SIGIRIYA AND KANDY

The remains of Sigiriya constructed by King Kasapa I (477-495 AD) whom the Mahavansa introduces as a patricide lie five miles off Inamaluwa on the Dambulla-Habarana Road. On the west of the rock are ponds, the remains of summer palaces and other structures, and the first part of the ancient road, which led to the summit Ramparts. In the past the entire western face of the rock had been covered with plaster and painted upon, but only those paintings in two sheltered pockets now survive. The last lap of the ancient path to the summit had been through the mouth of a lion, but at present only parts of the lion’s legs and some of the lime stone steps from inside the lion’s mouth survives.
This temple houses the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha and is one of the Holiest Buddhist places of worship in the world. The history of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka begins in the fourth century A.D. According to traditional history it was during the reign of Kirti Sri Meghavanna. The Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka from Kalinga in India (301-328 AD). A Temple for the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy was first built by King Vimaladharmasuriya I, when he ascended the throne of the Kandyan Kingdom in 1592 AD

Day 01 - Tour Highlights

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Batik Gallery/Factory
  • Golden Temple of Dambulla
  • Cultural Dance
  • Tooth Temple Kandy

Dinner and overnight stay in Kandy

Day 02 - Tour Highlights

  • Tea Plantation and Factory
  • Ayurvedic Herbal Spice Garden

Summary of the Tour

  • Tour start and end from your hotel.
  • Tour can be customized.

Inclusions

  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner
  • Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • English speaking driver guide.
  • Entrance/excursion fees to the places mentioned in tour highlights.

Exclusions

  • Food & Beverage.
  • Tips and other expenses of a personal nature.
  • Any other services not specified above

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Golden Temple of Dambulla

Golden Temple of Dambulla

Cultural Dance

Tooth Temple Kandy

Tea Plantation and Factory

Tea Plantation and Factory

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