Day trip - Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Cave temple

Day trip - Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Golden Cave temple

The tour customized particularly to the adventure seekers who love to climb the 662 ft high ancient rock fortress Sigiriya. In the evening Jeep safari to the famous Minneriya National park which is largest known wild Asian elephant gathering destinations in the world.

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Stop At: Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sigiriya Site between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka

Often referred to as the 8th wonder of the world, the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya is a marvel that baffles even modern-day architects. The astounding height at which the castle was built, the many nooks and crannies holding centuries-old cherished secrets, and the still functioning water fountains in the fortress’s extensive gardens all offer a world of wonder to all those who visit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya is a place that a person must visit at least once in their lifetime.

Climb 200 metres (660 ft) high the stairs of Sigiriya to witness the amazing frescoes of beautiful ladies and the poems on the mirror wall and get blown away with the view at the summit.

Duration: 2 hours

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dambulla Cave Temple, Jaffna Hwy, Habarana 50150 Sri Lanka

Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Gautama Buddha and his life. There are more than 150 Buddha statues, three statues of Sri Lankan kings and four statues of gods and goddesses. The latter include Vishnu and the Ganesha. The murals cover an area of 2,100 square metres (23,000 sq ft) approximately. Depictions on the walls of the caves include the temptation by the demon Mara, and Buddha's first sermon.

Duration: 2 hours