Colombo Trip Overview
Explore three most popular cultural highlights of Sri Lanka within a day incluyding the UNESCO Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple and the Jathika Namal Uyana. Climb Sigiriya rock fortress to learn about the ancient marvels of King Kashyapa. Explore the Golden Temple of Dambulla which is a World Heritage Site. Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka’s most important and evocative religious art. Discover the largest Ironwood forest in Asia ” Jathika Namal Uyana” which is a 260 acre forest of Ironwood Trees, making it one of the more unique forests in Sri Lanka. The Pink Quartz Mountain being another highlighting feature of the forest proves to be the largest type of mountain in the whole of Asia.
• Explore 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Hassle free transportation included
• Discover the largest Ironwood forest in Asia
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Explore three most popular cultural highlights of Sri Lanka within a day incluyding the UNESCO Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Temple and the Jathika Namal Uyana. Climb Sigiriya rock fortress to learn about the ancient marvels of King Kashyapa. Explore the Golden Temple of Dambulla which is a World Heritage Site. Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings, some of Sri Lanka’s most important and evocative religious art. Discover the largest Ironwood forest in Asia ” Jathika Namal Uyana” which is a 260 acre forest of Ironwood Trees, making it one of the more unique forests in Sri Lanka. The Pink Quartz Mountain being another highlighting feature of the forest proves to be the largest type of mountain in the whole of Asia.
• Explore 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Hassle free transportation included
• Discover the largest Ironwood forest in Asia
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jathika Namal Uyana | ජාතික නාමල් උයන, Madatugama – Pubbogama – Andiyagala Rd, Sri Lanka
One of the more intriguing attractions of the Cultural Triangle, the Jathika Namal Uyana or ‘The National Ironwood Forest’ is considered to be the largest Ironwood forest in Asia and a hotspot for various endemic fauna and flora to thrive in, including special herbal plants. Coupled with the rather, out of place Pink Quartz Mountain, the National Heritage site is a haven for the nature lover and the adventure seeker. Another highlighting feature is the Pink Quartz Mountain that possesses a history of more than 550 million years and has become a stomping ground for the adventure traveller, as it boasts of stunning views of the distant mountain ranges and valleys in the Cultural Triangle.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, this cave temple is built within five caves under a vast overhanging rock. There are over 80 documented caves in the surrounding area and there is evidence to suggest that prehistoric Sri Lankans may have lived in these caves over 2,700 years ago before Buddhism was established in Sri Lanka. The rock plateau stands about 160 meters above its surrounding landscape offering spectacular views from the temple complex. It is believed that King Valagamba of Anuradhapura took refuge in the Dambulla caves when South Indian invaders took over the Capital city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
One of Sri Lanka’s most iconic historical monuments, Sigiriya is an ancient palace and fortress built on a rocky plateau 370 meters above sea level. This magnificent complex includes remnants of a palace on the top of the rock plateau surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast landscaped gardens, ponds, canals, alley ways and fountains. Thought to have been built by King Kashyapa during 477 – 495 A.D as a fortress and royal residence, Sigiriya was used as a Buddhist monastery after his passing.
Duration: 3 hours
