Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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Climb the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, renowned as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka.
- Duration: 1 day(s)
- Location: Sigiriya
DAY 1: Transfer from Colombo to Sigiriya.
You will climb the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is a World Heritage Site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495). The spectacular citadel of Sigiriya rises sheer and impregnable out of the denuded plains of the dry zone, sitting atop a huge outcrop of gneiss rock towering 200m above the surrounding countryside. It is the country's most memorable single attraction - a remarkable archeological site made unforgettable by its dramatic setting.
The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock.
You will have a chance to visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
Lunch will be served at the Round Tour Restaurant. You will be transferred to Colombo at night.
You will climb the 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is a World Heritage Site, built by King Kashyapa (477-495). The spectacular citadel of Sigiriya rises sheer and impregnable out of the denuded plains of the dry zone, sitting atop a huge outcrop of gneiss rock towering 200m above the surrounding countryside. It is the country's most memorable single attraction - a remarkable archeological site made unforgettable by its dramatic setting.
The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart and extensive gardens including the renowned water gardens ring the base of the rock.
You will have a chance to visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. These frescoes are painted in earth pigments on plaster.
Lunch will be served at the Round Tour Restaurant. You will be transferred to Colombo at night.
