Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Get picked up by your chauffeur from your hotel in Negombo or Colombo.
Transfer to Dambulla to visit the most renowned cave temple complex in the area. Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple is a sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries. This cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest and best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings, covering an area of 2,100 sq m, are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues. Inhabited by forest-dwelling Buddhist monks since the 3rd century BCE, these natural caves have been transformed continuously throughout the historical period into one of the largest and most outstanding Buddhist complexes in the Southern and South-Eastern Asian region, showcasing innovative approaches to interior layout and decoration.
Have lunch.
Proceed to discover the eighth wonder of the world, "Sigiriya". The palace is located in the heart of the island between Dambulla and Habarane on a massive rocky plateau 370 meters above sea level. The Sigiriya rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano, rises 200 meters above the surrounding jungles. Its view astonishes visitors with the unique harmony between nature and human imagination. Climb this amazing rock fortress to witness its stunning architecture from the ancient era.
Transfer to your hotel in Negombo or Colombo.
