Sigiriya and Minneriya Great Escape

Sigiriya and Minneriya Great Escape

Minneriya Flood Plains, one of most beautiful landscapes in North Central Province Sri Lanka with a land extent of 88890 ha where especially home for Wild Elephants and other 24 Species of Mammals, 160 Species of Birds, 09 Species of Amphibians, 25 Species of Reptiles, 26 Species of Fish, and 75 Species of Butterflies. Minneriya has been accredited as National Wildlife Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation as well that highly restricted with regulations but amply open for public year around with some closing periods due to monsoon rain and flooding of the plains. The flood plains appear as the most popular Sri Lankan wild elephants sighting and facilitate with Jeeps and appropriate safari fleets. Hiring a trekker is viable for enhance the experience with proper knowledge and Entrance Fees are regulated by National Wildlife of Sri Lanka and Jeeps are provided by private operators. 400 km return day tour is easily possible from Colombo / Negombo or even from Bentota Beach areas.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka

Climbing the Rock Fortress Sigiriya “The 8th Wonder” where you count average 1200 steps to 660 ft that a palace was built on rocky citadel surrounded by thick jungle. Sigiriya Rock Fortress is the authentic marvel of Lankan skills that a Citadel built over 200M top of the rock with amazing Infrastructures, Entertainments, Wall Frescos, Mirror Wall, Rock Pools, Water Gardens and Royal Buildings renowned as the 8th Wonder and accredited as UNESCO World Heritage.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, 50150 Sri Lanka

Minneriya Flood Plains, one of most beautiful landscapes in North Central Province Sri Lanka with a land extent of 88890 ha where especially home for Wild Elephants and other 24 Species of Mammals, 160 Species of Birds, 09 Species of Amphibians, 25 Species of Reptiles, 26 Species of Fish, and 75 Species of Butterflies. Minneriya has been accredited as National Wildlife Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation as well that highly restricted with regulations but amply open for public year around with some closing periods due to monsoon rain and flooding of the plains. The flood plains appear as the most popular Sri Lankan wild elephants sighting and facilitate with Jeeps and appropriate safari fleets. Hiring a trekker is viable for enhance the experience with proper knowledge and Entrance Fees are regulated by National Wildlife of Sri Lanka and Jeeps are provided by private operators.

Duration: 2 hours