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While
staying at Eth Mansala it is possible to visit most of Sri Lanka's historic monuments such as Sigiriya Rock, Minneriya National Park both just a 15 minute drive away from the bungalow.
The most famous Rock Temple in Dambulla is a 20 minute drive and
Ritigala which is an amazing mountain with varying climatic zones is also a 25 minute drive away from Eth
Mansala.
As well, day trips could be arranged to Polonnaruwa which is 40 minutes away
from the bungalow. Also a 80 minute drive will take you to Trincomalee which will give you the advantage of
making your holiday more memorable.
Sigiriya Rock
Sigiriya or the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world.
This impregnable rock fortress was built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century AD.
This legendary place in the
sky rises a majestic 600 feet above the surrounding jungle. Equipped with a
sophisticated water system, a gallery of paintings, pavilions and courtyards at
its summit and landscaped with pleasure gardens at ground level, this ancient
wonder was designed to cater to everyday life of royalty in the illustrious
past.
Visitors are highly attracted to this place for its historical value and for the adventurous rock
climbing opportunity that uplift the spirit for reaching the skies while your
feet are still on solid ground...
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Minneriya National Park
Minneriya National Park is Sri Lanka's one of the most prime and famous place for eco
tourism.
Spread over 8890 hectares,
this wildlife park consists of both evergreen woodland and grassy scrub areas. A
variety of different animal species are ruling this beautiful terrain namely
elephants, leopards, deers on the land whilst birds - the island's avian
denizens ruling the the skies all over them. Yet the intense aspect of the
Minneriya Park is the Minneriya Tank built by the King Mahasena in the 3rd
century AD.
If you are a wildlife lover
and ready for an adventures safari in a deep jungle with your binoculars to
zoom-in, Minneriya is yet another ideal place for you to lay your footprints and
take only the beautiful wild memories back home...
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Rock Temple in Dambulla
Dambulla is Sri Lanka's one of finest cave temples, created by king Walagambahu during 104 - 76 B.C.
This is composed with 5
large cavern shrine rooms decorated with mural paintings of scenes from Lord
Buddha's life. Moreover various sitting and standing statues of Lord Buddha and
various Hindu gods also can be seen inside the shrine rooms. The first 3 shrine rooms are named as 'Devaraja Lena', 'Maharaja Lena' and 'Maha Aluth
Viharaya'. Apart from these, a small Vishnu Devale also can be seen which
attracts many worshipers.
The climbing way to the Rock
Temple is also interesting as hundreds of monkeys can be seen in the
jungle around, in flocks and families. You will be highly delighted to see them
coming behind you for food especially for delicious watermelon with what they
are usually fed by most visitors. And at the same time the climbing opportunity
at this Rock temple will definitely get you religion for what you experience
during your visit...
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Ritigala
Ritigala - kande or the Ritigala Mountain is yet another place with historical and cultural value that
is rich with an amazing varying climate zone.
This mountain is about 2514 feet in height. This place is known as an archaeological site enrich with ruins
of various Buddhist Dagabas, meditation platforms and walkways that are in
perfect harmony with the huge boulders, noble trees, and streams of the sylvan
environment.
This mountain is famous for the legendary stories associated with it such as the Ramayana which is an Indian
epic poem.
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Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is considered to be Sri Lanka's medieval capital, and was established in the 11th century A.D.
This renowned place comprises monumental ruins of the marvelous garden-city created by the king Parakramabahu-I in the 12th century. In the center of the Polonnaruwa capital
complex, rests the Royal Palace. Monuments of Buddhist temples also can be
sighted in several places of the city. Beside these, Brahmanic monuments
built by the Cholas also can be seen in some places. The most astonishing
feature of this ancient city is the vast Parakrama Samudra - a huge water tank
built by king Parakramabahu which explains the advanced engineering techniques
exercised by the engineers during the 12th century A.D.
With all these surprises,
your visit to Polonnaruwa is in no doubt to make you please and amaze about one
of the most marvelous eras of Sri Lanka's Legend and History...
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