SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS AND DABULLA CAVE TEMPLE (TOURS NO 07)

Posted on March 22, 2018 by SUDUHANSA TOURS



From your hotel, we continue our journey to Sigirya. On the way make your first stop at Dambulla. We visit one of the the biggest vegetables market in Sri Lanka. Sightseeing the city and proceed to the Dambulla Caves. Dating back to the 1st century BC, this is the most impressive cave temple in Asia. It has five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock.

There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. There after proceed to Sigiriya which is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Translated as ‘Lion Rock' into English, the name of the monument indicates the way in which visitors used to begin their final ascent to the top – through the open jaws and throat (‘giriya') of a lion (‘sinha'). Unfortunately, the only remains of this lion figure are the gigantic paws, sculpted into the side of the rock. The topography of the area is flat except for the massive rock outcrop of the fortress itself. The unusual rock is particularly interesting due to its flat top (nearly an acre in size), that was used in its entirety to build King Kasyapa's fortress complex, still evident by the presence of the extensive ruins.We start and climbing the rock. After we are back from the top of the rock we drive to the Elephant riding place. You can decide to take a ride on a elephant through the jungle. Then you begin return journey your hotel of accommodation


Including
1. Vehicle - Luxury hybrid Car
2. Expressway Tickets 
3. * Spice herbal Garden and  Gems Museum - Free

Excluding 

1. Enters Tickets - 
* Sigiriya - 01 person US $ 30 ( saarc Countries 01 person Rs US $ 15)
* Dabulla Tempale - 01 person US $ 08 ( saarc Countries 01 person US $ 06)
2. Lunch and Breakfast

Price

Your pickup Location ( Go and back)
Only  one way  25% Discount

1. From Colombo    - 110$              
2. From Airport or Negambo - 110$
3. From Kalutara - 120$
4. From Benthota - 130$
5. From Ahungalla - 1355$
6. From Hikkaduwa - 145$
7. From Mirissa Or Weligama - 155$
8. From Kandy - 75$
9. From Nuwara-Eliya - 85$
10. From Tangalla - 165$
11. From Udawalawe - 185$
12. From Yala - 185$
13. From Trincomalee - 95$