Day Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla From Pasikudah

Embark on an extraordinary journey from Pasikudah to the iconic Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple.Our friendly driver will meet you at your Pasikudah hotel,ensuring a convenient start to your day. Explore the majestic Sigiriya Rock and its ancient wonders,followed by a visit to the enlightening Sigiriya Museum. Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Dambulla Cave Temple, adorned with intricate Buddhist art. Indulge in a delectable local Sri Lankan lunch at the renowned Dambulla Hotel, savoring the authentic flavors of the region. Our dedicated driver will ensure a comfortable drop-off at your Pasikudah hotel, allowing you to relax and reflect on the remarkable experiences of the day. What makes this tour unique is the combination of historical exploration, cultural immersion, and culinary delights. Don’t miss this opportunity to create cherished memories and uncover the wonders of Sri Lanka’s heritage. Book this tour and embark on a journey that promises an unforgettable experience.

Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite rock approximately 180 m high.

Step back in time and explore the Sigiriya Museum, brimming with cultural, historical and archaeological treasures. The Museum is surrounded by lush forests and shimmering water and as you enter, walk through a brick tunnel and down broad corridors and stairways that are based loosely on summiting the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. View jewels, sculptures, human skeletons and ancient tools and peruse information, photographs and drawings on display. Divided into three sections firstly explore prehistoric Sigiriya, hailing back to the first people who populated the area approximately 10 000 years ago; secondly the prehistoric transition where communities moved to agrarian village settlements and the early Buddhist monastic period and pre Kasyapa period and finally an honouring of King Kasyapa and the revered Golden Age of Sigiriya.

Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square metres (23,000 sq ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha’s first sermon.

Prehistoric Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about 2700 years old in this area, at Ibbankatuwa near the Dambulla cave complexes.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Day Tour to Sigiriya and Dambulla From Pasikudah
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• Entrance Ticket – Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• Entrance Ticket – Sigiriya Museum
• Entrance Ticket – Dambulla Cave Temple

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• This Tour is Provided by Classical Lanka Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.