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Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress(Fifth-century rock top ruins) & Dambulla Cave Temple (Buddha-filled caves) Sri Lankan cultural heritage sites with lunch and admission included. On the way, admire Sri Lanka’s countryside and villages as you journey to this atmospheric cliff.
Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigirya is perhaps Sri Lanka’s single most dramatic sight.Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla and admire the hundreds of figurines of the Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the 5 main caves. You’ll get an eerie feeling of times long past.
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Expert english speaking driver-guide
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress(Fifth-century rock top ruins) & Dambulla Cave Temple (Buddha-filled caves) Sri Lankan cultural heritage sites with lunch and admission included. On the way, admire Sri Lanka’s countryside and villages as you journey to this atmospheric cliff.
Rising from the central plains, the iconic rocky outcrop of Sigirya is perhaps Sri Lanka’s single most dramatic sight.Enter the historic caves of the Golden Temple of Dambulla and admire the hundreds of figurines of the Buddha and other deities scattered throughout the 5 main caves. You’ll get an eerie feeling of times long past.
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Expert english speaking driver-guide
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Located in Matale district near the town of Dambulla, Sigiriya Rock Fortress can be named as one one the most iconic locations in Sri Lanka. Known as the worlds 8th wonder, this magnificent rock fortress built by King Kashyapa (477 – 495 AD) is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sigiriya rock fortress is 5th-century palace complex with landscaped gardens, moats, swimming pools, fountains, paintings and a palace.Sigiriya Frescoes/Paintings shows the cultural aspects of Sri Lankan Heritage and currently threatened to be destroyed over the last centuries at the wrath of rain, sun and wind.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
Golden Temple of Dambulla being a World Heritage Site, is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.Spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings ,these 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. Dambulla which was Inhabited by forest-dwelling Buddhist monks since the 3rd century BCE, is an outstanding example of the religious art and expression of Sri Lanka and South and Southeast Asia. The cave shrine, their painted surfaces, and statuary are unique in scale and degree of preservation.
Duration: 1 hour
