Explore Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by cycle. Enjoy local cuisine, swim in reservoirs, and immerse in Sri Lanka’s rich history.
Explore Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by cycle. Enjoy local cuisine, swim in reservoirs, and immerse in Sri Lanka’s rich history.
- Golden Temple of Dambulla - Dambulla is a key part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. It features five caves carved from living rock, adorned with sculptures and murals, representing significant cultural heritage. Pre-Brahmi inscriptions from the third century BC and murals from the eighteenth century highlight a long history of human activity….
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Golden Temple of Dambulla - Dambulla is a key part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. It features five caves carved from living rock, adorned with sculptures and murals, representing significant cultural heritage. Pre-Brahmi inscriptions from the third century BC and murals from the eighteenth century highlight a long history of human activity. UNESCO recognized this site as a World Heritage Site in 1991. The Dambulla Project, under the Central Cultural Fund, managed mural conservation from 1982 to 1998. This project, which serves as the sole research center for murals and the headquarters for mural conservation, also operates Sri Lanka’s only mural museum. It is responsible for conserving murals in nearby temples and is situated at the Dambulla Cave Temple.
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Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress - Also known as Sinhagiri, Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District of Sri Lanka, near Dambulla in the Central Province. This site holds significant historical and archaeological value, featuring a massive rock column that stands 180 meters (590 feet) tall. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle, the Culavamsa, the area was originally a forest that transformed into a hill after storms and landslides. King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) chose this location as his capital, using the rock as his foundation and embellishing the palace sides with vibrant frescoes. He constructed a gateway in the form of a giant lion on a small plateau halfway up the rock, which inspired the name Sinhagiri (the Lion Rock), similar in etymology to Sinhapura (the Sanskrit name for Singapore, The Lion City).
- Local Village Lunch
- Pick up and Drop off at your own place
- A private air conditioned vehicle transport
- Cost of Cycle and equipment
- All Government taxes and service charges
- Professional English Speaking Guide with Cycle Safari Guide
- Local Village Lunch
- Pick up and Drop off at your own place
- A private air conditioned vehicle transport
- Cost of Cycle and equipment
- All Government taxes and service charges
- Professional English Speaking Guide with Cycle Safari Guide
- Entrance tickets ( Sigiriya Lion Rock -30$/Dambulla Cave Temple -10$)
- Entrance tickets ( Sigiriya Lion Rock -30$/Dambulla Cave Temple -10$)
Discover the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by bicycle. This tour provides an amazing cycling safari experience through the cultural corridor to the countryside. Your 10km cycling adventure takes you around the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock, reaching the most exciting local village in…
Discover the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by bicycle. This tour provides an amazing cycling safari experience through the cultural corridor to the countryside. Your 10km cycling adventure takes you around the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock, reaching the most exciting local village in Sri Lanka. Along the way, you’ll capture stunning views of paddy fields, water reservoirs, and the ruins of Sigiriya and Dambulla, allowing you to immerse yourself in Sri Lanka’s inspiring history.
In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a local lunch that you cook yourself and swim in a magnificent water reservoir surrounded by panoramic views. Later, we will drop you off at your hotel in Colombo. The transfer time from Colombo to Sigiriya and back to your Colombo hotel is approximately 6-7 hours.
- Colombo to Sigiriya & comeback to Colombo transport time is about 06-07 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.