SilverHairedGappies
Impartial travel advice for the Forever Young!
India & Sri Lanka
Kolkata
Stay
Boutique hotel within an 18th century colonial building, recently renovated. An oasis of calm in the middle of this bustling city, set amongst the charming narrow streets where every aspect of life can be witnessed.
Visit
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Numerous street markets
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Mother Theresa's tomb, museum and Mother House
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Boat trip on the Hooghly
Spent no longer than 48 hours in all of the above cities, hence minimalist descriptions. New Delhi and Shimla were visited either side of the Palace on Wheels (see below). Kolkata was visited prior to family wedding in Assam and followed by grand tour of Asia, starting in Myanmar, Asia.
New and Old Delhi. Scenery at Shimla. Mother Theresa's tomb & museum in Kolkata.
Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi; Mother House Chapel, Missionaries of Charity.
9 Day Tour Sri Lanka
Day 2 - 4 Cultural Triangle
Stay
Perfect position from which to explore the Cultural Triangle. Ecolodge hotel built in a remote area overlooking stunning lake with mountains framing the scenery. 5 hour drive from Colombo.
Visit
Two full day visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites of
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Polonnaruwa (UNESCO)
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Sigiriya (UNESCO)
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Minneriya National Park (safari)
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Dambulla Caves
Day 5 / 6 Kandy
Stay
Relaxing hotel away from the bustle of the city centre, on the banks of the Mahaweli River.
Visit
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Matale spice garden (on way to Kandy)
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St Anthony's Cathedral
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Temple of the Sacred Tooth
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Walk by the lake, local market & British Garrison Cemetry
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Peradeniya Botanic Gardens
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National Seminary of Our Lady of Lanka
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Holy Rosary (Infant Jesus) Church
Day 9 Travel
Travel to Colombo Airport (3 hrs) after relaxed morning in Galle.
Fly on to Oman.
Arranged with Trailfinders
Ground Staff: Walkers Tours
Fascinating country, although difficult to traverse from one region to another. Interesting to see the mix of cultures: Buddhist, Muslim and Christian. Your driver is key to your enjoyment of this holiday.
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The Old Fort, Colombo;
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Cultural Triangle;
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The Seminary in Kandy;
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The Fort in Galle
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Holy Rosary (Infant Jesus) Church, Colombo
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St Antony's Cathedral, Kandy
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St Mary's Cathedral, Galle
Part of a trip: Singapore, Borneo, Bali, Sri Lanka, Oman.