Alice Roses
London, England
4517 Washington Ave.
Manchester, Kentucky 39495
Hours: 8:00 - 17:00, Mon - Sat
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Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Point Pedro, Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Batticaloa
Duration
7D /6N
Destinations
6 +
- Visit the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna
- Explore Jaffna Fort and Point Pedro – Sri Lanka's northern tip
- Relax on Nilaveli Beach and snorkel at Pigeon Island
- Worship at Koneswaram Temple overlooking Trincomalee Bay
- Discover Dutch Fort in Batticaloa and the singing fish legend
- Taste authentic Tamil cuisine and street food
- Comfortable accommodations and local guides throughout
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A 7-day cultural expedition into Sri Lanka's Tamil heartlands. From the sacred Hindu temples of Jaffna to the coastal beauty of Trincomalee and Batticaloa, experience the vibrant traditions, food, and history of the island's Northern and Eastern provinces.
Begin your journey with a visit to Sri Lanka’s ancient city of Anuradhapura.
After airport pickup, travel to Anuradhapura. In the evening, visit sacred Buddhist and Tamil shrines coexisting in this ancient city. Overnight in Anuradhapura.
Highlights:Travel north to Jaffna, the cultural capital of the Tamil community.
Drive to Jaffna, stopping briefly in Kilinochchi. In Jaffna, explore the historic fort and iconic public library. Later, sample Tamil-style dosas, vadais, and thosai on a food walk.
Highlights:Immerse in Hindu traditions and northern Tamil culture.
Begin with morning prayers at Nallur Temple, then drive to the northernmost point of the island. Enjoy a dip at the holy Keerimalai Springs. Optional evening Tamil classical dance show.
Highlights:Journey to the eastern coast through war-affected but peaceful areas.
Leave Jaffna and head south-east via Mullaitivu and Pulmoddai. Visit peaceful seaside spots and reach Trincomalee in the afternoon. Overnight at a beachfront hotel in Nilaveli.
Highlights:Explore one of Sri Lanka's most sacred Hindu temples and snorkel in coral waters.
Visit the Koneswaram Temple atop Swami Rock, then take a boat ride to Pigeon Island for snorkeling. Relax in the evening by the quiet beach of Nilaveli.
Highlights:Head further south along the coast to a historic Tamil town.
Drive to Batticaloa and visit the Dutch-built fort and the Kallady Lagoon. Learn about the mysterious singing fish folklore. Dinner with fresh lagoon prawns or crab curry.
Highlights:Transfer to airport or continue to next destination.
After breakfast, depending on your departure schedule, drive to Colombo Airport or extend your stay. End of the Tamil Heritage Trail.
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