Ritigala Ruins and Nature Reserve Tour

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Starts from Per Person

INR 3,705

Starting Point

Departure from your hotel

Ending point

Return to original departure point

Open Timings

8:00 am - 6:00 pm


Tour duration

2:00 Hrs

Departure Time

9:00 am

Category

Standard Activities


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Transfer type

Seat In Coach


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Address

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Highlights

  • 2-hour long guided tour of Ritigala Ruins and Nature Reserve
  • See an ancient Buddhist monastery and mountain in Sri Lanka
  • Enjoy a mesmerizing hike to this beautiful mountain range
  • See a tremendous ancient man-made reservoir
  • Plenty of photo opportunities! Click amazing pictures to cherish a memory of a lifetime

OVERVIEW

Ritigala is a mountain range situated in Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve. It contains 4 peaks and the highest of them is Ritigala Kanda. Enjoy a mesmerizing hike to this beautiful mountain range and explore the ruins of Ritigala monastery, located on the eastern side of the mountain at the foot of the gorge. The monastery ruins dated back to the 1st century BC.

DESCRIPTION

If you are the person who loves to explore the path less taken than Ritigala mountain range is just perfect for you. Embark on a thrilling hike, which passes through the beautiful villages, gravel and dirt roads. As you reach the top of the mountain, you will find around 70 caves splattered over the slopes of the Ritigala Mountain. Ruin’s of Ritigala Monastery covers an area of 24 hectares. You can see a huge ancient man-made reservoir. The construction of the reservoir is credited to King Pandukabhaya. There are many other monastic ruins of stones, terrace ways, circular terraces and a stone bridge.

Itinerary Plan

Day:1
Ritigala Ruins and Nature Reserve

With the private transfer in an AC car, leave your hotel at around 9:00 am, to feel the charm and special view of the place. We offer the proper pick-up and drop-off facility up to your scheduled destination. Ritigala Ruins and Nature Reserve has admirable surroundings. Your visit at this place will give you an opportunity to see ancient Buddhist monastery. At this tour, you will enjoy thrilling hike to the beautiful mountain range. Here you see a huge ancient man-made reservoir. You can capture the memorable moments. After around 2 hour tour, we get to our initial point. Have a nice time!


Inclusions

  • Certified English speaking local guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transfer
  • All parking, tolls, fuel, interstate taxes, and driver allowances

Exclusions

  • Tips and personal expenses

Important to know

  • Instant package confirmation at time of booking
  • This package does not qualify for any refund policy
  • You will need to present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity