Fantasia tours, Sri Lanka

Temple paintings, Gangarama temple, Hikkaduwa

Location	HIKKADUWA
Thinkstodocategory	Sri Lankan Art
Title	Temple paintings, Gangarama temple, Hikkaduwa
Name	Temple paintings, Gangarama temple, Hikkaduwa
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<ul>Gangarama Maha Viharaya on the outskirts of Hikkaduwa is famous for its informative murals depicting the life of the Buddha. It is a lifetime work of one artist in the Kandyan era.

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Id	Itinerary Id	Duration Info	Accommodation Info	Location Id	Description	Meals Info	Hotel Id	Image	Created	Actions
374	35	DAY - 9 (Hikkaduwa)		39	<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel<br></li><li>Visit the village Meetiyagoda where the only place in Sri Lanka the gem called “moonstone”, is found. </li><li>You can see the narrow, deep shafts from which it is mined. The moonstones are mined here sold as unmounted stones or mounted with rings, earrings, and neckless that you can buy.</li><li>Then visit Ambalangoda to explore world-famous Sri Lankan Marks and their craftsmen.</li><li>They will explain to you how this ornamental facial decorative wear originated and the way they used in healing rites and rituals.</li><li>Then visit to meet “Rukada” performing group living in Ambalangoda</li><li>Sri Lankan form of marionette theatre and its puppets are called “Rukada”. Only a few groups living in Ambalangoda performs this theatre act now. You will be able to understand how these Rukadas are operated and stories behind those performances.</li><li>Afternoon relaxes at the Hikkaduwa beach.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	222	3.jpg	5/10/20, 1:36 AM	View Edit Delete
528	48	DAY - 1 (Airport – Kitulgala)		53	<ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 16 Days and transfer you to Kitulgala – approximately 2 and half hours drive.<br></li><li>Kelani River flows through the Kitulgala which makes it, the most famous destination for water-based adventure activities.</li><li>Check in to the hotel and relaxing few hours’ at the hotel.</li><li>Evening bird watching trail at Kitulgala – Kelani valley forest reserve. The trail starts by crossing the Kelani River and goes through the village where many endemic bird species can be seen.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Rafters Retreat Lodge, Kitulgala</li></ul>	Bed and Breakfast	211	3.jpg	5/21/20, 2:12 PM	View Edit Delete
561	50	DAY - 2 (Chilaw - Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Morning bird watching walk in Anawilundawa sanctuary</li><li>Late breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 2 hours drive</li><li>Afternoon safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. </li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The BackWaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	1.jpg	5/22/20, 12:46 AM	View Edit Delete