Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Fortress and Pidurangala Rock
You will be picked up early in the morning from any hotel in Kandy and begin your tour to Dambulla.
Visit the Dambulla Cave Temple. It is home to the world's most acclaimed cave complex, featuring magnificent Buddha images and rock paintings in vivid colours and shapes, constructed and painted from around the 2nd century BC (Anuradhapura era) and continued up to the Kandyan era of the 18th century. Sinhalese people call it Dambulla Rock, and the temple is called the "Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya" (Golden Rock Dambulla Temple).
Finish sightseeing in Dambulla City and leave for Sigiriya.
Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, with en-route sightseeing in Sigiriya Village. Sigiriya is a large rock fortress surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. Sigiriya is renowned for its ancient frescoes. It is one of the eight World Heritage Sites. UNESCO, too, has declared Sigiriya the 8th Wonder of the World.
Leave for Pidurangala Rock after lunch. Pidurangala Rock is adjacent to Sigiriya Rock and is the best viewing spot of Sigiriya Rock, as it is only slightly lower. It is a popular spot for sunrise, as you can enjoy 360-degree views of not only the valleys but also Sigiriya Rock. There is no need to choose between the two. Many travellers wake up for sunrise at Pidurangala and then head to Sigiriya Rock for sunset.
Return to your hotel in Kandy.
