Wild Wonders and Hidden Temples from Bentota (2 Days)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Bentota > Weherahena > Wewrukannala > Bundala > Yala
5 stops
1
Bentota
Start your journey at 0700 hrs from your hotel in Bentota. You will be met by a designated chauffer guide from Lakpura Travels. After the formalities at the hotel you will be escorted to your air conditioned vehicle and proceed to Bundala. En-route visit Weherahena Temple and Wewrukannala Temple.
Admission ticket free
2
Weherahena Poorwarama Raja Maha Viharaya is situated in the Matara District of Sri Lanka, about 6 kilometers off the Matara town. This rather unique temple is known as the first tunnel temple in the world. The temple hosts a massive 130-ft Buddha image that was built following the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa eras and also consists of all main features of a Buddhist temple- the pagoda, a sacred bo-tree and Samadhi Buddha statue. The walls of the temple are adorned with with Buddha murals. According to the historical records, the tunnel temple paintings narrate the Jātaka tales (legends) of Ummagga Jathaka and Umandawa.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Wewurukannala Raja Maha Viharaya, this sacred Buddhist temple is located 1.5 kilometers from Dikwella towards Beliatta. The main attraction of the temple is the 160-ft tall statue of seated Buddha. It is the largest statue in the whole of Sri Lanka and dates back to the late 18th Century. The temple has another section named the Tunnel of Hell. It features life-sized models of devils, demons and sinners going through the torments and horrors of hell. The temple walls show you the path towards enlightenment by depicting hundreds of comic strip representations of events in the Buddha’s life.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Bundala National Park
Thereafter proceed to Bundala and go on a lovely jeep safari in Bundala National Park. Visit Bundala National Park which is the first declared Ramsar wetland site of Sri Lanka. Watch the giant flocks of greater flamingoes that visit Bundala. Get a chance to see the many other species of migratory waterbirds that winter here. Explore the seven terrestrial habitat types and six wetland types of area within the park and learn more about them.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Yala
On completion of the safari proceed to Yala and check in to the hotel.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Yala > Madunagala > Matara > Bentota
4 stops
6
Yala National Park
Early in the morning proceed to Yala National Park to go on a lovely jeep safari in the National Park. This amazing Safari offers the opportunity to visit Yala National Park, the second largest in the island based off the Southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the famous Sri Lankan leopards, indigenous wild water buffalo, Sri Lankan Sloth Bear and large herds of Sri Lankan Elephants. The park is also home to many other species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
7
The stone tank basins of the Madunagala Hot Springs are famous for containing the waters that have curative properties. The healing powers are believed to cure skin diseases and eye diseases. Monks from the temple have used the hot springs for bathing over a span of many many years and consider the waters to be blessed. First, the pure hot water is collected into a large basin and mixed with cool water. The Madunagala temple, where the springs reside is constructed on a scenic rock boulder covered by a thick jungle. The forest is lovely home to wild elephants, deer, many bird species and even the rare sloth bear.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Matara Snake Farm. For three generations, this farm was run by the Bandara family. Mr. Wikman Bandara, 40 years of age is the man in charge. His father, 76-year-old Wijepala Bandara practices Ayurvedic Snake Medicine. The Snake Farm will give you the chance to learn about the cold-blooded reptiles that roam the island and also a first-hand experience with some of the snakes if you are brave enough for the challenge.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
9
Bentota
On completion start your journey back to your hotel in Bentota.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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