Countryside Temple Trail by Tuk-Tuk

Countryside Temple Trail by Tuk-Tuk

Going through some beautiful narrow roads passing paddy fields to enjoy some historical temples will be one of the greatest experiences that you will do whilst spending your busy time in the Colombo city. This temple trail covers a nice rock temple of Korathota, Hindu temple of Nawagamuwa & Rankaduwa that show the mix of Buddhist and Hindu beliefs and traditions in one place, the Kelaniya Temple which is one of the most important temples in Sri Lanka that the Lord Buddha has visited. Enjoy a Sri Lankan Lunch at a Restaurant with some refreshments and water during this TukTuk trail.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Korathota Rajamaha Viharaya කොරතොට රජමහා විහාරය, B174, 10640, Sri Lanka

this temple was started in year 01 AD. This temple has two important historical inscriptions, which says this temple was offer to Maha Sanga by a daughter of Mahachula Mahatissa. Second one says one cave offered to Maha Sanga by a provincial leader call Sumana.


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya and Temple - නවගමුව පත්තිනි දේවාලය හා විහාරය, Sri Lanka

Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya is an Archaeological Protected Monuments in Colombo for its importance in historical, architectural and anthropological facets. According to popular legends the early establishment of Devalaya goes back to 1st century AD.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Sri Lanka

Buddhists believe the temple to have been hallowed during the third and final visit of the Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, eight years after gaining enlightenment. Its history would thus go back to before 500 BCE. The Mahawansa records that the original Stupa at Kelaniya enshrined a gem-studded throne on which the Buddha sat and preached.

Duration: 30 minutes