Sri Lanka · Village Tours

Pidurangala & Hiriwaduna Village Tour from Kandy

11 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kandy. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb the sacred Pidurangala Rock
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views across the Sigiriya area
  • 03 Experience traditional village life in Hiriwaduna
  • 04 Travel through rice paddies and dry zone forest scenery
  • 05 Take in the peaceful setting around Hiriwadunna Lake
  • 06 Full-day tour from Kandy with an English-speaking guide

Discover a rewarding mix of nature, heritage, and village life on this full-day tour from Kandy to the Sigiriya region. Begin with a climb up Pidurangala, a sacred Buddhist site known for its ancient monastery setting and sweeping views across the surrounding landscape, including Sigiriya Rock.

Then continue to Hiriwaduna for a glimpse of traditional rural life in Sri Lanka. Surrounded by dry zone forest, rice paddies, and a peaceful lake, the village offers a calm and memorable setting where you can experience the atmosphere of the countryside and its local way of life.

A ride on a bullock cart along a dirt track and through rice paddies down to the picturesque Hiriwadunna Lake will leave you with a sense of peacefulness.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kandy, Sigiriya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Pidurangala is a Buddhist sacred place which has been built in the mountain area and it is 340 m height from the Sea level. This can be found in the north from Sigiriya. Pidurangala Temple has been offered to Buddhist monks in the ancient time. Climbing to the Pidurangala rock is more strenuous than climbing Sigiriya.Hiriwadunna is a beautiful village shaded on either side by a dry zone shrub forest, with unpaved gravel paths and humble village folk will give you a chance to witness the environment of a typical Sri Lankan village life and spot a few unique species of birds . A ride on a bullock cart along a dirt track and through rice paddies down to the picturesque Hiriwadunna Lake will leave you with a sense of peacefulness. This is an unforgettable experience for visitors and will most definitely be one of the places they feel most at peace, during the time spent in Sri Lanka.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kandy. 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Comfirtable A/C Vehical
  • Fuel Charges
  • Mineral Water Bottle
  • All Governmnet Tax & Charges
  • Entrance fee

What's Not Included

Any other tour or service not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We pick up our client from any hotel in Kandy

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Kandy.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Kandy.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Kandy..

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