Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Jeep Safari, Day Tour from Kandy

This package is very reasonably priced and it takes all the hassle out of it for you and organizes everything well. In this all-inclusive tour package, we provide a reliable experienced driver and a good-quality luxury car or van.
Explore the amazing city in which Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious center. 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. And after lunch, enjoy an Incredible Jeep Safari at the Minneriya National Park. It is home to the most exotic range of flora and fauna, birds and animals amongst the wildlife parks in Sri Lanka.

The Gal Vihara, also known as Gal Viharaya and originally as the Uttararama, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu I.

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.

It is a complex comprising all ruins of ancient building, starting from the Shiva Devale, and then on to the Thuparamaya a well preserved image house, the Nissanka Latha Mandapaya (Floral Altar), the Hatadage (House of seven relics), and the famous Polonnaruwa Vatadage which is a creation of that has been revered with prominence in Sri Lankan history.

The Parakrama Samudraya, also known as the Parakrama Sea, is considered one of the most valued creations in Sri Lankan history which was built by the great King Parakramabahu. It is a massive tank that once encompassed 5 large reservoirs. Engineers today say that this ingenious design feature was used to relieve the pressure on the main dam and many are baffled by the sheer volume of this feat.

Including the remains of sluice gates on the dam, there are plenty of other mysterious design elements and ruins found across the banks; their purposes have still not been speculated. Apart from its engineering brilliance, the reservoir today has become a quintessential part of the region’s ecosystem and thus it supports a wider variety of birds and animals.

Enjoy a thrilling experience looking at the world’s largest wild elephant gatherings at the Minneriya National Park. Travel to a wilderness refuge known for hosting one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants on earth, observing these giant creatures as they drink, feed, and congregate. You will also encounter any of the park’s diverse wildlife, including deer, wild buffalo, wild pigs, grey langers, purple-faced leaf monkeys, porcupines, leopards, sloth bears and assorted birds. and many more species.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Jeep Safari, Day Tour from Kandy
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• Driver meals

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• This Tour is Provided by Ceylon Traveline.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.