Tour di un giorno da Dambulla a Sigiriya e Polonnaruwa

In breve

Tour di un giorno da Dambulla a Sigiriya e Polonnaruwa è un'esperienza 9 h privata a Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, organizzata da Dambulla Tuk Tuk Saman Travels. I viaggiatori le assegnano 4,9 su 5 in 15 recensioni su Viator e Tripadvisor. I prezzi partono da 81,98 € a persona ed è disponibile la cancellazione gratuita. Incluso: tuk tuk driving lesson.

In sintesi

Durata

9 h

Gruppo

Tour privato — solo il tuo gruppo

Prelievo

Ritrovo al punto di partenza

Conferma

Conferma immediata

Viaggiatori

1–15 per prenotazione

Età

Viaggiatore 0–120

Cancellazione

Cancellazione gratuita (vedi termini)

Opzioni e disponibilità

• Day Tour from dambulla to Sigiriya & Polonnaruwa

  da 81,98 €

  Giorni:

  Tutti i giorni

  Orari di partenza:

  04:30

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Orari e prezzi provengono dal calendario aggiornato dell’operatore e vengono confermati al momento della prenotazione.

Panoramica

Itinerario

1. Tappa 1 · 2 h

   Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka.
   
   Sigiriya Citadel Rock
   Sigiriya Citadel Rock
   
   The palace is located in the heart of the island between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above the sea level.
   
   Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano, is 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles.
   
   Its view astonishes the visitors with the unique harmony between the nature and human imagination. The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains.
   
   The surrounding territories of Sigiriya were inhibited for several thousand years.
   
   Since 3th century BC the rocky plateau of Sigiriya served as a monastery. In the second half of the 5th century king Kasyapa decided to construct a royal residence here.After his death Sigiriya again became a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century, when it was abandoned.
   
   Sigiriya Lion Claws
   Sigiriya Lion Claws
   
   The main entrance is located in the northern side of the rock.
   It was designed in the form of a huge stone lion, whose feet have survived up to today but the upper parts of the body were destroyed.
   Thanks to this lion the palace was named Sigiriya. The term Sigiriya originates from the word Sihagri, i.e. Lion Rock. Sigiriya
   
   Sigiriya Fresco
   Sweeping Stroke Paintings
   
   The western wall of Sigiriya was almost entirely covered by frescoes, created during the reign of Kasyapa. Eighteen frescoes have survived to this day
   
   The frescoes are depicting nude females and are considered to be either the portraits of Kasyapa’s wives and concubines or priestess performing religious rituals.
   
   Despite the unknown identity of the females depicted in the frescoes, these unique ancient paintings are celebrating female beauty and have incredible historical significance.
   
   Sigiriya Mirror Wall
   Sigiriya Mirror Wall
   
   One of the most striking features of Sigiriya is its Mirror wall.
   In the old days it was polished so thoroughly that the king could see his reflection in it.
   
   The Mirror wall is painted with inscriptions and poems written by the visitors of Sigiriya.
   
   The most ancient inscriptions are dated from the 8th century.
   
   These inscriptions are proving that Sigiriya was a tourist destination more than a thousand years ago. Today, painting on the wall is strictly prohibited.

2. Tappa 2 · 3 h

   Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 1993. It comprises, besides the Brahmanic monuments built by the Cholas, the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden-city created by Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.
   
   Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious centre. The glories of that age can be found in the archaeological treasures that still give a pretty good idea of how the city looked in its heyday. You'll find the archaeological park a delight to explore, with hundreds of ancient structures – tombs and temples, statues and stupas – in a compact core. The Quadrangle alone is worth the trip.

Punto d'incontro

Punto di arrivo

Valutazioni dei viaggiatori

Buono a sapersi

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• please wear clothers to cover your knees and shoulders when visitingn temple

Termini di cancellazione

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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