Sigiriya Tours & Holidays
Sigiriya Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion’s Rock) stands on top of a granite plug some 370 metres above the surrounding jungle. Built by King Kashyapa back in the 5th century AD, the fortress was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. One of the country’s major attractions, the route up to the citadel passes the famous frescoes of the ‘Sigiriya Damsels’, a unique set of paintings that once covered an area of the rock that measured some 140 metres long by 40 metres high. From the summit ...
The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion’s Rock) stands on top of a granite plug some 370 metres above the surrounding jungle. Built by King Kashyapa back in the 5th century AD, the fortress was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. One of the country’s major attractions, the route up to the citadel passes the famous frescoes of the ‘Sigiriya Damsels’, a unique set of paintings that once covered an area of the rock that measured some 140 metres long by 40 metres high. From the summit the remains of the palace overlook some truly breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
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Visit the Primate Centre
Visit the oldest primate centre in the world at Polonnaruwa, where the monkeys roam freely under the protection of the Smithsonian Primate Research Center. Professional biologists carry out crucial scientific research here and also offer educational programs.
Cycle around Polonnaruwa
World Heritage Site and once royal capital of Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa is best explored by bicycle in order to see the extensive ruins of the ancient city. See the structures of the Royal Palace, Audience Hall, temples and dagabas.