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Don’t miss Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple when you are in Sri Lanka. Take an extraordinary day away from Colombo to experience some of the wonders in Sri Lanka just a few hours away. The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and Dambulla rock temple complex. Both sites and UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are truly unique and fascinating places that are on everyone’s to-do list during their time in Sri Lanka. In addition to being a well maintained model of ancient urban life, Sigiriya is also an adventure of rock climbing for many. Leave from Colombo at about 7.00 a.m, enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities, and be dropped back to your hotel in Colombo. You will be transported in a air conditioned vehicle and a driver cum guide will be guiding you through the day!
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Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Don’t miss Sigiriya rock fortress and Dambulla cave temple when you are in Sri Lanka. Take an extraordinary day away from Colombo to experience some of the wonders in Sri Lanka just a few hours away. The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and Dambulla rock temple complex. Both sites and UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are truly unique and fascinating places that are on everyone’s to-do list during their time in Sri Lanka. In addition to being a well maintained model of ancient urban life, Sigiriya is also an adventure of rock climbing for many. Leave from Colombo at about 7.00 a.m, enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities, and be dropped back to your hotel in Colombo. You will be transported in a air conditioned vehicle and a driver cum guide will be guiding you through the day!
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Sigiriya towers 600ft off the ground, jutting dramatically out of this island country and serving as a spectacular monument to the past. King Kashyapa, who ruled Sri Lanka from 473 to 495 CE, made this the site of his new capital. He ordered that his palace be constructed on top of the rock. About halfway up, he had a large gateway carved into the side in the shape of a lion (hence the name). His fortress was abandoned when he died and the site later served as a monastery. Now Sigiriya is a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy – Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka, the rock from which the caves were carved towers 160 meters (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. More than eighty caves have been discovered and documented in the area. Major attractions are spread over five caves which contain statues and paintings of Lord Buddha and his life. A total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses also stand in the site. The latter include statues of the Hindu deities, Vishnu and Ganesh.
Duration: 1 hour
