From Colombo: Anuradhapura Day Tour
ID: GYG73960-103962
Kategori:
Ülke: Sri Lanka
Ülke: Sri Lanka
Süre: 14:00 saatler
Açıklama
Book this full-day Kandy Tour from Colombo to explore Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and ruins, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba, Jethawanaramaya Stupa, Abhayagiri Dagoba, Moonstone etc.
Following hotel pick-up by your driver and guide at 06:00 from the Colombo City area, you'll start for Anuradhapura. On arrival at Anuradhapura, your first stop will be the Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and ruins. Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins depicting the illustrious ancient Lankan civilization. There are several exciting locations one can visit. Namely, the majestic Ruwanweliseya Stupa, one of the most significant structures of the ancient world, Brazen Palace with its 1,600 stone columns showing the remnants of a multi-storied residence for monks, Isurumuniya rock carving of 'The Two Lovers', the twin ponds used by Buddhist monks as a bathing pool and Thuparama Dagoba, the oldest Dagoba in the country believed to enshrine the collarbone of the Buddha himself and several other dagobas.
Next, you'll head to explore Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. The Sacred Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura is reckoned as the oldest surviving historical tree in the world. It was brought to Sri Lanka by Theri Sangamitta, daughter of Emperor Asoka and was planted in the Mahameghavana Park in Anuradhapura in 249 BC by King Devanampiyatissa. Then start for Jethawanaramaya Stupa. The Jethawana stupa, the central ritual monument of the Jethawana monastery, had a diameter of 370 feet. Established in the 3rd century A.D., the monastery was the residence of 3,000 monks. Recent excavations confirm that the foundation of the stupa was 28 feet deep and rested on bedrock. This stupa, the tallest brick structure in the world, was built in keeping with engineering principles which are followed even today.
You'll explore Abhayagiri Dagoba. The Abhayagiri Dagoba is the second giant brick structure in the world after the Jetavana Dagoba. It was built by King Gajabahu (114-136 AD) and reached a height of 370 feet (115m). After lunch at a local restaurant at your own cost, proceed to Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana. Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moon-stone, is a unique feature of the Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. First seen in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura period, the sandakada pahana evolved through the Polonnaruwa, Gampola and Kandy periods. Later visit Mihintale. Mihintale hill is where King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura met Mahinda, a Buddhist monk and son of the Indian Buddhist Emperor, Ashoka. Mahinda asked the king a riddle, and when the king solved it, Mahinda deemed him a worthy disciple and converted him to Buddhism. There are religious monuments all over the hill and the ruins of a monastery and a hospital.
At approximately 20:00, you'll return to your hotel in Colombo, where the tour will end.
Following hotel pick-up by your driver and guide at 06:00 from the Colombo City area, you'll start for Anuradhapura. On arrival at Anuradhapura, your first stop will be the Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and ruins. Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins depicting the illustrious ancient Lankan civilization. There are several exciting locations one can visit. Namely, the majestic Ruwanweliseya Stupa, one of the most significant structures of the ancient world, Brazen Palace with its 1,600 stone columns showing the remnants of a multi-storied residence for monks, Isurumuniya rock carving of 'The Two Lovers', the twin ponds used by Buddhist monks as a bathing pool and Thuparama Dagoba, the oldest Dagoba in the country believed to enshrine the collarbone of the Buddha himself and several other dagobas.
Next, you'll head to explore Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. The Sacred Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura is reckoned as the oldest surviving historical tree in the world. It was brought to Sri Lanka by Theri Sangamitta, daughter of Emperor Asoka and was planted in the Mahameghavana Park in Anuradhapura in 249 BC by King Devanampiyatissa. Then start for Jethawanaramaya Stupa. The Jethawana stupa, the central ritual monument of the Jethawana monastery, had a diameter of 370 feet. Established in the 3rd century A.D., the monastery was the residence of 3,000 monks. Recent excavations confirm that the foundation of the stupa was 28 feet deep and rested on bedrock. This stupa, the tallest brick structure in the world, was built in keeping with engineering principles which are followed even today.
You'll explore Abhayagiri Dagoba. The Abhayagiri Dagoba is the second giant brick structure in the world after the Jetavana Dagoba. It was built by King Gajabahu (114-136 AD) and reached a height of 370 feet (115m). After lunch at a local restaurant at your own cost, proceed to Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana. Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moon-stone, is a unique feature of the Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. First seen in the latter stage of the Anuradhapura period, the sandakada pahana evolved through the Polonnaruwa, Gampola and Kandy periods. Later visit Mihintale. Mihintale hill is where King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura met Mahinda, a Buddhist monk and son of the Indian Buddhist Emperor, Ashoka. Mahinda asked the king a riddle, and when the king solved it, Mahinda deemed him a worthy disciple and converted him to Buddhism. There are religious monuments all over the hill and the ruins of a monastery and a hospital.
At approximately 20:00, you'll return to your hotel in Colombo, where the tour will end.
Öne Çıkanlar
- Admire Anuradhapura World Heritage Site and ruins and explore Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
- Discover Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba and visit Jethawanaramaya Stupa
- Explore Abhayagiri Dagoba and enjoy Moonstone or Sandakada pahana
Rehberlik dilleri
ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
The entrance fee to visit Anuradhapura is not included in the price of the tour
Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour
A maximum of 7 people are permitted per booking
Group discount is available for group sizes of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or more
Your hotel in Colombo city area. Remember that it is not possible to pick up from outside of Colombo city area hotel or from Colombo Airport area hotel.
Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour
A maximum of 7 people are permitted per booking
Group discount is available for group sizes of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or more
Your hotel in Colombo city area. Remember that it is not possible to pick up from outside of Colombo city area hotel or from Colombo Airport area hotel.
DAHİL
DAHİL DEĞİL
Ne zaman rezervasyon yapmalıyım?
Uygunluğu garanti altına almak için mümkün olan en kısa sürede rezervasyon yapın. Özellikle resmi tatiller veya hafta sonları gibi yoğun sezonda seyahat planlıyorsanız, erken rezervasyon düşünmeye değerdir.
İptaller
Bu geziyi, gezinin başlangıcından 48 saat öncesine kadar ücretsiz olarak iptal edebilirsiniz. 48 saatten sonra iptal ederseniz veya geziye katılmazsanız, etkinliğin tam fiyatı sizden tahsil edilecektir. Alım veya kalkışta geç kalmak, katılmamak olarak kabul edilecektir.