Sigiriya Trip Overview
Sri Lanka Day Tours’ cycling tour of Sigiriya takes you on a journey into the areas surrounding the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It offers you an alternative activity to be engaged in during your time in Sigiriya. You can acquire more knowledge about daily routines of the villagers and interact with them directly.
Visit the Stupa believed to mark the spot where King Kashyapa, creator of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress was cremated. Visit the less frequented but equally important Pidurangala Rock. If you have not visited the Sigiriya Rock yet, it’s possible to couple this tour with the Sigiriya climb. You will be led by knowledgeable and experienced cycle guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sigiriya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Day Tours’ cycling tour of Sigiriya takes you on a journey into the areas surrounding the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. It offers you an alternative activity to be engaged in during your time in Sigiriya. You can acquire more knowledge about daily routines of the villagers and interact with them directly.
Visit the Stupa believed to mark the spot where King Kashyapa, creator of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress was cremated. Visit the less frequented but equally important Pidurangala Rock. If you have not visited the Sigiriya Rock yet, it’s possible to couple this tour with the Sigiriya climb. You will be led by knowledgeable and experienced cycle guide.
Itinerary
The cycling tour starts at the entrance to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. From there, you ride through “Thalkote”, a remote isolated village to the Thalkotawewa (reservoir). At the village, you will be able to see and experience how traditional farming (paddy and other crops) is done. Chena cultivation (slash and burn farming) is prevalent in the area. The region’s clean air and friendly environment is perfect for stress relief. The village borders Thalkotawewa, its main source of water.
Thalkotawewa and the thickets surrounding it are also perfect for bird watching in the morning and evening (the typical tour times). If you choose to take the tour in the morning, you may even witness signs of the presence of wild elephants in the area the night before. Stop and interact with villagers in the area and enjoy their hospitality. Make sure you take in the rich history of the area, as you make brief stops at a few of the archaeological sites. We stop at different places to meet the locals and to refresh ourselves.
Stop At:
• Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
