02 day trip to Sigiriya and Minneriya from Kandy

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kandy - Sigiriya
5 stops
1
Golden Temple of Dambulla
Dambulla Cave temple, It is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft.) over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of god and goddess
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
The Sri Muthumariamman Temple is dedicated to Mariamman, who is believed to be the goddess of rain and fertility. In that name, the prefix ‘Muthu’ means pearl, ‘Mari’ means rain and ‘Amman’ means mother in Tamil. The main attraction of this temple is its large gopuram. The structure is 32 meters tall, so it can be seen from a long distance. The gopuram is decorated with many statues and sculptures. It looks so beautiful, and nobody misses it without capturing its photograph. The gopuram is also called Raja Koburam, and it is considered one of the largest gopurams in Sri Lanka
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
3
Nalanda Gedige
Nalanda is situated one km to the east of the A9 route, 20km north of Alu Viharaya. It is one of several remarkable archaeological sites in Sri Lanka that receive few tourists due to no limitations of their own. The reasons for this anomaly are various. Sometimes it has to do with geography and ease of access, although this is not the case with Nalanda. Often, however, it is a case of the beaten tourist track prevailing over good sense. A visit to Nalanda Gedige – gedige is an image house – is strongly recommended, because it exhibits a composite style of architecture unique in Sri Lanka, and an extraordinary fusion of Hinduism and Buddhism. To cap it all, this remarkable shrine occupies an extremely picturesque – if not original – location.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Oak Ray Woodcarving
Visit to Sri Lankan wood carving work shop
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Minneriya National Park
Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park, which is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Sigiriya - Kandy
3 stops
6
Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Sigiriya rock fortress, In 477 CE, Kashyapa, the king’s son by a non-royal consort, seized the throne from King Dhatusena, following a coup assisted by Migara, the King’s nephew and army commander. The rightful heir, Moggallana, fearing for his life, fled to South India. Afraid of an attack by Moggallana, Kashyapa moved the capital and his residence from the traditional capital of Anuradhapura to the more secure Sigiriya. During King Kashyapa’s reign (477 to 495 CE), Sigiriya was developed into a complex city and fortress. Most of the elaborate constructions on the rock summit and around it, including defensive structures, palaces, and gardens, date from this period
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
Oak-Ray Isiwara Ayurvedic Village
Visit to Sri Lankan authentic herbs & spices garden
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple
The Aluvihare Rock Temple (also called Matale Alu Viharaya) is a sacred Buddhist temple located in Aluvihare, Matale District of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by hills, the Aluvihara cave temple is situated 30 km north of Kandy on the Matale-Dambulla road. The history of Aluvihare Rock Temple is traced back to the 3rd Century B.C to the reign of King Devanampiyatissa. It is believed that the King built the dagoba, planted the Bo sapling and founded the temple after the introduction of Buddhism to the country during his reign. Aluvihare Rock Temple was the historic location where the Pāli Canon was first written down completely in the text on ola (palm) leaves
1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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