Yapahuwa Ancient Kingdom from Dambulla

Yapahuwa Ancient Kingdom from Dambulla

Next available dates
Fri
27 Feb
Sat
28 Feb
Sun
1 Mar
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Duration: 10 hours
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Free cancellation
Pickup included

From

MYR 400.85

Highlights

This memorable tour takes you to see some of the historic highlights of Sri Lanka. See the ancient rock fortress from the kingdom of Yapahuwa. View the remote but beautiful ruins of Sasseruwa with its giant unfinished standing buddha statue. Visit the famous perfectly sculpted Aukana Buddha Statue. Get to know more about historical Sri Lanka with this tour.

Itinerary

  • Dambulla(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Dambulla, located in central Sri Lanka, is renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dambulla Cave Temple Complex. Carved into a massive granite rock, these ancient caves house over 150 stunning Buddha statues and vibrant frescoes dating back to the 1st century BCE. Serving as a spiritual sanctuary for over two millennia, Dambulla's caves offer visitors a glimpse into the island's rich cultural and religious history, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking enlightenment and cultural immersion.
  • Yapahuwa Rock Fortress

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Located in Kurunegala, belonging to the North Western Province of Sri Lanka, the Yapahuwa ancient fortress rises to a height of 90 m above the surrounding plains. Built by King Buwanekabahu the First, as the capital of Sri Lanka in 1301, today, the Royal residence, the Temple of Tooth Relic, the battle defenses are in ruins. 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.
  • Reswehera (Sesseruwa) Rajamaha Viharaya | රැස්වෙහෙර (සැස්සේරුව) රජ මහා විහාරය

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Rasvehera statue bears similar profiles to the Aukana Buddha statue. But there is a world of difference between the structures of these two Buddha statues. The Aukana Buddha statue is taller and stands 46 feet in height. while Sasseruwa is 36 feet in height. This Rasvehera statue is carved into a rectangular frame in the rock boulder without the head decoration; The Siraspatha but portrays dots for the hair. Aukana statue stands on an exquisite lotus symbol and the Rasvehera statue stands on a plain rectangular stone pedestal. The symbolic Mudras (gestures) depicted here differ from each other. In comparing all visual purposes, from the sculptured features on the Rasvehera Buddha statue it comes into view that it had been an unfinished state of sculpturing for reasons known only to this great unknown sculptor.
  • Avukana Buddha Statue

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Aukana Buddha Statue in Asisa Mudra or the “posture of blessing” is carved out of a rock boulder. The statue is carved in the round connected to the back to the rock boulder. The delicate and skillful carving of the Buddha’s robe humanizes and chastely reveals the underlying form of his body, while the face’s impassive expression projects an aura of spiritual supremacy. It is said that the degree of alignment of the statue is such that raindrop on the nose would drop straight down to small depression carved between the toes. Aukana Buddha Statue is a masterpiece of a colossal Buddha Statue by an unknown sculptor: the serene expression of the statue, the gracefully carved robe with neat pleats brings in delicateness that could hardly be moulded into a rock. The impassive expression of the face reflects the supreme spirituality.

What's included

INCLUDED

Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
2 x 500 ml Water Bottle Per Person.

NOT INCLUDED

Meals where not specified.
Gratuities
Expences of Personal Nature.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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

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