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Samadhi Statue
30m · Admission ticket included
Some important places from this huge site will be introduced to the group with their interest and to get informed how Sri Lanka once was and how the Buddhism has shaped Sri Lankan history and most creative sculptures, creative art works, such as;
* Samadhi statue
* Twin pond
* Giant Eth pond (6 times bigger than the Olympic pool)
* Massive Jethawana stupa
* Ruwanwelisaya
* Isurumuniya
* RANMASU uyana
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
30m · Admission ticket included
You will be visiting the recorded oldest tree in the world that people adore.
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Ruwanweli Maha Seya
30m · Admission ticket included
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, commonly known as the Mahathupa (the Great Thupa), is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The stupa houses two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics, making it the world's biggest collection of his remains.
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Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
40m · Admission ticket included
Part of the Kuttam Pokuna was repaired by Robert Wilson Levers (Government Agent of the North Central Province) between 1885 and 1892 after being abandoned for decades. Unfortunately, some of the massive parapet stones from the northern pond were used to rebuild the southern pond's lower eastern edge. As a result, not all stones could be returned to their former locations during the subsequent comprehensive restoration.
The ponds were completely restored between 1950 and 1955, including the surrounding compound wall. The majority of the original punkalas were discovered to be gone. They had been either stolen or destroyed. These punkalas were replaced with authentic, concrete replicas of the ones discovered on the site. The subsurface drain was never repaired. During the repair process, a metal pot was discovered at the bottom of one of the ponds. It had little figurines of a frog, a tortoise, a crab, many fish, a metal conch, and a dancing woman, now found in the Museum.
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Lankarama Sthupa
30m · Admission ticket included
Giant Eth pond (6 times bigger than the Olympic pool)
Eth Pokuna, often known as the "Elephant Pond," is a huge pond in Anuradhapura. It is located off Lankaramaya and is linked to the massive Abhayagiri Monastic Complex. Because of the remarkable level of hydraulic engineering involved in its construction, Eth Pokuna remains one of the most interesting historical locations in Sri Lanka. Water was pumped in from the neighboring Periyakulam Tank, and remnants of the plumbing may still be seen today. Water was preserved and handled with greater efficiency than was typical for a civilization of that era during the first half of Sri Lanka's history, right up to the medieval era. The pipes and subterranean canals that carried water from the reservoir to the pond are still operational.
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Abayagiriya Stupa
30m · Admission ticket included
The structure is significant in the history of the island because it represents tensions between the Theravada and Mahayana sects of Buddhism; it is also significant in recorded history as one of the tallest structures in the ancient world; and the tallest non-pyramidal building; the stupa's height was 122 metres (400 ft), making it the tallest stupa in the ancient world. When the Anuradhapura monarchy was destroyed and abandoned in the 11th century, the stupa and others were covered by jungle. In the 12th century, King Parakramabahu attempted to restore this stupa, and it was reconstructed to the current height, a decrease from the original height. It is now 71 meters tall (233 ft).
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45m
The old Meghagiri Vihara, also known as Meygiri Vihara, is now known as the Isurumuniya Vihara. It was constructed by King Devanampiya Tissa, who ruled in the ancient Sri Lankan capital of Anuradhapura from 307 BC to 267 BC. Isurumuniya was intended to house 500 high-caste youngsters once they were ordained. A viharaya is connected to a cave, and there is a cliff above. On top of it lies a tiny stupa. As can be noticed, the stupa's building work dates from the present day. Elephants have been carved further down on both sides of a gap in a rock that appears to emerge out of a pool. The image of a horse is etched into the rock.
The sculpture of Isurumuniya lovers on the stone was moved from another location and set there. The Ranmasu Uyana is just a few yards away from this vihara.
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Ritigala Forest Monastery
2h · Admission ticket included
Ritigala is a central Sri Lankan mountain that is home to an old Buddhist monastery. The monastery's remains and rock inscriptions date back to the first century BCE. It is 43 kilometers (27 miles) from the old monastic city of Anuradhapura.
The group will be welcomed by typical local martial art masters who practice the most ancient martial art in the world called ANGAM,
Group will be treated by a lunch prepared by them and will be served in an eye-catching peaceful location facing green rice fields, and will serve typical herbal tea made by the villagers,
Later you will be visiting the amazing Ritigala site and will understand the history and Sri Lankan architecture in the past with the information shared by the guide.
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Pidurangala Rock
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Group will be leaving the hotel early in the morning around 5 am. And will reach the place called Pidurangala after a short climb that will reach a giant rock surface where you can see UNESCO world heritage and the most popular archeology site in Sri Lanka which is the world-famous SIGIRIYA.
Early morning bird activities, sunrise, and information about Sigiriya and where they are on top at the moment will be shared by the guide during an exclusive specially prepared breakfast arranged on top of the Pidurangala rock surface will make the day amazing and beautiful for the group.
They will be treated with fruits, local bread, fresh juice, and typical herbal tea which will nourish and refresh while allowing amazing energy to the after sunrise/ breakfast group will get down from Pidurangala and will take a short journey by travel vehicle to climb the mysterious Sigiriya rock fortress.
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Sigiriya Lion Rock
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
The guide will briefly inform everything about Sigiriya during the short visit to the museum which is amazing and donated by the Japanese government to Sri Lanka.
There will be a lot to learn about the world today.
Who builds this place? Why? When? About 1500 years old fresco paintings and all the amazing facts about this place will take the mindset of the group letting them feel how lucky they are to witness such a worthy place to the entire human race.
The guide will accompany the group while expanding legends about the place thought the most beautiful and most advanced ancient water garden ever found in southeast Asia,
There will be people talking about the number of steps the group need to take to reach the summit but our guides are well trained to enlighten anyone to let them know this is not just another hike somebody ever took, but this is a time travel in the past to see the future we will experience in our lives.
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Golden Temple of Dambulla
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Optional visits to the Dambulla rock cave complex will be informed by the guide, this will be totally under the interest or requests of group members.
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kandalama Reservoir
1h
Today evening we will be taking the group outside of the hotel to enjoy the creative exciting evening we call gypsy night.
Leaving the hotel around 5 or 5.30 leisurely to a beautiful lake and with safety guiding and instructions group will be joining a typical Sri Lankan catamaran ride and will be paddling to the middle of the lake where they can see Sigiriya rock from the distance and the sunset, during this group will be treated by Tody which is a local wine distilled by fishtail palm tree sap, which is unique and special,
Our catamaran ride slowly will reach a location at the bank of the lake decorated with colorful lamps and a bonfire, local music band will keep the group entertaining today with some local traditional music, welcomed by local village woman’s who will cook a special dinner for them, the group can participate in the activities, They will get to know how to unpeeled rice, how to grind, what are the local species people use to cook.
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Kandy
2h
Today group heading the center of the country, changing elevation, witnessing different climatic zone than they experienced in past days in Sri Lankan dry zone, witnessing green lush and beautiful nature while visiting one of the selected special spice growing land while passing the most popular spice cultivation area in Sri Lanka en route will nourish the knowledge of the group about anything related with spices, related products, medicine, local remedies, and having a chance to relax a bit with welcoming head and shoulder massage ending with a spice tea will be great access to enjoy the lunch will be provided by the spice garden after the technical visit.
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Kandy Market Hall
2m · Admission ticket included
Kandy is a beautiful city with a lake in the middle of the town, remaining British influenced buildings, most importantly the heart of the Buddhism call temple of the tooth relic, small busy streets will provide a great environment to enjoy some free and own time to the group in the city while getting know a little about the UNESCO Kandy city but their own until their guide join and take them to an exclusive Japanese Restaurant in the town which will provide great and luxury atmosphere.
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Ranweli Spice Garden
2h · Admission ticket included
Today group heading the center of the country, changing elevation, witnessing different climatic zone than they experienced in past days in Sri Lankan dry zone, witnessing green lush and beautiful nature while visiting one of selected special spice growing land while passing most popular spice cultivating area in Sri Lanka en route will nourish the knowledge of the group about anything related with spices, related products, medicine, local remedies, and having a chance to relax a bit with welcoming head and shoulder massage ending with a spice tea will be a great access to enjoy the lunch with demonstrate by the spice garden crew after the technical visit.
