Tour i de tre gamle kongeriger | fra Colombo
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Denne tour giver dig mulighed for at besøge tre gamle kongeriger Sri Lanka, der ligger i den nordvestlige provins. Få at se det kongelige paladskompleks i Dambadeniya. Besøg den smukke klippefæstning Yapahuwa. Se den gamle by Panduwasnuwara med dens ruiner i en periode på over to årtusinder.
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Du starter din tur kl. 6:00, når du bliver hentet fra dit hotel i Colombo. Du tager to timer på at rejse til din første destination, Dambadeniya. Det anbefales, at du medbringer en pakket morgenmad til dig for at spise undervejs. Kongedømmet Dambadeniya var på sit højeste i midten af det trettende århundrede, især under kong Parakramabahu II. Han var en fredelig konge, der bragte singalesisk litteratur til nye højder med sine episke poetiske mesterværker ‘Kavisilumina’ og ‘Visuddi Marga Sannasa’. Du får se de for nylig udgravede rester af det gamle Tandtempel, hvor Tandrelikatet tidligere var huset, og ruinerne af det kongelige paladskompleks med dets haver, vægge og moats.
Drevet til din endelige destination, Panduwasnuwara, vil tage op til en og en halv time. Den gamle by var et af de første kongeriger i Sri Lanka, efter at have været hovedstad i det 5. århundrede f.Kr. Webstedet blev også brugt meget senere i 1100-tallet, hvilket resulterede i en blanding af ruiner fra forskellige perioder. Ruinerne er spredt over et område på næsten 12 ha. Nogle af de mest bemærkelsesværdige seværdigheder er det for nylig restaurerede monument, der var det to-etagers tidligere Tandtempel, ruinerne af det kongelige palads og det kunstige reservoir Panda Wewa, der betragtes som et af de tidligste kunstvandingssystemer, der nogensinde er lavet af mennesker. Du besøger også museet i Panduwasnuwara, der har mange arkæologiske fund fra udgravninger i området. Du tilbringer halvanden time i Panduwasnuwara. Du rejser kl. 17:00 og vender tilbage til dit hotel.
Du forlader til Yapahuwa kl. 9:00. Du kommer dertil kl. 10.30. Yapahuwa var hovedstaden i Sri Lanka lige efter Dambadeniya, da dravidierne invaderede. Festningen blev bygget på en gigantisk klippe i form af Sigiriya-klippefæstningen. Arkitekturen i denne fæstning er dog helt anderledes end Sigiriya med brede trapper, smukke stenskulpturer og meget detaljerede udskæringer på søjler. Festningen blev senere brugt som et kloster af buddhistiske munke. På dit besøg vil du være i stand til at klatre til fæstningen og se ruinerne af stupaen på klippetopet. Stupaen har nogle bemærkelsesværdige statuer og billeder fra Kandyan-æraen, som du kan gennemgå. Du tilbringer et par timer på Yapahuwa. Efter dette kan du bruge lidt tid på at spise frokost på en af de gode restauranter i området.
Yapahuwa var en af de flygtige hovedstæder i middelalderens Sri Lanka. Citadellet Yapahuwa, der ligger midt mellem Kurunagala og Anuradhapura, blev bygget op omkring en enorm granitklippe, der brat hæver sig næsten hundrede meter over det omkringliggende lavland. I 1272 overførte kong Bhuvenakabahu hovedstaden fra Polonnaruwa til Yapahuwa i lyset af dravidiske invasioner fra Sydindien og bragte den hellige tandrelikvie med sig. Efter kong Bhuvenakabahus død i 1284 invaderede Pandyanerne i Sydindien Sri Lanka endnu en gang, og det lykkedes at erobre Hellig Tandrelikvie. Efter dens erobring blev Yapahuwa stort set forladt og beboet af buddhistiske munke og religiøse asketer.
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This was perhaps the most underwhelming (and overpriced) excursion I've ever done through Viator. Two of the stops left me wondering what I even signed up for. The Yapahuwa stop was the only worthwhile stop. That was the only redeeming thing for me not being completely disappointed with this day trip.
A great tour. The ruins were very interesting, but the highlight was climbing up Yapahuwa Rock Fortress. Our driver Christopher was excellent.
Excellent tour showing lesser known historical sites. My guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. Tour company kept me updated on needed information. Would highly recommend
Very interesting tour to three cool sites with no tourists! The history is fascinating and the views are incredible. Two of the sites are amazing and the third also quite interesting although not as impressive. It's quite a lot of driving for one day but definitely worth it. The driver was great - sharing his views on the country and sites with us. Our only complaint is that the tour should advise you that you will have 2 local guides at the sites. Knowing this is important so you plan for appropriate tips to them in addition to the driver.
It was a great trip. the places are not so popular for tourists but they are really handsome. The driver follow us in everything we have done and was so kind with us. The tour was not like the other touristic tours that takes you in other places you don't want to go. Soo.. Highly Recommend.
Our driver is very knowledgeable about the history of Sri Lanka. He is a kind and experienced person.He was very friendly with us.He did everything according to our needs. He recommended us a very clean place to have breakfast and lunch. His guidance is excellent.. I would like to tell you to go check out this unknown masterpiece.. Yapahuwa is located in a mountainous area with rocks.. The view is amazing.. I thought it was Sigiriya.. Such a wonderful creation.
Yapahuwa is a great place where you can see the greatness of the advanced technology and creations of the past.. The mountain area with big stones is amazing.. It is as beautiful as Sigiriya.. The view is good.. Driver guidance and his knowledge were very important.. He really made our trip very successful.. A very important fun trip than expected.
I have been wanting to see the yapahuwa creation for some time.. I visited Sigiriya during my previous visit to Sri Lanka and missed it due to lack of time. Truly a masterpiece of the same class as Sigiriya. The arts and crafts developed in the history of Sri Lanka are amazing. The fact that my driver was also very knowledgeable helped me a lot. A must visit.
A trip to see the amazing arts and crafts of Sri Lanka. Yapahuwa is excellent. Black stone steps were created very beautifully.. The location is unimaginable. There is an impressive view.. It is quite a distance but it is an absolutely wonderful trip that can be done in a day. The driver and the vehicle were very good...a great trip that I would recommend
A tour of Yapahuwa and Dambadeniya offers a journey through Sri Lanka's ancient capitals. At Yapahuwa, explore the majestic rock fortress, known for its intricately carved stone staircase and views of the surrounding landscape. Dambadeniya, once a thriving royal city, features ruins of palaces, temples, and an ancient throne, reflecting the grandeur of its past. Both sites are steeped in history and culture, providing a fascinating glimpse into the island’s medieval era, with opportunities to discover sacred relics, stunning architecture, and picturesque surroundings.
