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Visit 3 most popular destinations in Sri Lanka within a day! No doubt one of the most extraordinary historical and archaeological sites of Sri Lanka and the world, Sigiriya Rock fortress is a must see. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, reflect to history and see breathtaking landscapes of the island around. See ancient ruins of King Kashyapa’s palace and imagine the life of a king high on a rock. Explore Sri Lanka’s world heritage site of the Golden Cave Temple and discover beautiful paintings and majestic statues. Pass through the caves which have their own significance and names hidden in sanctuaries within the complex. Finally witness the largest Elephant Gathering in Asia at the Minneriya National Park! Indulge in an amazing safari experience and collect memories to take back home.
• Hassle free two way hotel transfers
• Personalized and flexible tour itinerary which can be customized further
• Explore 3 must visit destinations in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Visit 3 most popular destinations in Sri Lanka within a day! No doubt one of the most extraordinary historical and archaeological sites of Sri Lanka and the world, Sigiriya Rock fortress is a must see. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, reflect to history and see breathtaking landscapes of the island around. See ancient ruins of King Kashyapa’s palace and imagine the life of a king high on a rock. Explore Sri Lanka’s world heritage site of the Golden Cave Temple and discover beautiful paintings and majestic statues. Pass through the caves which have their own significance and names hidden in sanctuaries within the complex. Finally witness the largest Elephant Gathering in Asia at the Minneriya National Park! Indulge in an amazing safari experience and collect memories to take back home.
• Hassle free two way hotel transfers
• Personalized and flexible tour itinerary which can be customized further
• Explore 3 must visit destinations in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple is located at an elevation of 1118 feet from the sea level rises a massive rock from the surrounding plains of Dambulla of 600 feet high and over 2000 feet in length. The Dambulla Rock Cave Temple had first been constructed during the rein of King Vattagamini Abhaya ( 103 BC and 89-77 BC ). The Sinhalese often call him as King Valagamba. There are 80 documented caves in the vicinity of the Golden Temple of which five possess the most appeal with its beautiful archeological features; traditional mural paintings on the ceiling and walls depicting the life of the Buddha along with 157 Buddha statues of varying sizes among-st other interesting artifacts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya is one of the most dramatic and inspiring historical locations in the world, a huge rock fortress rising impossibly from Sri Lanka’s central plains. The rock was formed from magma of a bygone volcano and sits 180 meters above ground level. Originally used as a monastery by Buddhist monks, the Sigiriya rock became a fortress , when King Kashyapa fearing revenge by his brother, Mogallana, the rightful heir, decided to build his royal palace here so that no one could reach him. He transformed this rock to appear like a gigantic captivating white cloud, styling the fortress entrance gatehouse – Lion Gate on the mid-level terrace in the form of a lion, where the feet and paws are visible today; giving his hideaway its name Sigiriya since the Sinhala word Sihagiri means Lion Rock. From this point, you can finally ascend to the summit that houses the gleaming white palace of incomparable beauty. There are almost 1200 steps that take roughly 2 hours to reach the summit.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, Minneriya 50150 Sri Lanka
Located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, the area was designated as a National Park in 1997, having previously been declared a wildlife sanctuary. The nature reserve protects the catchments of 3 ancient irrigation tanks, including the Minneriya Tank, which was built by King Mahasen in the third century AD, and is one of the most important habitats in the region for the long term conservation of elephants. The park is well worth a visit even during non gathering months. Due to the topography and vegetation, Minneriya offers excellent safari options. Elephants are a major attraction year round, though not in the same numbers.
Duration: 4 hours
