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“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
Want to experience a once in a life time hiking experience? Then join us. No visit to Sri Lanka is complete without a visit to Pidurangala and Sigiriya. Wake up for the sunrise at Pidurangala imparting its warmth on the most hardened of souls and then head to sunset on top of Sigiriya Rock which blaze with brilliance and arouse all the passion, all the yearning, in the soul of the beholder. If you’re an adventurous soul the hike to Pidurangala and Sigiriya is a must nor would other hiking adventure par the views from the top of these two magnificent rocks.
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
• Travel comfortably with a driver-guide
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Admire the mind blowing views
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
Want to experience a once in a life time hiking experience? Then join us. No visit to Sri Lanka is complete without a visit to Pidurangala and Sigiriya. Wake up for the sunrise at Pidurangala imparting its warmth on the most hardened of souls and then head to sunset on top of Sigiriya Rock which blaze with brilliance and arouse all the passion, all the yearning, in the soul of the beholder. If you’re an adventurous soul the hike to Pidurangala and Sigiriya is a must nor would other hiking adventure par the views from the top of these two magnificent rocks.
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
• Travel comfortably with a driver-guide
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Admire the mind blowing views
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Pidurangala Rock was a Buddhist monastery at first and it is believed to date back to the reign of King Kasyapa before the first and second centuries .its name translates to ‘offered piles of Gold’. It is a great ‘off the beaten path’ place to visit. At the base of Pidurangala Rock, you will find Pidurangala Rajamaha Viharaya, which is a white temple. The Royal Cave Temple is survived only by a few remains and a huge reclining Buddha, lays inside the temple. The climb to the top of Pidurangala Rock is more strenuous than climbing Sigiriya. If you are fit and adventurous it is a climb worth making. While at Sigiriya they are steps, there is no clear path to the top: steep, uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Also known as the Eighth Wonder of the World this ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and it is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka. . The fortress complex includes remnants of a ruined palace, surrounded by an extensive network of fortifications, vast gardens, ponds, canals, alleys and fountains. What remains today are extraordinary ruins. Visitors walk through the remnants of the moat and the water gardens to the foot of the rock. A huge, weather-beaten pair of paws remains of what was once the head and paws of a lion, whose open mouth served as the main entrance to the royal palace. The route to the summit continues along stairs carved from the rock and then via a narrow iron staircase driven into the rock, which has replaced the original brick staircase, now long lost.Roughly than halfway to the summit you will find the Sigiriya frescoes.
Duration: 3 hours
