Stay : Sri Lanka, one week in the Cultural Triangle
The Cultural Triangle contains most of Sri Lanka's archaeological heritage. It is also one of the country's main tourist areas. Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa, which were the principal capitals of the ancient Sinhalese kingdoms, are the various summits.
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7 days
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Detail of the stay : Sri Lanka, one week in the Cultural Triangle - 7 days
Day 1: Towards the old kingdoms
Steps: Anuradhapura, Ritigala
Departure for the circuit of the old kingdoms, with a stop to Ritigala hermitages, punctuated by a chaussée chaussée in a jungle reserve where wild elephants abound. Arrival in Anuradhapura late in the day.
Day 2: Anuradhapura
Walk through the ruins of Anuradhapura, capital of the Rajarata kingdom from the 4th century BC to the 11th century AD, and monastic centre of Theravada Buddhism.
Day 3: Polonnaruwa
Steps: Polonnaruwa
Transfer to Polonnaruwa, the island's former religious and cultural capital in the 12th century for a full visit of the historic site, with its temples, monasteries and museum
Day 4: Towards Sigiriya
Steps: Anuradhapura, Sigiriya
Rest on the edges of the lake. In the evening, leave for Sigiriya to take the ascent of the citadel from dawn.
ANURADHAPURA CITADEL
Day 6: Et and Kandy
Direction Naturelle nature reserve in the morning to explore the wild elephants, then departure to Kandy. On the road, stop at Cave Cave Temple.
Day 7: Back to Colombo
Visit of the Dent and return to the capital.
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