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Kandy - Mihintale Day Tour
1 day
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Stop At: Mihintale, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
The sacred forest mountain Missaka Pabbatha where King Devanampiya Tissa met Arhat Mahinda Thera and his companions is situated in Mihintale. Prior to that the Lord Gautama Buddha had visited this place on his Third visit which was called as Missaka Pabbatha then. Being one of the sixteen places (Solosmasthana) the Lord Buddha had visited in Sri Lanka, this is regarded as one of the most important sacred places by the Buddhists in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kantaka Chetiya (Stupa), Old Rd, Mihintale, Sri Lanka
Kantaka Cetiya is a circular stupa having a base circumference of about 425 feet. It has three stepped rims. It has four frontispieces in the four cardinal directions. The frontispiece is called Vaahalkada. All the Vaahalkadas are decorated with sculptures of dwarfs, animals, human, divine figures and floral motifs.
The Sinhalese archaeologists and historians say that King Suratissa have built this Stupa. The Pesavalalu and the frontispiece have been preserved to a great extent. There are ruins of the stupa which are 40 ft (12 m) in height. The monks would have resided in the caves close to the stupa. As this stupa was renovated by King Lajjitissa. There is no doubt that this belongs to the 1st century B.C.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mihintale Buddha Statue, Mihintale, Sri Lanka
To the side of the Ambasthala Dagoba is a flight of rock-carved steps leading to a large white Buddha statue
Duration: 45 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mihintale, Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
The sacred forest mountain Missaka Pabbatha where King Devanampiya Tissa met Arhat Mahinda Thera and his companions is situated in Mihintale. Prior to that the Lord Gautama Buddha had visited this place on his Third visit which was called as Missaka Pabbatha then. Being one of the sixteen places (Solosmasthana) the Lord Buddha had visited in Sri Lanka, this is regarded as one of the most important sacred places by the Buddhists in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kantaka Chetiya (Stupa), Old Rd, Mihintale, Sri Lanka
Kantaka Cetiya is a circular stupa having a base circumference of about 425 feet. It has three stepped rims. It has four frontispieces in the four cardinal directions. The frontispiece is called Vaahalkada. All the Vaahalkadas are decorated with sculptures of dwarfs, animals, human, divine figures and floral motifs.
The Sinhalese archaeologists and historians say that King Suratissa have built this Stupa. The Pesavalalu and the frontispiece have been preserved to a great extent. There are ruins of the stupa which are 40 ft (12 m) in height. The monks would have resided in the caves close to the stupa. As this stupa was renovated by King Lajjitissa. There is no doubt that this belongs to the 1st century B.C.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mihintale Buddha Statue, Mihintale, Sri Lanka
To the side of the Ambasthala Dagoba is a flight of rock-carved steps leading to a large white Buddha statue
Duration: 45 minutes
Included
- Air conditioned vehicle with fuel
- 24hrs customer care service
- one 500ml water bottle per person on tour
Not included
- Entry fees for the mentioned attractions and activities
- Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary
- Video and Camera permits at sights
- Meals or refreshments
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any other services not specified above
- Tips and Portages.
- Entry/Admission - Mihintale
- Entry/Admission - Kantaka Chetiya (Stupa)
- Entry/Admission - Mihintale Buddha Statue
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
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