Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Wildlife Safari from Colombo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Polonnaruwa Vatadage

  The Polonnaruwa Vatadage is an ancient structure dating back to the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa of Sri Lanka. This is an architectural structure, dating back to the era of king Parakaramabahu I. The watadage was built with interacts details to carvings. Each of the pillars of the have intricate carvings that are specific to the era of the kingdom.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  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. Gal Vihara, which is a collection of world-renowned statues. There are four figures of the Buddha carved out of a cliff of granite, which are considered to be the best rock sculptures in the island.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

  It is a complex comprising all ruins of ancient building, starting from the Shiva Devale, and then on to the Thuparamaya a well preserved image house, the Nissanka Latha Mandapaya (Floral Altar), the Hatadage (House of seven relics), and the famous Polonnaruwa Vatadage which is a creation of that has been revered with prominence in Sri Lankan history.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Samudra Parakrama

  The Parakrama Samudraya, also known as the Parakrama Sea, is considered one of the most valued creations in Sri Lankan history which was built by the great King Parakramabahu. It is a massive tank that once encompassed 5 large reservoirs. Engineers today say that this ingenious design feature was used to relieve the pressure on the main dam and many are baffled by the sheer volume of this feat. Including the remains of sluice gates on the dam, there are plenty of other mysterious design elements and ruins found across the banks; their purposes have still not been speculated. Apart from its engineering brilliance, the reservoir today has become a quintessential part of the region’s ecosystem and thus it supports a wider variety of birds and animals.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Minneriya National Park

  Enjoy a thrilling experience looking at the world's largest wild elephant gatherings at the Minneriya National Park. Travel to a wilderness refuge known for hosting one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants on earth, observing these giant creatures as they drink, feed, and congregate. You will also encounter any of the park’s diverse wildlife, including deer, wild buffalo, wild pigs, grey langers, purple-faced leaf monkeys, porcupines, leopards, sloth bears and assorted birds. and many more species.

  3 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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