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Activity Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Trekking Dimbulagala Mountain

5.0 (one review) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Trekking Dimbulagala Mountain

About this activity

The Trekking beginning from the Namal Pokuna Rajamahaviharaya. Namal Pokuna Rajamahaviharaya Located East side of the Polonnaruwa City. It is 15 Km away from the Polonnaruwa Sacred City.

After 20 Minute walk, in the Fist Part of the Trekking, you will see the Ancient Monument Standing Along in Side the Forest. This is Namal Pokuna Monastry Complex that Belong to 3rd Century BC. This complex Include a Ancient Gard stone, Moonstone, Stupa, Bodigara, Poyage and Dammasaba Mandapa.

There is a Pond very next to this Complex. This Pond is the Namal Pokuna Pond. According to the Chronicles the Water of this Pond was used for the Consumption of the Monks of the Monastery Complex

The next Areas are Blue Water Pond Area and Meditative Cave Area.

From here You have to walk trough the Forest.

After You arrive to the top Part of the Mountain You will see more ponds, Meditative Caves and Beautiful Views.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Trekking Polonnaruwa

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Youth (18–24 years) · Adults (25–54 years) · Seniors (55–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: English guide

Itinerary

After Embraced Buddhism in Sri Lanka in 3rd Century BC, Buddhist Monastery Spread all over the Country. Result of that Dimbulagala Monastery Complex also Developed. In this Monastery Complex had 500 Natural Caves that Shaded to the Meditative Monks. The Trekking beginning from the Namal Pokuna Rajamahaviharaya. Namal Pokuna Rajamahaviharaya Located East side of the Polonnaruwa City. It is 15 Km away from the Polonnaruwa Sacred City. After 20 Minute walk, in the Fist Part of the Trekking, you will see the Ancient Monument Standing Along in Side the Forest. This is Namal Pokuna Monastry Complex that Belong to 3rd Century BC. This complex Include a Ancient Gard stone, Moonstone, Stupa, Bodigara, Poyage and Dammasaba Mandapa. There is a Pond very next to this Complex. This Pond is the Namal Pokuna Pond. According to the Chronicles the Water of this Pond was used for the Consumption of the Monks of the Monastery Complex The next Areas are Blue Water Pond Area and Meditative Cave Area. From here You have to walk trough the Forest. After You arrive to the top Part of the Mountain You will see more ponds, Meditative Caves and Beautiful Views.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Dimbulagala Monastery

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • In front of buddha statue , Near to the Polonnaruwa Archeological Museum

End point

  • In front of buddha statue , Near to the Polonnaruwa Archeological Museum

Pickup points

  • Monarch Residence
  • Nature Resort Polonnaruwa
  • Hotel Lake Park
  • The Residence Hotel Polonnaruwa
  • Heritage Villa Polonnaruwa
  • Iluk sewana home stay
  • Giritale Hotel
  • Hotel Anaulundawa
  • The Lake Panorama Holiday Villa
  • Deer Park Hotel
  • Cannel View Holiday Resort
  • The Anchorage Resort

and 20 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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