Explore Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by cycle. Experience local culture, history, and cuisine on this unforgettable tour. Book now!
Explore Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by cycle. Experience local culture, history, and cuisine on this unforgettable tour. Book now!
- 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, which are its most notable heritage. The site includes Pre-Brahmi inscriptions from the third century BC and murals from the eighteenth century, indicating prolonged human…
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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, which are its most notable heritage. The site includes Pre-Brahmi inscriptions from the third century BC and murals from the eighteenth century, indicating prolonged human activity. In 1991, UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site. The Dambulla Project, under the Central Cultural Fund, managed mural conservation from 1982 to 1998. This project, the sole research center for murals and the headquarters for mural conservation, also operates Sri Lanka’s only mural museum and oversees mural conservation in nearby temples. It 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 Sri Lanka’s northern Matale District, 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 base and embellishing the palace sides with vibrant frescoes. He constructed a gateway resembling a giant lion on a small plateau halfway up the rock, which inspired the name Sinhagiri (the Lion Rock), akin to Sinhapura (the Sanskrit name for Singapore, The Lion City).
- Local Village Lunch
- Pick up and Drop off at your own place
- 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
- 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 extraordinary cycling safari experience through the cultural corridor to the countryside. Your cycling adventure covers 10 km around the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock, leading to the most fascinating local…
Discover the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock by bicycle. This tour provides an extraordinary cycling safari experience through the cultural corridor to the countryside. Your cycling adventure covers 10 km around the Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Lion Rock, leading to the most fascinating local village in Sri Lanka. During the safari, you’ll witness stunning paddy fields, water reservoirs, and the ruins of Sigiriya and Dambulla, all while reflecting on Sri Lanka’s rich history.
In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a local lunch that you prepare yourself and swim in magnificent water reservoirs surrounded by panoramic views. Later, we will drop you off at your hotel in Pasikuda/Kalkuda.
Expect to spend about 5 hours traveling from Passikudha to Sigiriya and back.
- Traveller should spend about 5 hrs transport time for Passikudha to Sigiriya & Comeback to Sigiriya
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.