Private Day Tour Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Cave Temple
Sigiriya Rock Fortress is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ancient City of Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
Ancient paints, rock climbing
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Golden Temple of Dambulla, Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka
Cave temple. climbing rock. paintings, Buddhist
Duration: 4 hours
Duration:8 hours
Commences in:Habarana, Sri Lanka
Country:Sri Lanka
City:Habarana
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