Colombo Trip Overview
We Will Make your day trip unique and specialized , and safeguard from hidden dangers. in this Tour. We will send a experience and expert driver with good quality of conditioned car or van, who will drive you carefully Between This Attractions, well expert in activities, trustworthy of your day tour. first visit to Sigiriya Lion Rock which you will climb to reach the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
And after the lunch visit to Polonnaruwe, Polonnaruwa,is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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We Will Make your day trip unique and specialized , and safeguard from hidden dangers. in this Tour. We will send a experience and expert driver with good quality of conditioned car or van, who will drive you carefully Between This Attractions, well expert in activities, trustworthy of your day tour. first visit to Sigiriya Lion Rock which you will climb to reach the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
And after the lunch visit to Polonnaruwe, Polonnaruwa,is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sigiriya Museum, Sigiriya Thalkotta Sigiriya Thalkotta, Sigiriya, Central Province, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
This decent museum has a fine diorama of the site, providing an excellent overview and explaining Sigiriya’s cultural importance beyond the obvious natural beauty. The theory that Sigiriya was a Buddhist monastery is given here, although the established position that it was a palace or fortress prevails. Trade routes are explained, showing Sigiriya’s connections with the Gulf, China, India and the Roman Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province
Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Kaduruwela area is the Polonnaruwa New Town and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first established by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country’s then capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site.[1]
Currently the new Polonnaruwa is undergoing a major development project known as the “Awakening of Polonnaruwa” under the concept of President Maithripala Sirisena. It envisions the development of all sectors in Polonnaruwa including roads, electricity, agriculture, education, health and environment will be developed comprehensively
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Sacred City, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
The Polonnaruwa Vatadage is an ancient structure dating back to the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa of Sri Lanka. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Parakramabahu I to hold the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha or during the reign of Nissanka Malla of Polonnaruwa to hold the alms bowl used by the Buddha
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
