3 Ancient Kingdoms from Colombo
This tour allows you to visit three ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka, located in the Northwestern Province. Get to see the royal palace complex of Dambadeniya. Visit the beautiful rock fortress of Yapahuwa. See the old city of Panduwasnuwara with its ruins spanning a period of over two millennia.
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ColomboPass-by Only
Colombo, the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, is a melting pot of cultures and influences. Its bustling streets are lined with colonial-era buildings, modern skyscrapers, and bustling markets. The city's rich history, diverse cuisine, and warm hospitality make it a captivating destination for travelers from around the world.
Dambadeniya Ancient Kingdom Museum
The kingdom of Dambadeniya was at its peak during the mid-thirteenth century, especially during the reign of King Parakramabahu II. He was a peaceful king who brought Sinhalese literature to new heights with his epic poetic masterpieces ‘Kavisilumina’ and ‘Visuddi Marga Sannasa’. You will get to see the recently excavated remains of the old Temple of the Tooth, where the Tooth Relic was housed previously, and the ruins of the royal palace complex with its gardens, walls and moats.
Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
A royal residence in 13th century Yapahuwa was able to preserve some interesting remains. While many traces of other ancient defenses are still seen, an ornamental stairway remains as the main piece. The ruined walls of Yapahuwa form a rough semicircle. The ends join the foot of the high steepsided rocky granite outcrop. The outer fortification, an earthen rampart which extends to about a mile is about 20 feet in height. Over the rampart are the ruins of a brick wall that was erected to protect the interiors. Around the rampart was a moat. Access to the fortress was by means of the three gates that were connected to three causeways. Within this rampart was an inner fortification: a stone wall, 12 feet in height and about 500 yards long with a moat outside it and with two gates. The homes of the ordinary people would have been between the outer and inner walls while the king’s palace, administrative buildings and of course the Temple of the Tooth was within the inner wall.
Inclusions
- Water bottle (per-person).
- Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Colombo.
- Entrance ticket to the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress.
- Transport throughout the tour with an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Food and drinks.
- Expenses of personal nature.
- Entre fee that not mention
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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