Srilanka Bangladesh Nepal Tour

Once you arrive at Colombo Airport, the Sri Lankan chauffeur guide escorts you to the hotel. Freshen up and rest at the hotel. If time permits, visit one or two major attractions of Colombo in the evening. Continue sightseeing in Colombo the next day or on the last day. Some of the major attractions include the 100-year-old clock tower, the Dutch Hospital, Galle Face Green, the bustling Pettah Bazaar, Gangarama Temple, and Arcade Independence Square. Spend the night in a hotel.

In the morning, you complete Colombo Sightseeing and head toward the next destination Habarana (Sigiriya). Admiring the scenic views, after a few hours reach Habarana. Start the Hiriwadunna Village tour. Take a short Tuk Tuk ride which takes you to the man-made reservoir called Hiriwaduuna Lake. Enjoy a Catamaran boat ride over the lake and admire the picturesque scenery of the surroundings such as green forest, marshlands, and vegetables which are organic.

Arrive at Hiriwadunna Village, and experience the traditional village life of the locals. Enjoy the simple foods prepared by the local women using homegrown crops and vegetables. They demonstrate different skills in cooking using the available fresh crops. All the process is done in front of you. Enjoy the process and organic food.

After enjoying food, interact with the locals and try to understand their culture and lifestyle. Then, take a short walk and ride on a Jeep for Safari. Relish the Jeep Safari in the vicinity of a Hurulu Forest Reserve. This forest reserve signifies Sri Lanka’s dry evergreen forest. The reserve is home to diverse flora and fauna where you witness giant Elephants, peacocks, green vegetation, and other species. After completing the excursion, return to a hotel. Spend a night in a hotel.

Early in the morning, a short hike to the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Sigiriya was named after the Sri Lankan words for lion and mountain. The major highlights of this Fortress are ruined halls, a citadel, the Mirror Wall, and ancient Frescoes. It was built by King Kashyapa after he moved his capital to Sigiriya. The gardens and moats surround this beautiful rock fortress. The climb to the top takes an hour and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The site is historically and archaeologically significant, with a 180m column of granite rock dominating the area.

After a fabulous hike, travel to Anuradhapura for exploration. There are many attractions in Anuradhapura such as Ruwanweliseya Stupa, Thuparamaya Stupa, Abhayagiri Monastery Complex, Archaeological Museum, Jetavanaramaya Monastery, Sri Maha Bodhi Tree, Isurumuniya Temple, and Samadhi Buddha Statue.

One of the largest stupas in Anuradhapura is the Ruwanweliseya Stupa. The large paved courts and platforms surround this stupa. It is a very significant stupa for the Buddhists.

One of the largest monasteries in Anuradhapura is Jetavanaramaya Monastery. This stupa houses over 10,000 monks and holds great historical significance for both sects of Buddhism- Theravada and Mahayana. Some attractions here are Jetavanaramaya Museum, Monk’s Living Units, Refectory, Image House, and Chapter House.

Thuparmaya is the first stupa in Sri Lanka. This bell-shaped stupa is said to preserve the collarbone of Gautam Buddha. This is an important archaeological site that is under the protection of the Sri Lankan government.

The Abhayagiri Monastery Complex in Anuradhapura is a stunning and impressive ruin that includes a grand-scale monastery. The main stupa, which is the second-largest on the island, was built over the footprint of Gautama Buddha. It's a significant place for a fraternity of Buddhist monks who preserve their records, traditions, and way of life. Some other attractions are Abhayagiri Stupa, Moonstone, Guard Stone, Museum, Twin Ponds, & Eth Pokuna.

The Samadhi Buddha Statue, located in Mahamevnāwa Park, is considered the finest statue of Buddha carved from dolomite marble. The statue was built in the 4th century where you can see Buddha in Dhyana Mudra (meditation mode). The statue depicts concentrating all efforts and bringing oneself together to achieve something.

The Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum was established in 1947. It holds a fascinating collection of artifacts, carvings, and ancient everyday items. It was found during excavations in Anuradhapura and other historical sites in Sri Lanka. The museum provides valuable insights into the heritage and culture of the region. It includes miniature models of buildings in the ancient capital located at Polonnaruwa, many of which are now in ruins.

Sri Maha Bodhi is an ancient tree in the Mahamevnāwa Gardens. The statues, water canals, and golden fences surround this ancient tree. This tree is associated with Gautam Buddha as its cutting was brought from Bodh Gaya where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. This is considered sacred by all Buddhists and has been preserved for many years.

Isurumuniya, a Buddhist temple features impressive architecture and sculptures depicting the artistry of the time. Originally built as a dormitory for 500 children, the structure evolved into a temple, combining elements of both a temple and a fortress. Isurumuniya is popular for its internationally acclaimed inscriptions, including The Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond, and The Royal Family.

After an excursion to some beautiful places in Anuradhapura, return to Sigiriya for an overnight stay

You travel to Kandy for the exploration. Kandy is one of the major cities in Sri Lanka. It is both an administrative and religious city. The city is renowned for the Temple of Tooth Relic. Stop at Dambulla to visit the UNESCO-listed Dambulla Cave Temple.

The Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also popular as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. The most well-preserved and extensive cave temple complex in Sri Lanka with five main caves. It contains numerous statues of Lord Buddha, kings, and Lord Vishnu. The temple is part of the 'Cultural Triangle,' which includes Sigiriya and Kandy. To reach the temple, you must climb the Dambulla Rock. Get spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Each of the five caves has its significance and history that provides visitors a glimpse into Sri Lanka's evolving culture.

After a mesmerizing cave temple visit, continue to travel to Kandy. On the way to Kandy, visit the famous Spicy/Spice Garden. The spicy gardens in Kandy are famous spice gardens. The specialty of these gardens is their high-quality organically-farmed spices. Take a short tour and learn about the cultivation, harvesting, cleaning, and packaging of 15 different spices. You can taste unique flavors and learn how to distinguish the taste of different spices. If you wish, you can also buy fresh, exotic, and delicate organic spices, traditional remedies, and natural cosmetics made by local experts.

After the Spicy Garden visit, continue the drive to Kandy. Upon reaching Kandy, take a rest and freshen up. Have lunch or light snacks. Then, head to the renowned Tooth Relic Temple or Dalada Maligawa. This is the highly admired Buddhist temple in Kandy. It houses the tooth of Buddha in a golden chamber within the royal palace complex. The ambiance of the temple is magical. Other attractions feature a museum, royal gardens, a palace, and meditation grounds. The very significant temple in Sri Lanka is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After a spiritual visit to the sacred Tooth Relic temple, enjoy some time around Kandy Lake in the evening. You can also enjoy Kandy Cultural Dance Shows. 12 different types of folk and traditional dances are performed. The show time usually starts at 5:30 pm and lasts for an hour. Spend a night in a hotel

You return to Negombo (Colombo) as the tour to Kandy comes to an end. While returning, stop at Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya which is just 6 km away from Kandy. It is the most extensive botanical garden in Sri Lanka. Renowned for its diverse range of orchids and have Orchid House and classical Avenue of Palms. It consists of more than 400 plant species which includes medicinal plants and over 110 endemic plants. The massive Javan fig tree is one of the major attractions here.

After adoring the Botanical Garden tour, en route stop at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The place is not to be missed. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage was established to care for abandoned and injured elephants, particularly baby elephants who cannot survive without their mothers. You can spend some time with elephants as they are friendly. Participate in fun activities such as elephant bathing or feeding. This place also recycles elephant excrement to produce paper. The entry fee for the elephant orphanage, zoo, elephant feeding, and bathing is different. The orphanage and zoo fee is listed below:

Return to Negombo after spending some time at the orphanage. Freshen up upon reaching Negombo. Enjoy some time at the beach or continue sightseeing in Colombo if you have missed some places in the beginning. Return to a hotel for an overnight stay.

You will take a flight of about an hour and a half leaving Srilanka to your next destination as Dhaka. After landing in Dhaka, you will meet our representative/guide from Asia experienced and head towards your hotel. Depending upon the time, you have left today, you can visit some of the major attractions near Dhaka. The colorful flower market, Lalbagh Fort, the temple of Dakeshwari, the Parliament House, Pink Palace (Ahsan Manzil), and Dhaka University is the shortlisted places you can visit today. Try some Bengali style dinner here in some local restaurants and rest for the day. Overnight at Dhaka.

After breakfast, we will drive to the airport and fly to Rajshahi today. From the airport, we'll start our drive towards the historical Paharpur. In the way we can stop briefly to visit the Kusumba Mosque. This mosque was built in the period of 14th to the 16th century, and the architecture and stone-carved art here reflects the components of that era. We will drive to the UNESCO world heritage site of Somapura Mahavihara after some time, which is the main attraction of Paharpur. This site is the most significant archeological sites in Bangladesh. The remains of walls enclose many statues, inscriptions, terracotta Plaques, coins, and ceramics aging back to the 4th century or older. A traditional Buddhist stupa lies in its center. We can also visit the tribal villages and witness the local lifestyle of Paharpur afterward. From here, we will continue our drive to the Bogra city today. Overnight at Bogra.

In our Bogra tour, we will primarily visit three of the major archeological sites in this part of Bangladesh. We will also spend some time in the local village areas. Mahasthangrah with Govinda Bhita, Gokul Medh, and Basu Bihar are our three significant sites of today. Each of these three archeological sites holds many historical remains of the palace, monasteries, and people situated in these areas. These findings and components age from the period of the 3rd to the 7th century. With our local guide, you will know all the essential information about these places. Afterward, we can try some of the regional cuisines in the local villages surrounding these areas too. After the Bogra visit, we will start our drive back to Rajshahi.
After reaching Rajshahi, we will visit the Puthia temple near the city. It is a complex with one of the most extensive collections of historic Hindu temples in Bangladesh. The temples here are centuries old with beautiful wood/stone carvings and sculptures. The architecture of Puthiya temple is inspired mainly by Jor-Bangla and Jaipuri style. After a brief exploration, we will return to our hotel in Rajshahi. Overnight at Rajshahi.

The city of Rajshahi was and is famous all over the world for high-quality Rajshahi silk production. In our brief time in Rajshahi, we will visit some of the major destinations here before our flight back to Dhaka. We will visit the central park of Rajshahi after our breakfast. The park and zoo is a great place to loosen a bit and enjoy a peaceful time here. You can explore the local bazaar area and try some of the delicacies witnessing the culture of people of Rajshahi. We will drive to the airport and take a flight to Dhaka. Depending upon our flight time, we can visit some of the fantastic places left near Dhaka in the evening. The local fish market is a place where you can try some delicacies and watch some local trading techniques too. Overnight at Dhaka.

We will leave Bangladesh and head towards the third part of our tour to Kathmandu today. After landing in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will meet a representative from Asia experience. We will head straight to your hotel in Thamel from the airport. In the evening you can take a walk around exploring the local lifestyle and art around Thamel. Try some Nepali style dinner, and rest for the day back at your hotel. Overnight at Thamel, Kathmandu.

Our day today will focus on the rich history and culture of the Kathmandu valley hovering around five of the UNESCO World Heritage sites here. We will start our day with a short drive to the foot of Swyambhunath temple. A short Hike takes us to the top of this majestic temple treating us with great views of the Kathmandu valley and beyond. We will then visit the major Hindu Shrine of Pashupatinath next. After some time here in the banks of holy Bagmati River, we will take our lunch and head towards the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the valley, Boudhanath Stupa. In the peaceful surrounding full of positive vibes, you can try some Tibetan cuisine here. From the stupa, we will take a short drive towards the city of Patan. We will visit some of the major places here centering the Patan Durbar Square. After exploring the bases of Newari architecture here, we will return to our hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

We can take a short drive from the hotel early to visit the village of Nagarkot in the outskirt hills of Bhaktapur city. From the view tower here, we can have a great view of surrounding hills and Himalayas in the far north. Returning from here, we will fly/drive to Chitwan today. The scenic route in Chitwan introduces us to a whole different geographical and vegetation diversity from Kathmandu. After reaching Chitwan, we can take a local village tour and experience the lifestyle in the Plain lands of Nepal. Overnight at Chitwan.

Our Chitwan tour is a perfect mix of nature, wildlife, and culture with many moments to remember for a long time. After breakfast, we will take our permits to the Chitwan National park and enter it. We can either take an elephant or a jeep safari to explore the National Park area. This safari gives you the opportunity to witness some rare animals and birds in the world. The primary encountering experience must be of the one-horned rhinoceros and Royal Bengal tigers in the park. After the safari, we can also visit the hatchery and breeding centers of the park premises. In the evening, you will attend a cultural program from the locals, including some of the local cuisine. You can rest for the day in the hotel after enjoying the Tharu culture showcase back in your hotel. Overnight at Chitwan.

Early today you can head back to the park for an optional bird watching tour. Alongside over 500 local species, you can also spot different migratory birds from the cold northern countries here. After returning from the trip, we will take the return flight/drive to Kathmandu. You will visit some other great attractions in the valley starting with the Kathmandu Durbar Square in your spare time after arrival. The Kumari temple, Temples of Bhairab, ruins of Kastamandap, and many other beautiful monuments are the attraction of the square. In the evening, you can try some Nepali-styled music and food in the pubs surrounding Thamel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

You can involve in some souvenir shopping in spare time today. Asia Experiences will connect with you throughout the trip and later, too for your feedback and suggestions. We will drive you to the airport with some time before your departure flight. Return home with many lifelong memories and experiences from this beautiful Srilanka, Bangladesh & Nepal Tour