Thalakotewewa Trail tour
PROGRAMME : Discover dry zone farming - Thalakotewewa Trail
DURATION : Day Excursion
PERIOD : Valid till 31st December 2013
TOUR ITINERARY
Meet at Sigiriya [Near the Hotel Sigiriya ] around 8.30am .
Talakote wewa Trail
Start the jungle / village trail to Thalkote Wewa. [Tank] This is about 5.2km long and takes about 3 hours. This trail is going through few jungle patches / chaina cultivations, paddy fields. The terrain is flat and easy walking. You will be able to observe the real way of life of the villagers in this part of the country.
Thalakote Wewe This ancient tank is located having the ancient Sigriya Rock Fortress and the Pidurangala Monastery Rock as the back drop. It provides a life line of water to many villagers in the area to cultivate their crops. Paddy / Onions and other varieties of vegetables are grown providing water from this tank.
You
can see many Tree houses, a semi permanent tall structures constructed by wood
where farmers spend the night time. They take terns to be up during the night to
have an eye on their crops which are easy edible targets for wild elephants and
other animals. Keeping the "camp fire" alive is also an important duty!
We will be even visiting typical village house and have a meal interacting with them. [ As you ar are going to be a gust in their house, please refarin offering any money directly. As per our CSR policy we are making sure that thye benefit by your visit. However, a small gift from your country would be appeciated by them]
Chaina
Cultivation [slash & burn farming]This a very primitive agricultural method
where farmers slash and burn jungle patches for cultivation of short term crops.
They mainly depend on rain water and there will not be any major field
preparations. Farmers usually rotate between 2 to 3 land plots.
On conclusion, 1 hour bullock cart ride,
Bullock
Cart ride
A bullock cart is a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by Buffalo. It is a means of transportation used since ancient times in many parts of the world. They are still used today where modern vehicles are too expensive or the infrastructure does not favor them.
On conclusion, Village lunch
Departure for the next destination
RATES IN US DOLLARS PER PERSON CONTACT US
|
No of Pax |
01 pax | 02 Pax | 03 Pax | 04 -06 Pax | 07 Pax and above |
|
Per person in US$ |
162 | 120 | 96 | 78 | 72 |
OUR RATES INCLUDE
Local guides fees and manage the trail
· Village lunch in a village house
· 1 hour bullock cart riding
· Water & Snacks on the way.
· All government taxes.
OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
· Transportation upto the starting point.
· Any additional beverage or food, which would be ordered extra.
· Any tips to the staff.
· Any personal effects not mentioned here.
IMPORTANT FACTORS
· Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
· Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended.
· Light clothes Trekking shoes/boots are recommended for trekking.
PAYMENT POLICY:
Full payment with the confirmation
CANCELLATION POLICY:
· 90 Days or more - 200 US $ Administrative fee
· 60 to 89 Days - 15 % of the tour cost will be charged
· 30 to 59 Days - 25 % of the tour cost will be charged
· 14 Days to 29 Days - 50 % of the tour cost will be charged.
· 8 Days to 13 Days - 75 % of the tour cost will be charged.
· Less than 7 days no refund.
*Days will be counted from the 6.00am on the tour starting day.
These /above /under mentioned/ attached, descriptions and programmes have been compiled after long, arduous, exploratory, and expensive work and hence is the property of the Eco team (Pvt) ltd. Making use of these programmes/descriptions for any public or commercial programmes requires the permission of the said company.
