Kandy Trip Overview
Sigiriya also known as the Lion’s Rock is a rock fortress and a palace located in the Matale district of Sri Lanka. This ruin is surrounded by gardens, ponds and other structures. Sigiriya was built by King Kassapa and it is included as a World Heritage site. Sigiriya is the best preserved city centre in Asia.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Climbing
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What to Expect When Visiting Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya also known as the Lion’s Rock is a rock fortress and a palace located in the Matale district of Sri Lanka. This ruin is surrounded by gardens, ponds and other structures. Sigiriya was built by King Kassapa and it is included as a World Heritage site. Sigiriya is the best preserved city centre in Asia.
Itinerary
7.00am
Pick up from your hotel from kandy or colombo
9.00am
Arrive at Dambulla Cave Temple, a complex filled with 153 Buddha statues
12.00pm
Stop for lunch (at your own expense)
2.00pm
Arrive at Sigiriya and visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the ruins of an ancient civilisation
(if we have the time we can go to pidurangala)
5.00pm
Transfer back to your accommodation
Stop At:
• Sigiriya, Sigiriya, Central Province
• Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy – Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
• Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
• Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka