Negombo Trip Overview
Sigiriya is most probably one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic site located 15 km northeast of Dambulla. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is located on a flat surface of a gigantic gneiss rock that towers dramatically. Its vertical walls rises up forming a kingdom of Kassapa where now only the ruins of an ancient civilisation exist. In addition, in order to get there, if you are brave enough, you will have to climb a series of staircases that are attached to rock walls.Once you enter the fort, you will get to witness the ruins, frescoes and water gardens around the premises and the sight of the magnificent rolling hills and forest from the fort will simply baffle you.
The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings,some of Sri Lanka&’s most important and evocative religious art. Buddha images were first created here over 2000 years ago.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Starts: Negombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Sigiriya is most probably one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic site located 15 km northeast of Dambulla. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is located on a flat surface of a gigantic gneiss rock that towers dramatically. Its vertical walls rises up forming a kingdom of Kassapa where now only the ruins of an ancient civilisation exist. In addition, in order to get there, if you are brave enough, you will have to climb a series of staircases that are attached to rock walls.Once you enter the fort, you will get to witness the ruins, frescoes and water gardens around the premises and the sight of the magnificent rolling hills and forest from the fort will simply baffle you.
The beautiful Royal Rock Temple complex sits about 160m above the road in the southern part of Dambulla. Five separate caves contain about 150 absolutely stunning Buddha statues and paintings,some of Sri Lanka&’s most important and evocative religious art. Buddha images were first created here over 2000 years ago.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Climbing to the top of Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Kandy – Jaffna Highway, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
View Cave Temple of Dambulla.
Duration: 2 hours
