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Polonnaruwa Ruins & Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco park Evening Safari<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Meet your driver at your hotel for explore Polonnaruwa Ruins city & Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco park Evening Safari Tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

8.30 Am – Hotel pickup (Depending on your Location this may earlier or later)
\n9.00 Am – Visit Polonnaruwa ancient city & Ruins (Ruins entry fee $25 is Not Include)<\/span><\/em>
\n12.30~1.15 Pm – Lunch
\n1.30 Pm – Leave to Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Safari Park
\n2.30 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> Visit Polonnaruwa Ruins city & Gal Viharaya<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Polonnaruwa ruins tour takes around 3~4 hours. Your driver will take you to see some of the monuments that are the finest examples of Historical Polonnaruwa Kingdom architecture. Some of the main attractions can include: <\/span><\/p>\n

Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu, Council chamber of King Parakramabahu, Kumara Royal bath pond, Siva Devale, Vatadage, Hetadage (Tooth relic temple), Atadage (Tooth relic temple), Statue of Bodhisatva, Shrine Room, Nissanka latha mandapa, Thuparama image house, Sathmahal Prasada, Gal potha inscription, Rankoth Vehera, Lanka Thilaka image house, Kiri vehera, The Gal Vihara or Uttararama & Thivanka image house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If time permit can visit Council chamber of King Nissankamalla, Tank Sorowwa, Biso kotuwa, The Statue of King or Sage, Pothgul vihara Library monastry, Monks hospital & Parakrama Lake<\/span>
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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><\/strong><\/span> Entrance Fee to ruins is not include for the price (Usd 25 per person) Tickets can buy on tour day.
\n><\/span><\/strong> Guide for ruins area not include ( Can arrange for for extra fee on tour day )<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu park Evening Safari<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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After visit ruins you will be drive to safari park for your 2.5 to 3 hour jeep safari tour of Minneriya National Park,<\/strong>\u00a0Kaudulla National Park or Hurulu National park <\/strong>(As per the Elephants season)<\/span><\/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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