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3 Days Ancient Capital Cities Tour from Negombo

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3 days
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3 days

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Get experienced unbelievable memories in this tour Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from

- Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious center.

- Visit The ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights. The sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders

- Climbing a rock - if you’re in good shape and don’t stop to look at things, it’ll take you less than 30 minutes to climb all the way to the top of the rock.

Witness Pidurangala Rock is adjacent to Sigiriya Rock and is the best viewing spot of Sigiriya Rock as it is only slightly lower.

- Visit The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Buddha images were first created here over 2000 years ago.

From the caves there are superb views over the surrounding countryside; Sigiriya is clearly visible some 20km distant.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.

All visitors to Buddhist and Hindu temples are expected to remove footwear and hats. Also shoulders and knees should be covered

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date

Mandatory to complete 14 days of quarantine for unvaccinated passengers before starting the tour.

Vaccinated passengers should stay in Level 1 hotel once arrived in Sri Lanka and obtain negative PCR report, in order to start the tour. (14 Days of quarantine is not required).

What To Expect

Day 1

NEGOMBO – POLONNARUWA

Accommodations

Overnight Stay at 3 star Hotel

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

1

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa

3 hours • Admission Not Included
2

Dagoba of Thuparama

Thuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa

15 minutes • Admission Not Included
3

Gal Vihara

The Gal Vihara, also known as Gal Viharaya and originally as the Uttararama, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu

15 minutes • Admission Not Included
4

Negombo

Negombo is habitually where sightseers go through their first day or two in Sri Lanka resting up after a long and depleting plane ride. Before they head on to investigate Sri Lanka. Negombo is loaded with places of worship. Local people were so effectively changed over to Catholicism by the Europeans, that the town is called 'Little Rome'. Most inns and guesthouses are situated at the principle street that travels north from the town community, going corresponding to the sea shore.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

POLONNARUWA – ANURADHAPURA - SIGIRIYA

Accommodations

Overnight Stay at 3 star Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

DINNER

Dinner

1

Mihintale

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

This city is known as the home of an offspring of the Bo tree where the Buddha found enlightenment.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
3

Ruwanweli Maha Seya

As the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, Ruwanwelisaya is considered to be an icon of architectural glory in ancient Sri Lanka. Ruwanwelisaya, rising with its glory in the city of Anuradhapura, tops the list among Buddhists’ sacred places. Ruwenwelisaya bears witness for his incomparable service to revive Buddhism in the country. It is located just a short walk away from Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura. The stupa is one of the eight places of veneration situated in Anuradhapura which are places believed to have been visited by Buddha during his three visits to Sri Lanka.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included
4

Ritigala Forest Monastery

Ritigala Mountain at a height of 766 m above the sea-level is the highest mountain in the north-central dry plains of Sri Lanka. The mountain mass about three miles long and about two miles wide at its widest point is covered with dense jungle inhabited by wild elephants, leopards and bears. It is the watershed of the Malwatu Oya which feeds the Nachaduwa tank and Kalueba Ela which feeds Huruluwewa. The Ritigala Mountain has been declared a Strict Natural Reserve in order to maintain its pristine environment.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included
5

Abayagiriya Stupa

Jethawana Stupa is the largest stupa in the Sri Lanka. It was originally 400 feet (122 meters) in height and was the third tallest building in the world at that time. Even today as a brick monument, Jethawanaramaya still remains the tallest of its kind in the world.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included
6

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and strict capital that thrived for a long time, was relinquished after an intrusion in 993. Shrouded away in thick wilderness for a long time, the wonderful site, with its royal residences, cloisters, and landmarks, is currently open by and by.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

SIGIRIYA – PIDURANGALA - DAMBULLA – NEGOMBO

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Sigiriya is the most exquisite example of ancient Sri Lankan art, architecture and landscaping. Built over 1,600 years ago, the now sinister-looking 600 ft high black rock once appeared like a massive dazzling white cloud floating above the surrounding forests. Its sides were painted with beautiful frescoes of semi-naked nymphs. A large gatehouse in the form of a lion guarded the entrance to the innermost sanctum of the city – the Sky Palace on top of the rock. Sigiriya burst briefly into pre-eminence and was then abandoned and lay hidden in the forests for nearly 1,500 years. The climb to the top is strenuous but it is worth it. Definitely a must visit site!

3 hours • Admission Not Included
2

Pidurangala Rock

Pidurangala Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pidurangala village of Matale District, Sri Lanka. The temple was constructed on a massive rock called Pidurangala, which is located a few kilometers north of the historical fort Sigiriya

3 hours • Admission Not Included
3

Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres east of Colombo and 72 kilometres north of Kandy. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included
4

Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre

Located in the Dambulla SecretariatDivision of Matale District, in the center of Dambulla town started in 1999 to establish a wholesale market for vegetables and fruits. One important feature of the DDEC is thus more direct participation of the farmers is selling farm produce.

Admission Unknown
5

Dambulla

Dambulla's celebrated stone cavern sanctuary is a notorious Sri Lankan picture – you'll be acquainted with its marvelous Buddha-filled inside some time before you show up around. In spite of its somewhat business air, this remaining parts a significant blessed spot and ought not to be missed.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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