA. Hotel: TBA
After breakfast at the hotel., proceed for Colombo city tour.
During the city tour, drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens, Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street - the Goldsmiths quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749. Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha & the Independence Square.
Later in the evening, enjoy shopping before we proceed to Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight stay in Colombo. Hotel: TBA
After the breakfast, proceed to aiport for your return journey.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- To and fro economy class air travel for ‘Mumbai to Mumbai Tour’ guests as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Arrival assistance at the Colombo Airport by our representative
- Food all along the tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- All applicable tax in Sri Lanka
- All Transfers by Air-conditioned shared vehicle with an English-Speaking Chauffeur guide
- All the required permits and paperwork
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the tour
The Cost Excludes
- Govt Tax of 5% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- TCS(5% or 10%)is applicable on GST inclusive price for international tour.
- Any increase in Airfare, Visa fees, Airport taxes, Govt Taxes, Fuel Surcharges and any applicability of new taxes from Govt
- Currently, Sri Lanka VISA is on gratis (FOC) to Indian tourists. Hence Sri Lanka Visa fee‘ is not included in tour price
- Any up gradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Cost of Air ticket deviation charges
- Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
- Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances during the tour
- Cost of insurance for 60 years and above
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- To and fro Air fare, Airport transfers, visa fees to join/leave the group fo joining and leaving guests
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
Frequently Asked Questions (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.
