Culture and Hetitage – Cultural Triangle

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Crumbling temples, lost cities and sacred Buddhist sites are the reason to head up country to the cultural heartland of Sri Lanka. It was here on the central plains that ancient Sinhalese dynasties set up their first capitals and supported massive artistic and architectural endeavours. Eventually these kingdoms fell, slowly to be reclaimed by the forest and jungles.

(To get you started with your holiday planning, take a look at our recommended tours that include time spent on Sri Lanka’s coast,nature,culture and historic places. Alternatively, if you already know where you want to go or prefer the idea of a private tour and beach holiday, contact our tailor-made team who will be happy to put together your dream trip.)

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All about the Culture and Hetitage – Cultural Triangle.

Crumbling temples, lost cities and sacred Buddhist sites are the reason to head up country to the cultural heartland of Sri Lanka. It was here on the central plains that ancient Sinhalese dynasties set up their first capitals and supported massive artistic and architectural endeavours. Eventually these kingdoms fell, slowly to be reclaimed by the forest and jungles.

(To get you started with your holiday planning, take a look at our recommended tours that include time spent on Sri Lanka’s coast,nature,culture and historic places. Alternatively, if you already know where you want to go or prefer the idea of a private tour and beach holiday, contact our tailor-made team who will be happy to put together your dream trip.)

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

✓ All Transfers in Air Conditioned Private car
✓ English Speaking Chauffeur guide
✓ All Cost Relate to Car and Chauffeur
✓ No Hidden Cost
✓ Highway tolls
✓ Hotels/accommodation
* Dinner
* breakfast

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

o Meals Out Side of the Stated Meal Plan
o Expenses of Personal Nature
o Train Ticket
o Any Other Services not specified above
o Entrance Tickets for All Mentioned Excu

  1. Day 1 Sigiriya

    After arrival proceeds to Negombo where approximately 4 Hours drive from Bandaranayke International Airport Colombo is.

    You may proceed to the cultural city to explore and the island’s ancient highlights. On your way, you can peep in to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to get your first introduction to Sri Lanka’s most eminent population. After your visit to Pinnawela, continue to your way to Sigiriya and check-in the hotel,
    After cave rock check in to the hotel enjoys the surrounding and simply rest.

  2. Day -2 Sigiriya

    Early morning climbing the Sigiriya Rock,
    Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. This is also known as King Kasyapa’s “palace in the sky”. Fifth century creativity and skill produced a luxurious royal citadel with ramparts, moats, gateways, and a well laid out city, inclusive with bathing pools and gardens. The Mirror Wall, which still produces a glass-like reflection 1500 years after it was first created.

    In the afternoon visit the village of Hiriwadunna, This is a typical countryside experience with a cart ride to the rural village of Hiriwadunna

    After climbing come to the hotel and relax.

  3. Day - 3 Sigiriya-Anuradapura

    After breakfast travel to Anuradapura for a day tour.
    The ruins of Anuradhapura are one of South Asia’s most evocative sights. The sprawling complex contains a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders: enormous dagobas (brick stupas), ancient pools and crumbling temples, built during Anuradhapura’s thousand years of rule over Sri Lanka.
    There discover the Abhayagiri Dagoba, Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba, Jetavanarama Dagoba, Isurumuniya Vihara, Ratnaprasada and Mihintale.

    After having lunch a visit to Sri Maha Bodhi and Abhayagiri Dagoba.

    “The sacred bodhi tree is central to Anuradhapura in both a spiritual and physical sense. It was grown from a cutting brought from Bodhgaya in India and is said to be the oldest historically authenticated tree in the world”. On completion of the day return back to the hotel in Sigiriya and relax

  4. Day - 4 Sigiriya-Polannaruwe

    After early breakfast travel to Anuradapura for a day tour.

    Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious centre. The glories of that age can be found in the archaeological treasures that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its heyday.

    In Polannaruwe First you can visit the Thuparama Gedige, Tivanka Image House, Rankot Vihara, Quadrangle, Polonnaruwa Ruins, Lankatilaka and Gal Vihara.

    This is a group of beautiful Buddha images that probably marks the high point of Sinhalese rock carving. They are part of Parakramabahu I’s northern monastery. The Gal Vihara consists of four separate images, all cut from one long slab of granite
    In the afternoon, Visi the the the Minneriya or Kaudulla National Parks the Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks offer an excellent chance of seeing elephants and other animals without the crowds of Yala National Park.

    On completion of the day return back to the hotel in Sigiriya and relax.

  5. Day - 5 Sigiriya-Kandy

    On this day after the breakfast, leave to kandy via Dambulla. On your way, you can you can discover the Dambulla cave temple (Golden Temple) and Matale hindu Temple. Dambulla Cave temple,this is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area.

    After reach Kandy, Check in at the hotel in Kandy simply relaxes. In the evening enjoying Kandy cultural show .Sri Lanka, a country rich with culture & tradition offers a very vibrant and unique show of Sri Lankan traditional dances, in the form of Kandy cultural show. When the cultural show ended your next step to the holy golden-roofed Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic – a tooth of the Buddha.
    After visiting the temple of tooth, taste the dinner of variety of restaurant s middle in the city.
    On completion of the day return back to the hotel and relax

  6. Day - 6 Kandy

    After breakfast leave for enjoying the nature, yes, it is Udawatte Kele.

    Udawattakele Forest Reserve, often spelled as Udawatta Kele, is a historic forest reserve on a hill-ridge in the city of Kandy. It is 104 hectares (257 acres) large.

    Observing the Majestic Mahaweli River that girdles Kandy. As the mist begins to rise from the waters of the Mahaweli, embark on a boat ride accompanied by our naturalist who will assist you in spotting the various bio-diversity alongside the boat. Spot a wide array of exotic birds, amphibians and a few reptiles while you absorb the scenic beauty of Kandy. Thereafter visit the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens. Take the Upper Lake drive for city views, white buddah and war cemetery. Well in advance to select a suitable place for your photography.

    On completion of the day return back to the hotel and relax

  7. Day - 7 Departure

    After breakfast at the hotel on your final day, proceed to the Colombo International Airport (CMB) and get ready for your departure after spending a memorable time on the Beautiful little Island and you dream come true