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Gampaha
Our Gampaha-focused experience offers a close look at the island’s native medicinal traditions;...
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Meal Plan
Our Gampaha-focused experience offers a close look at the island’s native medicinal traditions; its ample cultural and religious history; her abundant natural heritage; and the lives of local people. We start this unique adventure at the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Hospital. Established in 1929, formerly known as the Siddharyuveda Vidyala, invaluable native knowledge on Ayurveda was spread from here to all parts for decades. A traditional medicine system native to both India and Sri Lanka, you can relax and experience an ayurvedic treatment first-hand and later absorb the fundamentals of the medicinal science of Ayurveda with a teacher.
This local experience moves to Maligatenna Cave Temple thereafter. An old cave temple with a history in excess of a thousand years, its immense historic value prompted the government to recognize it as an Archaeological Protected Site. Its origins are known to go back to the time of the Anuradhapura Kingdom, which flourished between the 4th century BC and 11th century AD.
Then we take a sudden turn to explore some of the island’s natural treasures. Set in an area of land totalling 43 acres, the Henarathgoda Botanical Garden was first established in 1876 by the island’s former British colonists to conduct experiments on the exotic plant varieties found islandwide. Today, the botanical garden is fully engaged in the development of education relating to floricultural and botanical research carried out across the country.
We’ll also make a trip to Guruge Nature Park, the first theme park in Sri Lanka. A theme park with a twist, its attractions offer educational experiences. For example, the park houses a purpose-built Gem Museum which accurately chronicles the island’s long gem mining history. Other exhibits include a representation of a local village closely reminiscent of settings in which our people lived in centuries past; a replica of the island’s fourth-highest mountain Adam’s Peak; a large variety of exotic and colourful animals; and a wave pool for a bit of fun and frolic.
The Gampaha experience is centered around the city of Gampaha in the western part of the country. A unique part of the island, you’ll get to experience once of her rural villages next. Interact closely with the villagers and absorb their way of life. Simplicity is a feature of their contented lives. Taking part in the daily activities of the villagers including the farming of paddy, you’ll begin to appreciate the purity of life here. In ending the experience, you will be closely guided in the preparation of an authentic Sri Lankan meal, which you can relish thereafter.
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What to Know Before you trvel
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Sri Lanka is a tropical island. Therefore, breathable cotton clothing would be ideal. White is considered a clean, pure colour especially when visiting religious sites. Ideally a pair of sturdy sneakers for treks would do whilst a pair of comfy flip flops would do for excursions and sandals would be perfect for the beach or for a casual walk.
Get permission from the proper people before visiting a sacred place. This might be a caretaker, holy person, elder, or the governing agency affiliated with the site. Be aware that even after attaining permission from a governing agency you may be offending indigenous people who may not have jurisdiction over their own sacred sites.
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It is with great delight that we inform you that Experience Sri Lanka has commenced operations once more!
In the past two months, we’re certain you would have faced immense difficulty in being unable to conduct your business and family lives as normal. We hope this finds you safe and sound.
As the entire globe slowly emerges from the current health crisis, it is heartening to see the measures that have been taken by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) as well as the country’s major travel companies. We’ve described in detail how Experience Sri Lanka ensures safe tours during this period, in a shared link “ Health and Safety Procedures & Guidelines “ We would appreciate it if you can go through the brief procedures and guidelines and get back to us if there are any clarifications required.
A lot of effort has been put in country-wide, from the airports, transportation facilities, hotels, tourist sites, police and forces, medical personnel, sites and attractions, to tour operators and travel agencies, to ensure the country can be opened to the outside world in a safe manner, to display the island’s distinct charm once more. Travel has tremendous potential to heal lives, as it can revive the livelihoods of our country’s people while lifting the spirits of all our guests to the island. Therefore, we’re taking our responsibility even more seriously.
We look forward in delivering a healthy & safe travel plans and tours!
KEY POINTS TO NOTE
No minimum number of days is required for a stay.
All facilities of the hotel would be made available to the guests.
No restrictive quarantine required.
Tourists may visit up to 14 approved tourist sites under the safety of a bio-bubble.
Tourists must stay at a certified ‘Safe and Secure’ Level 1 hotel for upto 14 days of their stay.
Pay for PCR Tests ( 40 USD per PCR test depending on the number of days of the stay) when applying for visa online and for insurance (12 USD) with one month cover of 50,000 USD.
Currently no exceptions would be made for vaccinations taken; all safety protocols should be adhered to regardless.