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Historical Architecture & Geoffrey Bawa Interest Tour |
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Day 01: To be met and assisted at the airport by our driver/guide. Transfer to Mud House in Anamaduwa, a rural village in the wilderness. Experience the rural village architecture, staying in house built in clay with thatched roofs done with woven coconut leaves (all basic facilities available)
Day 02: Demonstration on how mud houses are built using ancient village techniques: Visit a local village and swim in the local tank/large pond.
Accommodation: Mud House – Anamaduwa |
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Day 03: Visit Anuradhapura, the 1st historical capital of Sri Lanka with remainings of buildings and Large Stupas (pagodas) built in brick and granite, dating back to 3rd century BC (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) On completion proceed to Dambulla.
Accommodation: Kandalama Hotel – Dambulla designed by Mr.Bawa |
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Day 04: In the morning visit and climb the 5th Century Rock Fortress in Sigiriya (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) considered by some as the 8th wonder of the world. On completion visit Polonnaruwa, the second historical capital of Sri Lanka with remains of many ancient buildings, reflecting aspects of Medieval Architecture from 10th century AD
Accommodation: Kandalama Hotel – Dambulla designed by Mr.Bawa |
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Day 05: Transfer to Kandy (UNESCO World Heritage Site) the last Kingdom of Sri Lanka before being colonized by the British. Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha, the ancient King’s Palace building, council chamber and other buildings still preserved in its original form, dating back to the 15th century.
Accommodation: Suisse Hotel – Kandy an old Colonial building |
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Day 06: Transfer to Nuwara Eliya, the little England of Sri Lanka. This city, about 2000m above sea level, was the home away from home for the British during the Colonial period. See the old Colonial mansions, some over 150 years old and are now used as hotels. Buildings in Nuwara Eliya are great examples of Colonial architecture of the British.
Accommodation: St. Andrews Hotel – Nuwara Eliya an old Colonial mansion |
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Day 07: Visit the Bandarawela Chapel of the Good Shepherd's Convent (designed with Mr. Ulrik Plesner). Bandarawela Chapel was constructed by using granite for the structure. On Completion transfer to The Last House in Tangalle, the last house designed by Geoffrey Bawa.
Accommodation: Last House - Tangalle |
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Day 08: Proceed to Galle. On-route visit the Ruhuna University Campus and office building in Matara, designed by Mr. Bawa (subject to permission being granted from authorities). Afternoon visit the famous Dutch Fort in Galle, constructed in 1792 (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Accommodation: Light House Hotel – Galle designed by Mr. Bawa |
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Day 09: In the morning visit Heritance Ahungalla Hotel designed by Gepffrey Bawa. Visit and experience Lunuganga in Bentota, the local residence and lifetime creation of Mr. Bawa. Guided tour will be conducted in the property.
Accommodation: Bentota Beach Hotel designed by Mr. Bawa |
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Day 10: Transfer to Colombo, on-route visit Hotel Serendib, Club Villa and Blue Water Hotel in Wadduwa, all designs of Geoffrey Bawa.
Accommodation: Galle Face Hotel – Colombo |
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Day 11: Do a city tour in Colombo visiting the below places. Mahaweli Headquarters Building in Hyde Park Corner designed by Mr. Bawa, Geoffrey Bawa’s Residence at No. 11, 33rd lane Bagatale Rd. (subject to obtaining permission), Parliament building designed by Mr. Bawa (could only be viewed from outside) In the afternoon visit Gallery Café & Paradise Road, Geoffrey Bawa’s former office.
Accommodation: Galle Face Hotel – Colombo
Day 12: Departure transfer to the airport |
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Tour cost will include:
- Accommodation for 11 nights at hotels given above
- All inclusive meal basis at Mud House, bed & breakfast basis at all other hotels (HB basis if requested)
- Transportation in an air-conditioned van/car for all transfers
- Services of an English speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees for Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy Temple, Lunuganga
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