Katunayake Trip Overview
One of the highlights of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle is the impressive and imposing Sigiriya Rock Fortress, towering over 200 meters above the surrounding plains. This region is full of incredible and fascinating sites of huge historic importance such as the ancient ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa as well as Dambulla Cave Temple so it’s well worth spending a few days here to explore them all.
Check back tomorrow to take a look at one of our favourite accommodation options when delving into the history of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Katunayake, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Katunayake, Western Province, Sri Lanka
One of the highlights of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle is the impressive and imposing Sigiriya Rock Fortress, towering over 200 meters above the surrounding plains. This region is full of incredible and fascinating sites of huge historic importance such as the ancient ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa as well as Dambulla Cave Temple so it’s well worth spending a few days here to explore them all.
Check back tomorrow to take a look at one of our favourite accommodation options when delving into the history of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with its terraces and engineering works still clearly visible despite being over one and a half thousand years old. The fortress and surrounding gardens pay homage to the ingenuity of these ancient Sri Lankan civilisations and is a dramatic, thought provoking sight, dominating the surrounding landscape to this day.
A must see for any Sri Lankan itinerary.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Dambulla, Dambulla, Central Province
Dambulla’s Cave Temple complex is constructed under a gravity defying rocky overhang that has protected and preserved its contents for over 1000 years.
Duration: 2 hours