Waskaduwa Trip Overview
Sigiriya, also know as Lion Rock, is arguably the most important site you need to see when you visit Sri Lanka. It is thousands of years old and was the site of the Royal Palace of one Sri Lanka’s ancient Kings.visit the UNESCO-listed Rock Temple of Dambulla: five hill caves converted into a temple in the first century BC and filled with Buddha statues. Inspect the caves with their stunning wall and ceiling murals as your guide shares Dambulla’s history. Your trip finishes at the original departure point
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Waskaduwa, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya, also know as Lion Rock, is arguably the most important site you need to see when you visit Sri Lanka. It is thousands of years old and was the site of the Royal Palace of one Sri Lanka’s ancient Kings.visit the UNESCO-listed Rock Temple of Dambulla: five hill caves converted into a temple in the first century BC and filled with Buddha statues. Inspect the caves with their stunning wall and ceiling murals as your guide shares Dambulla’s history. Your trip finishes at the original departure point
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
In this day excursion to Sigiriya you will be able to climb the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Giant Sigiriya Rock Fortress” and then catch glimpses of bright plumage among-st the greenery and try to identify them. Also get a chance to see some of the other wildlife. The Sigiriya forest is ancient and has high biodiversity despite nearby human populations. Water tanks created by King Kasyappa for his kingdom have assisted in keeping the ecosystem balanced, with lush greenery and good watering holes for the wildlife. Much of the wildlife in the sanctuary are birds, both endemic and migratory, but it’s also possible to spot elephants, reptiles, and other creatures
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pidurangala Rock, Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Depart from Kalutara or surrounded area for a three-part tour that combines a visit to the Dambulla Cave Temple with a journey to the top the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala Rock. This tour melds Sri Lanka’s lush scenery and dynamic history on a trip ideal for culture enthusiasts and adventure lovers. The trip culminates with a challenging, yet rewarding, guided hike to the top of Pidurangala Rock. All the tours arrange by indi Tours.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka
murals cover an area of 2,100 square metres (23,000 sq ft). Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha’s first sermon. Prehistoric Sri Lankans would have lived in these cave complexes before the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka as there are burial sites with human skeletons about 2700 years old in this area, at Ibbankatuwa near the Dambulla cave complexes
Duration: 1 hour
