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Cultural Triangle
The ancient Lion Rock citadel, considered the 8th wonder of the world with 5th-century frescoes and landscaped water gardens.
Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high, King Kashyapa selected this site for his new capital in 477 AD. He built his palace on the summit and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the rock, he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The capital and royal palace was abandoned after the king's death and used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.
These curated packages feature Sigiriyaas a major itinerary stop.
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Negombo • Pinnawala • Dambulla • Sigiriya
Explore Sigiriya, Kandy, Kitulgala, Adam's Peak, Ella, Yala, Galle and Sinharaja on the source's ten-day itinerary.
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Pinnawala • Dambulla • Sigiriya • Kandy
An action-packed 8-day circuit across Sri Lanka's cultural peaks, central highlands, scenic Ella railway, and Yala wildlife safari with coastal relaxation.
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Pinnawala • Dambulla • Sigiriya • Matale
A concentrated 6-day thrilling journey linking Pinnawala elephants, Dambulla cave temples, Sigiriya fortress, Kandy cultural shows, and Nuwara Eliya tea mountains.