A unique Island experience with a more relaxing holiday packed with heritage and culture, lush green hills and palm fringed beaches. Catering to the client’s needs is our focus. Therefore, you can always request changes to the given itineraries.
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Nestled between leafy park street and the lakeside temple of Gangarama,Residence by Uga is a unique boutique hotel in the heart of Sri Lanka’s capital. Built in the nineteenth century by Sheikh Saleh Boy Moosajee, it is one of few remaining buildings of its kind in Colombo. Originally a family home, the house was designed to host receptions and entertainment on a grand scale with great halls, expensive gardens and stables for visitors’ carriage horses.
Overnight stay at Residence by Uga
Start the journey to Anuradhapura via Dambulla.
Stop by the Dambulla Golden Cave Temple. The popular cave temple complex in Dambulla dated to the 2nd century BC is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. There are over 80 caves in Dambulla, some of which are used for meditation by monks. The Famous Rock temple has five separate caves containing 153 magnificent Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan monarchs and 4 Hindu deities.
Continue the journey to Anuradhapura.
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Once a chieftain’s mansion, Ulagalla features a 150-year-old mansion at its center, with 20 private, ecologically-built pool villas spread across 58 acres of lush greenery. With its own solar farm generating half of its own energy requirements, Ulagalla is truly a unique boutique hotel in Anuradhapura. Enjoy the ambiance of ancient kingdoms or nature-based adventures whilst immersed in luxurious, ecologically-sustainable beauty. The lush environment, stunning landscaping, and exquisite attention to comfort makes for an unforgettable experience amidst a green oasis. Ulagalla is also just a 30 mins drive away from Anuradhapura and an hour away from Sigiriya, the ancient rock kingdom also known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It’s complex engineering and architectural feats and world-famous frescoes are just some of its defining features, and if you’d like to explore, you can head that way whilst sight-seeing in Anuradhapura as its even closer in proximity from the city.
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Overnight stay at Ulagalla
Anuradhapura was made the first capital of Sri Lanka by King Pandukhabaya in the 4th century BC and it so remained till the 11th century AD known as the longest serving capitals, famous in ancient and modern times. Anuradhapura is a beautiful picturesque town located along a river bank which is popular for the fascinating ancient ruins and deep rooted Buddhist culture. There is plenty to see in Anuradhapura from ancient trees like the Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest tree in the world, to ancient monasteries and ruins of historical importance. Anuradhapura is one of the eight historical heritage sites in Sri Lanka.
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Overnight stay at Ulagalla
This luxury beach resort simply known as Jungle Beach, has artfully incorporated existing trees and natural plant life into the hotel’s design, making you feel like you’re in a luxurious tree house. Three choices of rooms are available, facing the beach, the lagoon or the jungle. Located close to Trincomalee, this ocean beach resort is one that offers a blend of luxury and exciting adventure activities, as well as sightseeing opportunities that provide a glimpse into the area’s unique cultural landscape. For exploring the other noteworthy attractions close to Trincomalee, hotels like ours offer the perfect base in the East Coast.
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Overnight stay at Jungle Beach by Uga
Go on a city tour in Trincomalee, before making your way back to the hotel to relax.
Trincomalee is situated in the Trincomalee district. The famed Trincomalee harbor is also located here. Further, many historical Kovil are found here, visited by many Hindu and Buddhist devotees. The famous hot springs, whale watching, clean and shallow beaches are some of the other tourist attractions. Nilaveli is situated on the North West of Trincomalee and has one of the best beaches. Tourist industry is blooming here once again after the end of the civil war. Airforce and domestic airport is found at China Bay in the South West part of Trincomalee.
Overnight stay at Jungle Beach by Uga
Get on board a local flight to Colombo. You will reach the Bandaranayake International Airport in 50 min., which is when one of representatives of NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd., will escort you to Colombo.
Go on a city tour in Colombo, before making your way to your accommodation.
Colombo, The busiest place in Sri Lanka is Colombo, the commercial capital of the country. Colombo is a beautiful city with modern high rise buildings amidst old colonial ones making it a picturesque place. Colombo offers a lot for the tourists including the National Museum and the Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala which are worth a visit.
Galle Face Green in Colombo, the favorite hangout spot for locals and tourists alike overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean and surrounded by tall beautiful buildings. Viharamaha Devi Park with tall flowering trees which bloom during April is a quiet serene place in the middle of the busy city. Colombo is also a shoppers’ paradise with posh shopping malls and the famous Pettah market.
Overnight stay at Residence by Uga