Polonnaruwa -Minneriya – Digana by surface [±140 Kms. ± 3 Hrs]
Today, travel by road to Digana, enroute visit M ineriya National Park: Located between Habarana and Polonnaruwa, the 8,890 hectares of Minneriya National Park features the ancient Minneriya Tank. Constructed in an evergreen forest where sambar deer, leopards, and elephants roam, this tank was built in 3rdcentury AD by King Mahasena. During the dry season (June to September), this is an incredible place to observe the elephants and flocks of birds, such as cormorants and painted storks.
After the safari, you will be transferred to the Tamarind Gardens Ecolodge in Digana. This 10-acre property promotes a small domestic farm with mixed livestock as well as vegetable and fruit gardens. All meals are prepared with locally sourced produce and guests are invited to participate in the preparation of meals. Visit the home of the lady who runs the Incense making cottage industry for a ‘hands on’ experience of incense making. (payable directly) After lunch you may take a Catamaran ride with a fisherman. (payable directly) Enjoy an evening at leisure or if you wish to help the villagers out look at how you can best help them with the issues they face with the water resource and stay over in Digana .