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Heritage Tours - Option I - Explore cultural triangle (Year-round) |
<p>Sri Lanka was one of the few most advanced and developed nations in the pre-modern world. It was an important historical civilization in Asia. According to the documented history starting from the 3rd century, BC Anuradhapura was the first planned capital city of the country. Then by Polonnaruwa, Yapahuwa, Dambadeniya, Kurunegala, Gampola, Kotte, and finally Kandy. UNESCO sponsored a project to preserve historical, archaeological, and cultural sites in Sri Lanka in the 1980s. Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, and Kandy belong to the northcentral region of the country including that project. That project has called the “Cultural Triangle”. Later all these sites become UNESCO world heritage sites. Those locations are the cluster of Sri Lankan cultural attractions.</p><p>This tour programme has planned to give you a detailed understanding of the Cultural Triangle and the broad culture of Sri Lanka. If you are willing to travel in the months of July and August make sure to witness Kandy Esala Perahera one of the largest cultural shows in the world. It will start 10 days prior to the full moon poya day of the month of August. </p><p>Let’s enjoy the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka! </p><p><b>You can edit and change this itinerary online as per your interest and need. Options are available for upgrading your hotel, changing activities and requesting any special needs and want.</b></p><p><b>What you have to do is select hotels from the available hotels and note the changes on the form at the bottom and submit them.</b><br></p> |
<ul><li>Visit Anuradhapura – Dambulla - Polonnaruwa – Minneriya - Riverstone - Kandy</li><li>Experience the village life and the culture in 1800- 1850 in Anuradhapura region at Puranagama</li><li>Visit archaeological sites of Hattikuchchi ancient monastery, Resvehera, and Avukana Buddha statues and Mihintale.</li><li>Explore Anuradhapura, the 1st capital of ancient Sri Lanka </li><li>Visit Sigiriya rock fortress </li><li>Explore Dambulla cave temple</li><li>Cycling tour inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, World heritage site.</li><li>Elephants watching at Minneriya national park </li><li>Hot air ballooning in Dambulla.</li><li>Explore Sera Ella </li><li>Trekking to Riverston peak via Pitawala Pathana</li><li>Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekke temples</li><li>Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa in the secret city of Kandy</li></ul> |
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Heritage Tours - Option II - Explore Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Summer) |
<p>Sri Lanka is predominantly flourished with Theravada Buddhism. During the middle Anuradhapura period, Mahayana Buddhism was also developed in the country. “Bodhisattva” cult was highlighted in Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhisattvas are those who aspire to the attainment of Buddhahood and devote themselves to altruistic deeds, especially deeds that cause others to attain Enlightenment. There are different iconographic images of Bodhisattvas.</p><p>In this period most popular Bodhisattva in Sri Lanka was the “Avalokiteshvara”. He is the Bodhisattva of compassion. Avalokiteshvara also appears in different iconographic forms. When he carries a Lotus Flower in his hand called “Padmapani” form. He bears the Vajra symbol in his hand in the “Vajrapani” form. The wife of Avalokitesvara is “Tara”. Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva could be easily identified by the small Buddha adorning in his crown or headdress. <br></p><p>Within the Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition, Avalokitesvara is also identified as Natha Deviyo or Lokeshvara Natha (Natha), who lives in Tushita heaven and is destined to become the future Buddha “Maitreya”.<br></p><p>The adoption of Avalokiteshvara worship within the Sinhalese Buddhist tradition originated from the ruling Sinhalese monarchs. With the compassionate nature of Avalokiteshvara, he was perceived as the source of protection for the Sinhalese kingdoms of the past.<br></p><p>Several inscriptions mention, Avalokiteshvara has found from the Anuradhapura period and it is mentioned that King Mahasena and King Dhatusena had built Bodhisattva images. King Dappula I in the Anuradhapura period built a Maitreya Statue in Ruhuna with a height of 15 cubits. It is believed that the present Dambegoda Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Statue is the one built by King Dappula I.<br></p><p>In the Gampola period, King Bhuwanekabahu IV has built Maitreya and Natha statues at Lankatilaka Viharaya in Kandy. King Kirti Sri Rajasinghe had built a Maitreya image at the Ridi Viharaya, Kurunegala. There are Maitreya and Nātha images at the Dambulla Cave Temple. At the Kelaniya temple, a 5.4 m high stone statue of the Avalokiteshvara can be found.<br></p><p>The 8th-century Situlpahuva Avalokiteshvara is considered the earliest image of Avalokiteshvara found in Sri Lanka. The statue was discovered in Situlpahuva within the jungle of Yala National Park. Statues of Avalokitesvara, Maitreya, Manjushri, and Tara can be seen at Buduruwagala near Wellawaya. There is another statue at Weligama called Kushtharajagala Bodhisattva and another one in Muhudu Maha Viharaya at Pottuvil. The Veheragala Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva displayed at Colombo National Museum is considered the finest Bodhisattva image ever found in Sri Lanka. The Statue of Tara currently displayed in the British Museum found in Trincomalee is considered a masterpiece of Sri Lankan art. </p><p>Let’s explore the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva in Sri Lanka!</p><p><b>You can edit and change this itinerary online as per your interest and need. Options are available for upgrading your hotel, changing activities and requesting any special needs and want.</b></p><p><b>What you have to do is select hotels from the available hotels and note the changes on the form at the bottom and submit them.</b></p> |
<ul><li>Visit Kelaniya - Weligama – Mirissa – Yala – Arugambay – Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya – Dambulla – Minneriya – Anuradhapura - Negombo</li><li>Visit the old town of Galle and its Fortifications</li><li>Dolphins and Whales watching, Mirissa </li><li>Explore Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue at Kushtarajagala</li><li>Boat ride to explore Great Basses Reef, Little Basses Reef, Lighthouses. </li><li>Visit Situlpawwa monastery </li><li>Full-day wildlife safari at Yala national park </li><li>Explore Avalokiteshvara Bodhisatva Image at Dambegoda, and “Buduruwagala” rock carvings </li><li>Try surfing at Arugam Bay.</li><li>Explore Avalokiteshvara Bodhisatva statue at Muhudu Maha Viharaya </li><li>Cycling inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa</li><li>Morning hike to Pidurangala rock to witness the sunrise at the top.</li><li>Explore the ancient city of Sigiriya</li><li>Elephant watching, Kaudulla national park </li><li>Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura </li></ul> |
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Heritage Tours - Option III - Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour (Summer) |
<p>Sri Lanka’s rich culture has tapestry with its religious history. The main influencer is Theravada Buddhism that introduced to Sri Lanka in 343 BC. However, during the 7th and 8th centuries, AD Mahayana Buddhism has also developed in the country. In this period “Avalokiteshvara” Bodhisattva was most popular in Sri Lanka. Within the Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition, Avalokitesvara is also identified as Natha Deviyo or Lokeshvara Natha (Natha), who lives in Tushita heaven and is destined to become the future Buddha “Maitreya”. </p><p>This tour programme has planned to give you detailed knowledge about Sri Lankan Buddhist culture. That includes some of the disclosed lesser-known, but still captivating sites in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the tour also offers you the chance to understand more about local culture and traditions together with fascinating experiences in Sri Lankan nature.</p><p>Let’s enjoy a Buddhist pilgrimage tour!</p><p><b>You can edit and change this itinerary online as per your interest and need. Options are available for upgrading your hotel, changing activities and requesting any special needs and want.</b></p><p><b>What you have to do is select hotels from the available hotels and note the changes on the form at the bottom and submit them.</b><br></p> |
<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Negambo – Anuradhapura - Jaffna – Trincomalee-Polonnaruwa – Sigiriya – Dambulla - Mahiyanganaya – Kandy-Nuwara Eliya – Colombo</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Boat ride in Dutch Canal</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Yapahuwa rock fortress, Nillakgama Bodhigaraya, Avukana Buddha statue, and Sesseruwa Buddha statue.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura and Mihintale</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Tanthirimale ancient Buddhist monastery, Madu church, and Thirukketeeswaram Kovil Hindu temple.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Ferry boat ride to Nainativu Island </li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Keerimalai Pond, Nilavarai well and Kantarodai Buddhist </li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Explore Pulmoddai beach, Arisimale beach, Girihadu seya, Vatadage, Thiriyaya</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Boat ride to Pigeon Island marine national park</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Wheals and Dolphin watching in Trincomalee</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">City tour in Trincomalee </li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Seruwawila Mangala Maha Seya temple and Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya </li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Cycling inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Morning hike to Pidurangala rock to witness the sunrise at the top.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Explore the ancient city of Sigiriya.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Elephant watching, Minneriya national park.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Meet Vaddhs, the Sri Lanka Aborigines.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Experience the fishing, dining and relaxing in the canoe camp on a boat platform at the Sorabora Wewa (Reservoir)</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden and Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekke temples.</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa in the secret city of Kandy, a world heritage site</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Trekking Horton Plains national park</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Hike to Pidurutalagala rock</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Explore Devon falls and St. Clair's falls</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">White water rafting in Kitulgala </li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Visit Kelaniya temple</li></ul> |
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