The ‘Gal Vihara’ which consists of statues of the recumbent, standing and seated Buddha have been cut from a single granite wall and rank among the true masterpieces of Sri Lankan Art.īreakfast at the hotel, leave for Dambulla visit the famous Golden Rock cave temple which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Of these the ‘Vatadage’ and the ‘Thuparama Image house’ are the most spectacular. Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a resplendent state of preservation. which still remain),graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes. On completion leave to Polonnaruwa a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, a well-planned medieval city defended by enclosing walls (around 5 km. See the famous frescoes of the “Heavenly maidens” of Sigiriya in a sheltered pocket of the rock and the 10 foot high Mirror Wall. The majestic Lion’s Paw picturesquely guards the stairway of the palace on the summit. The base of the rock is ringed by a moat and rampart and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens. The lion rock is a citadel of unusual beauty, rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. which was a Royal Citadel for more than 18 years. Overnight at hotel.ĭay 4: Habarana - Sigiriya (21kms) & Polonnaruwa (65kms)īreakfast at the hotel leave for Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage site) built by King Kassapa in the 05th century A.D. Aukana means ‘sun eating’ and is best viewed when the sun rises.Ĭontinue drive to Habarana check in at hotel. The 5th century statue ascribed to King Dhatusena is 13 meters high standing beneath a recently constructed brick shelter. A grand stairway of 1840 steps made of granite slabs, 5 meters wide leads to the summit with its splendid views of the surrounding countryside.Īfterwards proceed to Aukana to see the statue of the Aukana Buddha, undoubtedly the most magnificent undamaged ancient image in the island. The rock is dotted with shrines and rock dwellings. Visit the ancient remains of Mihintale, a sacred place which is regarded as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Overnight at hotel.ĭay 3: Anuradhapura - Mihintale - Aukana - Habaranaīreakfast at hoted drive toward Habarana via visiting Mihintale & Aukana. The ‘Sri Maha Bodhi’ or the sacred Bo tree is over 2200 years old grown from a branch of the very tree under which “The Buddha” attained enlightenment – the oldest historically documented tree in the world. Ruins of ancient royal palaces specially the pillars of the Brazen Palace, which once had nine storey’s, temples, the image of the Samadhi Buddha one of the finest pieces of Buddhist sculpture, monasteries, the twin ponds, guard stones and the moonstone. Visit tallest dagobas of Sri Lanka, Ruwanweliseya dagoba, 2nd century BC with its famous elephant walls and the 3rd century BC Thuparama dagoba. Later visit the sacred ancient city founded in the 04th century B.C a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982. Overnight at hotel.ĭay 2: Colombo - Anuradhapura (206kms / 5hrs approx)īreakfast at the hotel drive to Anuradhapura, check in at the hotel. The Independence Hall, B.M.I.C.H, see the replica of Avukana Buddha, the Independence Square & Gangarama Temple. The Hindu Temple at Sea Street, lined with goldsmith's shops, the Dutch Church at Wolfendhal, 100 year old clock tower and several British built colonial buildings. A drive through the city will take you to the Fort and Pettah - the commercial area of the city and tree-lined Cinnamon Gardens. On arrival meet your tour guide displaying a signboard with your name.
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