Moonstone Gem, Meetiyagoda

Location HIKKADUWA
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Title Moonstone Gem, Meetiyagoda
Name Moonstone Gem, Meetiyagoda
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<ul>Moonstone gem is found in the village of Meetiyagoda about 10 km from Hikkaduwa. It is the only place in Sri Lanka where this gem is found. Moonstone carries a sheen, which can be seen on the surface of the stone from certain angles. At the Meetiyagoda gem mine, you can explore the narrow, deep shafts from which it is mined.

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374 35 DAY - 9 (Hikkaduwa) 39 <ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel<br></li><li>Visit the village Meetiyagoda where the only place in Sri Lanka the gem called “moonstone”, is found. </li><li>You can see the narrow, deep shafts from which it is mined. The moonstones are mined here sold as unmounted stones or mounted with rings, earrings, and neckless that you can buy.</li><li>Then visit Ambalangoda to explore world-famous Sri Lankan Marks and their craftsmen.</li><li>They will explain to you how this ornamental facial decorative wear originated and the way they used in healing rites and rituals.</li><li>Then visit to meet “Rukada” performing group living in Ambalangoda</li><li>Sri Lankan form of marionette theatre and its puppets are called “Rukada”. Only a few groups living in Ambalangoda performs this theatre act now. You will be able to understand how these Rukadas are operated and stories behind those performances.</li><li>Afternoon relaxes at the Hikkaduwa beach.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon</li></ul> Bed & Breakfast 222 3.jpg 5/10/20, 1:36 AM View Edit
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528 48 DAY - 1 (Airport – Kitulgala) 53 <ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 16 Days and transfer you to Kitulgala – approximately 2 and half hours drive.<br></li><li>Kelani River flows through the Kitulgala which makes it, the most famous destination for water-based adventure activities.</li><li>Check in to the hotel and relaxing few hours’ at the hotel.</li><li>Evening bird watching trail at Kitulgala – Kelani valley forest reserve. The trail starts by crossing the Kelani River and goes through the village where many endemic bird species can be seen.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rafters Retreat Lodge, Kitulgala</li></ul> Bed and Breakfast 211 3.jpg 5/21/20, 2:12 PM View Edit
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561 50 DAY - 2 (Chilaw - Wilpattu) 19 <ul><li>Morning bird watching walk in Anawilundawa sanctuary</li><li>Late breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 2 hours drive</li><li>Afternoon safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. </li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The BackWaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul> Bed & Breakfast 219 1.jpg 5/22/20, 12:46 AM View Edit
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