This full-day trip from Negombo or Colombo is a true off-the-beaten path expedition, visiting places that are rarely found on tour itineraries of most Sri Lanka travelers, though the visited heritage sites are of some significance for the Buddhist culture and situated in incredibly picturesque settings.This full-day trip from Negombo or Colombo is a true off-the-beaten path expedition, visiting places that are rarely found on tour itineraries of most Sri Lanka travelers, though the visited heritage sites are of some significance for the Buddhist culture and situated in incredibly picturesque settings.
Our knowledgeable drivers have 5 years experience at least. They will provide historical background information about the heritage sites you visit on this tour.
We will be welcoming you in the lobby of your hotel or for your convenience at a meeting point of your choice in Colombo or Negombo City or in between or pick up at the airport. In case all travelers are picked up at the same hotel pickup times is the same as departure time.
Pilikuttuwa is one of the largest settlements of forest monks in Sri Lanka, consisting of about 99 caves, some of which are inhabited by reclusives. The large area of the historical monastery is full of charming sites, such as a stup in a rock shelter or an ancient wooden bridge in between rock boulders.
Maligathenna is both a cultural and a natural attraction. A monastic complex is situated at the foot of the hill. A path starting from the monks' quarter leads through rock shelters and chasms to the top of the highest hill and best 360 degree panoramic viewpoint in Gampaha District.
Varana is the largest meditation centre in the Western Province. The ancient monastery is picturesquely sitiuated on two upper levels of a ridge. Some of the caves decorated in the Kandyan style are among the largest and most colourful in the western plains of Sri Lanka.Varana is the largest meditation centre in the Western Province. The ancient monastery is picturesquely sitiuated on two upper levels of a ridge. Some of the caves decorated in the Kandyan style are among the largest and most colourful in the western plains of Sri Lanka.
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