{"id":24258,"date":"2023-12-15T15:27:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T09:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minneriyasafari.com\/?post_type=product&p=24258"},"modified":"2023-12-15T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T11:38:12","slug":"ritigala-ruins-hiriwadunna-village-and-safari","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/minneriyasafari.com\/product\/ritigala-ruins-hiriwadunna-village-and-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"Ritigala Ruins, Village tour and Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"

Private Day Tour:<\/span> Ruins of Ritigala monastry, Hiriwadunna village tour and Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco park Evening Safari<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

This all-day tour gives a perfect fusion of natural beauty, cultural heritage, history, and wildlife. Meet your driver at your accommodation and drive to Ritigala, the enigmatic ruins of an old mountain monastery. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fully experience the environment and customs of the authentic Sri Lankan village of Hiriwadunna with local buffet lunch. After, take an evening safari tour to Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Park to witness elephants, animals, and birds in their native habitats.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brief Tour Schedule:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

8.00 Am – Hotel pick (Depending on your Location this may earlier or later)
\n9.00 Am – Visit ruins ritigala mountain monastry\u00a0 (Ruins entry fee is included)<\/span><\/em>
\n12.00 Pm – Join Hiriwadunna village tour with lunch
\n2.30 Pm – Leave to Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Safari Park
\n3.00 Pm – Start Safari tour (Park entry fee is Included)<\/em>
\n5.30 Pm – Finish Safari Tour
\n6.00~6.30 Pm – Back to Hotel<\/span><\/p>\n

1)<\/span> Discover the fascinating ruins\u00a0of the historic Ritigala mountain monastery.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Explore the 1 BC monastery ruins by travelling through a dense jungle that is home to bears, leopards, and wild elephants. Feel like Indiana Jones.<\/p>\n

Monastery of Ritigala Forest is The largest hill in Sri Lanka’s northern half is not far from Habarana. On the east side of the range is one of the most mysterious excavated complexes. The so-called meditation platforms, also known as double platforms, are a peculiar kind of building that is only found in Sri Lanka. Previously, the largest monastery of the Pansukulikas Buddhist fraternity, whose goal was to live a more austere and solitary life than other Buddhist monks, was located at this location.<\/p>\n

Duration:<\/strong> 2 hours<\/p>\n

Additional Info <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

><\/strong><\/span> Valid ‘passport is required<\/strong>‘ on the day of travel
\n><\/strong><\/span> A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. <\/span>No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
\n><\/span><\/strong> Guide for ruins area not include ( Can arrange for for extra fee on tour day )<\/span><\/p>\n

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2) Hiriwadunna village tour with lunch<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the nature and culture of a genuine Sri Lankan village during this 2.5-hour tour. Your driver will take you to the lovely farmland of Hiriwadunna Village in Habarana City. Tour start with a Bullock cart ride near to the village pond & at there you will experience a boat ride to the next side of the rural village. After short walk within the paddy fields & vegetable cultivation you can reach village house. At the village house you can relax & taste a delicious Sri Lankan Lunch. Then take a Tuk Tuk ride to tour start point.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3) Hurulu park, Minneriya or Kaudulla National park Safari<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

afterwards, your evening safari will take place in either Hurula Eco Park, Kaudulla National Park, or Minneriya, depending on where the greatest number of elephants are visible on the day of your trip. A 2.5\u20133 hour safari is expected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience \u201cThe Gathering\u201d, a name given to the elephants that assemble on the banks of the Minneriya \/ Kaudulla Tank during the dry season. According to wildlife authorities, the Minneriya & Kaudulla gathering is the World largest grouping of wild Asian elephants at any given time<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

View the famous elephants as they graze on the grasses growing on the tank bed. Perhaps you\u2019ll spot any of the park\u2019s diverse wildlife, including deer, wild buffalo, grey langers, purple-faced leaf monkeys and assorted birds.<\/span><\/p>\n

When your tour is complete, your vehicle will return you to your hotel or\u00a0original departure point.<\/span><\/p>\n

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