06 Days Cultural Triangle

Discover the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka on our 06 Days tour that covers the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient cities, centuries old civilizations and temples. Sri Lanka’s famed Cultural Triangle is a treasure-trove of ancient monuments, royal cities and Buddhist temples that once served as the crucible of early Sinhalese civilization. The points of the triangle are marked by the island’s three historic capitals – the hill capital of Kandy, the first Sinhalese capital of Anuradhapura and the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa.
Colombo – Anuradhapura – Habarana – Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Habarana – Dambulla – Kandy – Colombo 
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Day 01: Colombo (D)

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and transfer to your Hotel

Day 02: Colombo – Anuradhapura (B/D)

This morning you will be taken for a drive through the city taking you to the busy commercial areas as well as the tree-lined residential, Cinnamon Gardens.

Visit Fort, the former British administrative centre and military garrison, Sea Street – the Goldsmith’s quarters in the heart of Pettah, the Bazaar area, where is also a Hindu Temple with elaborate stone carvings, and the Dutch Church of Wolfendhal dating back to 1749.

Also visit the BMICH, see the replica of Avukana Buddha and Independence Square.

Then drive to Anuradhapura. On arrival, check in at your Hotel and the rest of the day at leisure

Day 03: Anuradhapura – Habarana (B/D)

This morning you will enjoy tour of Anuradhapura . For over 1000 years Sinhalese Kings with occasional South Indian interlopers ruled from the great city of Anuradhapura. It is the most extensive and important of the Sri Lankan ancient cities. Anuradhapura was found in the 4th century BC and is famous for its Dagabas (Temples), Reservoirs, and beautifully landscaped gardens, the ruins of which still remain to this day.

The sacred Bo Tree (the world’s oldest tree on record) “Jayasri Maha Bodhi” and the “Ruwanwali Seya” Temples are two of Sri Lanka’s most sacred places found in Anuradhapura.  In addition to this there are many other historical and religious sites found in Anuradhapura.

Thereafter we drive to Habarana.

Day 04: Habarana – Sigiriya – Polonnaruwa – Habarana (B/D)

This morning we will visit and climb Sigiriya rock fortress. Sigiriya – is home to the 5th Century “Fortress in the Sky” which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress. Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft. On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original colour.

In the afternoon we visit Polonnaruwa, situated 218 kilometers from Colombo is yet another well planned medieval  city defended by enclosed walls, graced by palaces, shrines, monasteries, pavilions, parks, ponds and irrigation lakes which bears witness to a glorious past. A dominant feature of the city is the vast irrigation lake of 5940 acres aptly named ParakramaSamudrayaorthe sea of Parakrama after its royal builder King Parakramabahu depicted an example of the advanced engineering and construction skills prevalent during the ancient times. This gigantic reservoir was built to collect rain water, which did not permit

You’ll also see the ruins of the Royal Palace and various buildings and structures. Another highlight of this city is the Gal Viharaya which has three splendid statues of the Buddha in Upright, Sedentary, and Recumbent postures carved out of rock, the Audience Hall, the Lotus Bath, the statue of King Parakramabahu, the former Temple of Tooth Relic, Shivan Temple, Lankathilake, Watadage, Galpotha, and KiriViharaya.

Day 05:  Habarana – Dambulla – Kandy (B)

This morning proceed to Dambulla and visit Dambulla cave temple. Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 km east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy.

Later continue your drive to Kandy and enjoy Kandy city tour. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendour and magnificence.  Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798.  Visit the Kandy town and bazaar, the arts and crafts centre, a gem museum and a lapidary.

Also visit Temple of Tooth Relic. Temple of the Tooth Relic, ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha’s Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess’ hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka’s most prized possession.

In the evening enjoy a cultural dance performance in the evening.

Day 06:   Kandy – Colombo (B)

Today proceed to Colombo Airport for your scheduled flight departure

 

Included: Accommodation in Hotels for 05 nights, meals as shown above, transportation using Air-conditioned private vehicle, local English speaking driver cum guide, entrance fees and all taxes.

Excludes: International flights, Visa, Insurance,Meals not included above, beverages during meals included in program, gratuities and any expense of personal nature.

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