Date: 09, 10 & 11 April 2013
Locations : Yala National Park, Kiri Vehera Temple, Buduruwagala Rock Temple & Kataragama Maha Devale
Day 01
Route: Colombo
– Nugegoda – Maharagama – Rathnapura – Koslanda – Wellawaya – Buththla -
Hadapanagala
This
time I went on a trip with some of my office mates. We were stayed at a Chalet (Eco) called ‘Diyakiriththa’ in Handapanagala area. On our first day we didn’t
visit much places. Our main target is to go Yala National Park early in the morning
on following day. Our plan is to spend a half
a day Safari tour. I am not going to write down so many details. I thought of
sharing more photos with you all. This was the first time I visited a National
Park & saw so many wild animals. It was awesome !!! ツ
Day 02
Route: Hadapanagala - Katharagama - Thissamaharama - Yala (Via Buththala Katharagama Road)
Yala National Park
Yala National Park is the most
visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park consists of
five blocks, two of which are now open to the public, and also adjoining parks.
The blocks have individual names such as, Ruhuna National Park (block 1) and
Kumana National Park or 'Yala East' for the adjoining area. It is situated in
the southeast region of the country, and lies in Southern Province and Uva
Province.
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yala_National_Park
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Day 03
On our way back to home we have vested
Buduruwagala Rock Temple, Kiri vehera Temple & Kataragama Maha Devale
Bururuwagala Rock temple
Buduruwagala
is an ancient buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues
and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the
10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original
stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly
painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to
be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left
of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture,
which is thought to be his consort-Tara.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buduruvagala
Kiri Vehera Temple
Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa built
by King Mahasena and situated in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. It is 95 ft. in height
with a circumference of 280 ft. This structure probably dates back to the 3rd
century BC.
Kataragama Maha Devale
Kataragamam
temple) in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, is a Hindu and Buddhist temple complex
dedicated to Skanda-Murukan also known as Kataragama deviyo. It is one of the
few religious sites in Sri Lanka that is venerated by the majority Sinhala
Buddhists, minority Hindu Tamils, Muslims and the Vedda people. It is a
collection of modest shrines, of which the one dedicated to Skanda-Murukan,
also known as Kataragama deviyo, is the most important. For most of the past millennia,
it was a jungle shrine very difficult to access; today it is accessible by an
all-weather road.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kataragama_temple
Diyakiriththa Chalet
Diyakiriththa
Chalet is ideally situated at Pelwatte, Handapanagala
250Kms from Colombo at a 40 minute drive distance to Katharagama and
Yala-Udawalawa parks. A completely eco-friendly environment, spacious, secure,
jungle resort bordering the Menik Ganga (river frontage) with many attractions.
We had a great trip & we really enjoyed it !!!
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