Day Excursion to Dambulla and Sigiriya

Day Excursion to Dambulla and Sigiriya

The Sigiriya Rock is a climb about 200 meters high and has been a rock fortress throughout the times of history, a well preserved urban development it is. Sigiriya is a moderate climb and gives magnificent views at the summit. Dambulla is a rock cave Buddhist temple which had been dwelled throughout the past by Buddhist monks. The rock climb is an easy climb and the dress code is clothing covering your shoulders and knees. Dambulla also holds an important place in the Buddhist civilization in Sri Lanka. Both these sights are protected UNESCO world heritage sights

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

Highlight – Sigiriya – the rock fortress has been once in the past a garden of ancient kings. The artifacts of the era such as ruins of ponds, water fountains and also the world famous Sigiriya frescos can be viewed at Sigiriya. Your guide will tell you the stories of the ancient days and civilizations and you’ll be able to picture yourself how the Fortress looked in the life of a previous ruling era.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Dambulla – Dambulla cave temple is also known as the golden temple of dambulla, a temple consisting of caves and dwelled by Buddhist monks. Each of these caves consist of Buddha statues and rock paintings belonging to various rulers of Sri lanka. the temple mostly carries the art of the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and is good place to learn the art history and the Buddhist temple dwelling. Your guide will be able to give you all the relevant details with regards to this temple.

Duration: 1 hour