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Visit the three temples loop including the Gadaladeniya Temple, Lankathilaka Temple, Embekke Devalaya and the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy on this all inclusive personalized tour. Located in the Central Highlands, just a few kilometers to the south west of Kandy, a 7km (4mi) path links the Embekke, Lankathilake and Gadaladeniya temples. Three temples, all offering different stories to capture your imagination. Start at Gadaladeniya and step into the 12th century. In this temple you will find out about the influence that Buddhism has on Hinduism and vice versa. Here notice the grandeur of the architecture, the incredible size of the Buddha statue and the remarkable artistry in the detailing of the artwork.
• Personalized tour itinerary
• Hotel pick up and drop off included
• All entrance fees to temples
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Visit the three temples loop including the Gadaladeniya Temple, Lankathilaka Temple, Embekke Devalaya and the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy on this all inclusive personalized tour. Located in the Central Highlands, just a few kilometers to the south west of Kandy, a 7km (4mi) path links the Embekke, Lankathilake and Gadaladeniya temples. Three temples, all offering different stories to capture your imagination. Start at Gadaladeniya and step into the 12th century. In this temple you will find out about the influence that Buddhism has on Hinduism and vice versa. Here notice the grandeur of the architecture, the incredible size of the Buddha statue and the remarkable artistry in the detailing of the artwork.
• Personalized tour itinerary
• Hotel pick up and drop off included
• All entrance fees to temples
Itinerary
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Stop At: Gadaladeniya, Sri Lanka
Galadeniya Vihara is an old monastery built over a rock in Diggala in the district of Kandy. According to an inscription carved into the walls the temple was built in 1344 AD by King Buwanekabaghu the fourth. The temple was designed by the South Indian architect Ganesvarachchari in a design similar to South Indian architecture. The temple was originally known as Dharma Keerthi Vihara according to the wall inscription and only received the name Gadaladeniya dur to the village of the same name where it’s located.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Embekke Devalaya, Embekka Village Three Kilometers from the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Handessa 20480 Sri Lanka
Embekke Devalaya is an ancient temple built by King Vikramabahu III of Gampola Era. Dedicated to the local deity, Kataragama deviyo, Embekke Devalaya has intricate wood carvings adorning its pillars and high pitched roof. There are three areas of this site which are the Hevisi Mandapaya which means the Drummer’s Hall, Digge – Dancing Hall and Garagha which is a sanctum. It was originally built with three stories but today, only the extraordinary and exquisite carvings are left to be seen which give insight on the great architecture that was used during that era.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lankatilaka Temple, Gadaldeniya Rd, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The majestic Lankathilake Vihare, one of the most magnificent architectural edifices in the Gampola Kingdom was built on the crest of a large rock named Panhalgala overlooking the Hantane Mountain range in the Hiripitiya hamlet in Udunuwara. The temple structure is such that it radiates from the centre in the four cardinal directions, like a cross. Only then ground floor and part of the first floor of the original temple can be seen today, though the temple appears to have three stories from the outside.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The Sacred Temple of Tooth is the most iconic place in Sri Lanka. It houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha and it is the holiest place of Buddhists. As the legend goes, the Buddha’s tooth was given to the Sri Lankan monarchy in ancient times, and was passed around through various kings and holy men who hid, moved, and relocated the tooth a number of times across the centuries. Now the tooth is housed in a dedicated temple where worshipers can visit the relic, which is held in a golden stupa inside the two-story shrine.
Duration: 1 hour
