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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple are two of Sri Lanka’s top sights and on this spectacular day tour from Negombo, you’ll be able to visit both of these within a day! There are absolutely no issues travelling to Sigiriya and Dambulla all year round. See the Dambulla cave temple complex and marvel at its centuries old paintings and murals. The origin of Sigiriya runs back to thousands of years as it served as a Royal Palace to one of the ancient Kings in Sri Lanka. All entrance fees included in the tour.
• Enjoy a convenient pick-up service from your hotel in Negombo
• Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Check out two of the six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
• Learn how this ancient rock fortress was built by King Kashyapa to be the capital and house the royal palace
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple are two of Sri Lanka’s top sights and on this spectacular day tour from Negombo, you’ll be able to visit both of these within a day! There are absolutely no issues travelling to Sigiriya and Dambulla all year round. See the Dambulla cave temple complex and marvel at its centuries old paintings and murals. The origin of Sigiriya runs back to thousands of years as it served as a Royal Palace to one of the ancient Kings in Sri Lanka. All entrance fees included in the tour.
• Enjoy a convenient pick-up service from your hotel in Negombo
• Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Check out two of the six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
• Learn how this ancient rock fortress was built by King Kashyapa to be the capital and house the royal palace
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Dating back to the 1st century BC, the cave temple at Dambulla is one of the most impressive in Asia. Officially marked as one of the important UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, the cave temples’ structure is ingeniously carved out and decorated with elaborate Buddha statues, murals and paintings along the wall making it just one of the more unique Buddhist pilgrim sites in Sri Lanka. Its unique architecture, its distinct wall paintings and murals, elaborate statues of Lord Buddha, kings and even Hindu deities make it the primary reason for tourists and locals to visit the historical site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock is perhaps the most photographed attraction in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya Rock was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 and is part of the Sri Lanka Cultural Triangle along with Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Kandy. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. Perhaps the most famous feature of Sigiriya are the frescoes. At one time, 500 frescoes adorned almost all Sigiyara rock, making it an open-air gallery. It’s not the paintings, but their subject that draws the most speculation.
Duration: 3 hours
