Bentota Trip Overview
Description
• Early morning 04.00 am leave from Hotel
• Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• May stop for lunch on the way to Dambulla & Visit dambulla cave temple (Food not including to Package)
• Return to hotel
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Bentota, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Bentota Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Bentota, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Description
• Early morning 04.00 am leave from Hotel
• Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
• May stop for lunch on the way to Dambulla & Visit dambulla cave temple (Food not including to Package)
• Return to hotel
Stop At: Day Tour Sri Lanka, No.36a, Sinharupagama Sinharupagama, Bentota 80500 Sri Lanka
ancient rock fortress located in the central Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king’s death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.[1]
Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning
Duration: 10 hours
