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Buduruwagala temple-SRI LANKA
Buduruwagala
Buduruwagala is situated in the Wellawaya District Secretariat Division of the Moneragala District. It could be reached by traversing 4 km along the road opposte the Buduruwagala School which is about 4km from Wellawaya on the Wellawaya –Tissamaharama road.
...Buduruwagala
Buduruwagala is situated in the Wellawaya District Secretariat Division of the Moneragala District. It could be reached by traversing 4 km along the road opposte the Buduruwagala School which is about 4km from Wellawaya on the Wellawaya –Tissamaharama road.
Seven statues sculptured on relief of the rock during the 9th -10th c A.D. are seen in a single rock face. Of the seven Mahayana statues, three smaller statues each are sculptured on either side of the main Buddha statue.
The centrally sculptured main Buddha image is the tallest in Sri Lanka and is 51feet in height. The Buddha is in the Samabhanga posture and has the right hand gesturing the Abhaya Mudra. On the right of the Standing Buddha image are the sculptures of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisatva, Goddess Tara, Prince Sudhana and on the left are the sculptures of Maitree Bodhisatva, Vajrapani Bodhisatva and an unidentifiable deity. These sculptures could be identified as a collection of the Buddha and Bodhisatva figures with Mahayana influence.
Yala National Park SRI LANKA
YALA NATIONAL PARK-SRI LANKA
One of Sri Lanka’s premier eco tourism destinations, lies 24km northeast of Tissamaharama and 290km from Colombo on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, spanning a vast 97,878 hectares over the Southern and Uva Provinces....
YALA NATIONAL PARK-SRI LANKA
One of Sri Lanka’s premier eco tourism destinations, lies 24km northeast of Tissamaharama and 290km from Colombo on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, spanning a vast 97,878 hectares over the Southern and Uva Provinces.
The vegetation in the park comprises predominantly of semi-arid thorny scrub, interspersed with pockets of fairly dense secondary forest. Small patches of mangrove vegetation also occur along the coastal lagoons. The park is renowned for the variety of its Wildlife (most notably its many elephants) and its fine coastline (with associated coral reefs). It also boasts a large number of important cultural ruins, bearing testimony to earlier civilizations and indicating that much of the area used to be populated and well developed.
Block one is the most visited area since it contains the highest density of leopards. However other areas of Yala such as Yala East had been closed to visitors for some years and it will take time to research leopard numbers in these areas. Yala West consists of scrub jungle, brackish lagoons and stunning rock monoliths scattered throughout the park, its eastern edge is bounded by the South East coast. Yala has well over thirty leopards, probably the highest density anywhere in the world. It is also thought that Sri Lankan leopards are a distinct sub-species from their Indian neighbors, and the largest leopards in Asia.
There is also a substantial elephant population along with Spotted deer, Sambar, Wild buffalo, Sloth bear, Jackal, Mongoose, Pangolins and Crocodiles. The bird life comprises over 120 species, and ranges from Lesser Flamingos to Paradise Flycatchers, Crested Hawk Eagles, and Black Bitterns. Outside of the park are several other fascinating birding locations, including the ancient hermitage of Sithulpahuwa, Debarawewa wetland and Palatupana saltpans. The coastline forms a major nesting ground for marine turtles. The drier season falls between May and August and the park closes for a short time during September and October.
It is possible to take full day jeep safaris or to split your day into morning and afternoon drives. Your best chance to see a leopard is generally early in the morning and then again at dusk. You can stay until just after dark inside the park, thus maximizing your chances of a leopard encounter. The male leopards in Yala are very confident and are often seen walking the tracks during the day. Young males in particular seem to have no fear of the jeep, which can lead to some excellent photographic opportunities. There are similarities between Yala and the best National Parks in India for photographing tigers, in both cases the big cats have become used to the jeeps thus enabling us to enjoy a privileged view of these magnificent animals.
It is possible to take full day jeep safaris or to split your day into morning and afternoon drives. Your best chance to see a leopard is generally early in the morning and then again at dusk. You can stay until just after dark inside the park, thus maximizing your chances of a leopard encounter. The male leopards in Yala are very confident and are often seen walking the tracks during the day. Young males in particular seem to have no fear of the jeep, which can lead to some excellent photographic opportunities. There are similarities between Yala and the best National Parks in India for photographing tigers, in both cases the big cats have become used to the jeeps thus enabling us to enjoy a privileged view of these magnificent animals.
There is also a substantial elephant population along with Spotted deer, Sambar, Wild buffalo, Sloth bear, Jackal, Mongoose, Pangolins and Crocodiles. The bird life comprises over 120 species, and ranges from Lesser Flamingos to Paradise Flycatchers, Crested Hawk Eagles, and Black Bitterns. Outside of the park are several other fascinating birding locations, including the ancient hermitage of Sithulpahuwa, Debarawewa wetland and Palatupana saltpans. The coastline forms a major nesting ground for marine turtles. The drier season falls between May and August and the park closes for a short time during September and October.
Royal Botanical Gardens-Kandy SRI LANKA
Royal Botanical Gardens-Kandy...
Royal Botanical Gardens-Kandy
No visit to Kandy is complete without seeing the Royal Botanical gardens at Peradeniya, 6.5km south from the town, on the Colombo road. Its origins go back to the reign of King Kirti Sri Rajasinha (1747-80) when it was a royal residence and park. It formally became a botanical garden in 1821 when the redoubtable Edward Barnes was governor. The firs tea seedling garden in 1821 when the Ceylon were planted in the gardens at Barnes’ behest in 1824, although it was 50 years later that tea showed its potential as a viable commercial crop.
The gardens consist of nearly 150 acres dedicated to the flora of Sri Lanka with a spectacular arboretum that includes many endemic trees. There are over 110 endemic plants, as well as major collections of palms, bamboo, cacti, flowers and orchids in a delightful orchid house. There are more than 200,000 dried and preserved specimens in the Herbarium, collected during the 180 years the gardens have been in existence. There is also a biotechnology laboratory engaged in the mass propagation of ornamental, rare and endemic plants, a striking feature is the avenue of royal palms (Roystonea regia) begun in 1905. In the medicinal herb garden grow some of the herbs used in ayurveda medicine.
The entire area of the gardens is embraced by the Mahaweli River, curving around it like an elbow. Ata an altitude of 550m it has a mean temperature of around 20C. To avoid the heat of the day, the best time to visit the garden is between 08.30 and 10.00, or in the afternoon from 16.00.
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SRI LANKA-Culture and Nature 05 Days tour
DAY-01-
Negombo / Anuradhapura
After you got picked up at the airport or your hotel, you will proceed the ancient city of Anuradhapura while visiting coconut plantations and observing the famous toddy tappers at work.After you've checked into your hotel at Anuradhapura and P.M you will start the city tour of Anuradhapura, dating back to 3rd century B.C to 10th century A.D. You will visit the Sri Maha Bodhi, the Brazen Palace, the Ruwanveli Seya Dagoba (biggest dagoba in Sri Lanka), the Thuparama Dagoba, the Lankarama Dagoba, the Elephant Pond, the Abhayagiriya Monastery Complex, the world famous Samadhi Buddha Statue and the Isurumuniya Temple (Stone carving of the Sri Lankan Romeo & Juliet).
Overnight stay in Anuradhapura.
DAY-02-
Anuradhapura / Polonnaruwa / Sigiriya
After Break Fast at the hotel proceed to Sightseeing of the ancient city of Polonnaruwa (10th-12th century A.D). You will visit the modern Museum, the Parakrama Samudra, Statue of King Parakramabahu, the Library Shrine, Palace of King Parakramabahu, the Kumara Pokuna, the Shiva temple, the Thuparama shrine room with its glittering statues, the Alahana Monastery Complex, the Gal Vihare, the Lotus Pond and and the Thivanka Image House. After your afternoon tea you will proceed to Sigiriya.
Overnight stay at Sigiriya.
Day-03-
Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Aluvihara / Kandy
In the early morning you will have the opportunity to climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, built 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Bolder Garden, Mural Paintings, The Mirror Wall, The Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. Back to the hotel to have your well deserved breakfast. After this you will proceed to the Dambulla Cave Temple. This is followed by Nalande Gedige (a temple built in the geographical center of Sri Lanka), the Aluvihare Cave Temple (this is where Buddhism was brought into book form in the 1st century B.C).
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day-04-
Kandy / Elephant Orphanage / Kandy
You will visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinawella where you can see the feeding of baby elephants by milk bottle and elephants bathing in the river. There after visit Royal Botanical Garden Followed by a Kandy city tour including Market, Bazaar, and the famous Temple of the Tooth Ralic and a traditional Kandian Dance performance.
Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day-05-
Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya / Ella
After Breakfast at hotel leave for Ell en route visit Tea Factory and Tea Plantation.After a picturesque drive through Sri Lanka's hill country you will reach Nuwara Eliya (the so-called Little England) with its colonial hotels, the Race course and Golf Courses. Followed by a visit to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and you will proceed to Ella, Sri Lanka's highest village.
Overnight stay at Ella.
Day-06-
Ella / Buduruwagala / Tissamaharama
After the Break fast at hotel proceed to Tissamaharama en route visit Buduruwagala and the magnificent views of Ella valley and the Rawana Water Falls. After a stop at the Buduruwagala Temple, On completion you will continue to the hotel at Tissamaharama.
Afternoon Jeep safari where you can watch leopards, elephants, bears, thousand of local and migrant birds in the wild. Just to name a few.
Overnight stay at Tissamaharama
Day-07-
Tissamaharama - South & South-West Coast
fter Breakfast at hotel You will drive back to the airport or your hotel along beautiful beaches with the opportunity to stop wherever you like to take dip. The most known beach resorts are Tangalle, Mirissa, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Kosgoda, Induruwa, Bentota and Beruwala.
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SRI LANKA-Round Tour
SRI LANKA ROUND TOUR-CULTURE NATURE AND HERITAGE
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Day-01- Colombo / Anuradhapura
Arrival, welcome & assistance at the airport. Leave for Anuradhapura. En-route visit the fishing village in Negombo which is the center of the island’s fishing community. It is largely Roman Catholic by faith, On completion leave for Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, which is a home to about 70 Elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. Also, accompany the Elephants to a river close by to see them having their daily baths. After that proceed to Anuradhapura.
Night stay at Anuradhapura
Day-02- Anuradhapura / Mihintale / Aukana / Sigiriya
After breakfast at hotel visit the sacred ancient city of Anuradhapura founded in the 04th century B.C a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982. It has the largest number of ancient monuments of the great Sinhala civilization.You will see some of such as Ruwanweliseya Dagoba, Thuparama Dagoba,Brazen Palace,The image of the Samadhi Buddha, The Twin Ponds, Guard Stones and the Moonstone. The ‘Sri Maha Bodhi’ or the sacred Bo tree. the oldest historically documented tree in the world. And The Isurumuniya Temple.On completion proceed to Sigiriya en route visit Mihitale and Aukana
Over night stay at Sigiriya.
Day-03- Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa
After a warm breakfast at the hotel proceed to Sigiriya and climb the Rock Fortress of Sigiriya, built 5th century A.D, see the Water Garden, Bolder Garden, Mural Paintings, The Mirror Wall, The Lion's Paws and the Royal Swimming Pool on top. On compleetion proceed to Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage Site) the Capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th to 13th century, Polonnaruwa is strewn with ruins in a resplendent state of preservation. Of these the ‘Vatadage’the ‘Thuparama Image house’ and the ‘Gal vihara’are the most spectacular and also visit the monuments such as Tivankha Image House , Parakhramabahu Statue ,Watadage , Hatadage & Archaeological Museum. On completion,
return to the hotel in Sigiriya for the night.
Day-04- Sigiriya / Dambulla / Nalanda Gedige / Kandy
After breakfast proceed to Kandy, en route visit Nalanda Gegige and the Dambulla Cave Temple, most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave Temples. On completion leave for Kandy. In the evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and thereafter witness a cultural show.
overnight stay at Kandy.
Day-05- Kandy / Peradeniya / Kandy
After a warm breakfast at the hotel do a city tour of Kandy - the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings. . Also, visit the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, which was originally the pleasure gardens of the Royalty. Nearly 10000 species of plants are found in this garden and it is encircled by the Mahaweli River. Evening visit the Kandy authentic market and The Bazaar
Night stay at Kandy.
Day-06- Kandy / Nuwara-Eliya
Morning proceed to Nuwara Eliya, or Little England, as it is affectionately known. During the steep ascent to Nuwara Eliya we visit a Tea Factory where we can see how tea is made and have the opportunity to buy a selection of fresh tea. Undoubtedly the best tea you will ever taste!
Overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Day-07- Nuwar-Eliya / Horton Plains / Ella
After an early breakfast at hotel, leave for Horton Plains, The highest plateau in the country. It is one of the very important National parks in Sri Lanka.The most awesome physical feature of the Horton Plains is the escarpment that falls 880 meters to the lowlands. Aptly known as the ‘World’s End’ the view from the precipice of the countryside below towards the south coast is spectacular. On completion returned to Nuwara Eliya and proceed to Nanu Oya Railway station to catch the train and a charming train ride to Ella. Ella excellent base for keen trekkers.
Overnight stay at Ella.
Day-08- Ella / Buduruwagala / Tissamaharama
After a worm break fast at the hotel and start trekking in Ella rock the magnificent view through Ella Gap. Enchanting and spectacular sceneries among the tea plantations. On completion proceed to Yala National park . En route visit Rawana Water Fall & Buduruwagala temple.2.30pm visit yala national park by jeep .
End of the safari back to hotel at Thissamaharama .
Day-09- Tissamaharama / South Beach
Morning proceed to Mirisa / Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa beach . En route visit Mathara largest Buddha statue & Dutch fort in Galle.
Night at the south beach.
Day-10- South Beach / Colombo
Morning proceed to Colombo enroot visit boat safari at Madu river & Turtle Hatchery at kosgoda . Evening city tour of Colombo . Observing the old Parliament, the residential areas and the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) and visit Fort. Also, visit the Ceramics Corporation Showroom, Majestic City shopping complex and the ODEL Unlimited Dress Boutique.
Night at Colombo or transfer to the Air Port for departure.
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Option - 1 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls
Option - 1 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to knuckles mountain range, It is informed that while going to knuckles range. we have to pass through remote village. and it around 1800 m from the mean sea level. which is a amazing area comprise with pigmy forest fauna and flora. the science of several kinds endemic birds. monkey, porcupine, wild pole and civet cats etc. and also able to have glimpse of sambur deer, barking deer, and leopard. once in a blue moon and this will be a tour that will never forget one who attend same.
After visit returning to kandy
Total working around 14 km
morning leave about at 7.30 am.
Option - 2 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to knuckles mountain range, Through the amazing tea plantations and pigmy forest it is possible to witness the science of sceneries over the forest area together with waterfalls and those working under forest canopy, with a panoramic view. several kind of endemic birds, beard monkey, porcupine, wild pole and civet cats etc.
After visit returning to kandy,
Total working around 08 km
morning leave about at 7.30 am.
Option - 3 :
Bible rock
Rice land / beautiful sceneries / Remote village
A popular destinations for the adventure-seeking traveler is the bible rock. also known as the batalegala mountain. in the midst of marvelous views of craggy, densely wooded hills. it is the prominent flat topped bible rock which acquired it's pious name thanks to dutiful local victorians on account of it's resemblance to a lectern. A 798 meters high rock offer a sheer face for those who seek to scale challenging surfaces. moreover, is an ecologically important area in the central hills.
After visit returning to kandy
Total working around 8 km
morning leave about at 8.30 am.
Option - 4 :
Alagalla rock
Vegetable cultivation / Beautiful sceneries
After breakfast ( 8.30 am ) proceed to alagalla rock, The alagalla rock is a steep mountain located near the ihala kotte railway stations, it makes the entrance of the rail way to be up country. a train tunnel has been bored 300 feet, through the solid rock of the alagalla the mountain offers a variety of summit. which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
After visit returning to kandy
Total working around 8 km.
morning leave about at 8.30 am.
Option - 5:
Ritigala
Architecture / Monastic ruins / CAVE'S
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to ritigala, This has been called as arittha pabbatha (the mountain of aritta) which can be translate as "dreadful rock" or "safty rock" or even riti trees growing upon it around 3 rd century B.C. aritta, who was the chef minister of king dewanampiyatissa who later was ordained as the fist sri lankan monk and become an arahath spend his monastic life at ritigala there are many monastic ruins of stones, terrace way a stone brige and remain of a giant stone banked pond build across a water strem.
Returning from ritigala to kandy visiting to see the dambulla cave's temple,Dambulla Cave's Temple
Dambulla cave temple also know as the golden temple of dambulla is a world heritage site declared by since 1991. King walagamba return to the throne at Anuradahapura kingdom in the 1 st centure B.C. he had a magnificent rock temple built at dambulla, in gratitude to the monk in dambulla , it is the largest and best preserved temple a most impressive place of sri lanka, the rock 160 m over the surrounding plains , more than 85 caves in the surrounding area. major attractions are spread over 5 cave's.
After visit returning to kandy,
Total working around 15 km.
morning leave about at 7.30 am.
Option - 6:
Pidurangala Rock
Ancient forest monastery / Beautiful scenerice / Opposite sigiriya
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to pidurangala rock, History of pidurangala flows beyond the 1 & 2 century from those days. but this place becomes a prominent buddhist monastery during the king kashyapa time ( 477 - 495 AD )
some believe that sigiriya also a buddhist monastery before the king kashyapa time once he decided to build his fortress in sigiriya. he requested the monk to move to pidurangala. and had contributed lot of the development of it. it is believed that the ' uppalawanna kashyapa giri viharaya ' which was constructed by king kashyapa was located in the pidurangala.
Returning from pidurandala to kandy visiting to see the dambulla cave'temple, Dambulla cave's Temple
Dambulla cave temple also know as the golden temple of dambulla is a world heritage site declared by since 1991. King walagamba return to the throne at Anuradahapura kingdom in the 1 st centure B.C. he had a magnificent rock temple built at dambulla, in gratitude to the monk in dambulla , it is the largest and best preserved temple a most impressive place of sri lanka, the rock 160 m over the surrounding plains , more than 85 caves in the surrounding area. major attractions are spread over 5 cave's.
After visit returning to kandy,
Total working around 10 km.
morning leave about at 7.30 am.