Uswetakeiyawa Trip Overview
This full-day trip from Negombo or Colombo is a true off-the-beaten path expedition, visiting places that are rarely found on tour itineraries of most Sri Lanka travelers, though the visited heritage sites are of some significance for the Buddhist culture and situated in incredibly picturesque settings.This full-day trip from Negombo or Colombo is a true off-the-beaten path expedition, visiting places that are rarely found on tour itineraries of most Sri Lanka travelers, though the visited heritage sites are of some significance for the Buddhist culture and situated in incredibly picturesque settings.
Our knowledgeable drivers have 5 years experience at least. They will provide historical background information about the heritage sites you visit on this tour.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Uswetakeiyawa, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Uswetakeiyawa, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This full-day trip from Negombo or Colombo is a true off-the-beaten path expedition, visiting places that are rarely found on tour itineraries of most Sri Lanka travelers, though the visited heritage sites are of some significance for the Buddhist culture and situated in incredibly picturesque settings.This full-day trip from Negombo or Colombo is a true off-the-beaten path expedition, visiting places that are rarely found on tour itineraries of most Sri Lanka travelers, though the visited heritage sites are of some significance for the Buddhist culture and situated in incredibly picturesque settings.
Our knowledgeable drivers have 5 years experience at least. They will provide historical background information about the heritage sites you visit on this tour.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Vihara, Gampaha Sri Lanka
Pilikuttuwa is one of the largest settlements of forest monks in Sri Lanka, consisting of about 99 caves, some of which are inhabited by reclusives. The large area of the historical monastery is full of charming sites, such as a stup in a rock shelter or an ancient wooden bridge in between rock boulders.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Maligatenna Rajamaha Viharaya, Gampaha 11000 Sri Lanka
Maligathenna is both a cultural and a natural attraction. A monastic complex is situated at the foot of the hill. A path starting from the monks’ quarter leads through rock shelters and chasms to the top of the highest hill and best 360 degree panoramic viewpoint in Gampaha District.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Varana Rajamaha Viharaya, Tihariya Junction, Kalagedihena 11875 Sri Lanka
Varana is the largest meditation centre in the Western Province. The ancient monastery is picturesquely sitiuated on two upper levels of a ridge. Some of the caves decorated in the Kandyan style are among the largest and most colourful in the western plains of Sri Lanka.Varana is the largest meditation centre in the Western Province. The ancient monastery is picturesquely sitiuated on two upper levels of a ridge. Some of the caves decorated in the Kandyan style are among the largest and most colourful in the western plains of Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour
