Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka. Rising dramatically from the surrounding landscape, it showcases impressive frescoes, gardens, and advanced water systems. Constructed in the 5th century, it served as a palace and fortress. Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolizing Sri Lanka's rich history and architectural ingenuity.
(SKU: LK60200100)The Sacred City of Anuradhapura, viewed from Sigiriya, offers a mesmerizing panorama of ancient Sri Lankan heritage. Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts majestic stupas, serene monasteries, and lush greenery, showcasing the rich Buddhist history of the region. The distant view from Sigiriya, with its iconic rock fortress, provides a captivating perspective, highlighting the spiritual and cultural significance of both sites within Sri Lanka's historical landscape.
Join this 10-hour day tour to Anuradhapura from Sigiriya and make your visit to Sri lanka a splendid one! Your guide will pick you up from your Sigiriya hotel and take you to explore the most cultural sites in Anuradhapura. Head to lunch before your guide takes you to Mihintale, a central mountain peak that is thought of by some, to be the symbol of Buddhism. Sigiriya – Anuradhapura.
Enjoy breakfast at your Sigiriya accommodation before your 8.00 am a pickup. Head out with your guide and begin your 1.5-hour drive to Anuradhapura for a 9:30 am arrival. Your guide will give you a tour of the city including ancient monuments such as Sri Maha Bodhi and Thuparamaya. After visiting Anuradhapura, take a 1-hour break at 2:30 pm for lunch at a local restaurant Anuradhapura After lunch, make a 30-minute drive to Mihintale, one of the most significant sites in the cultural triangle.
Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Here, your guide will take the lead and give you the historical background of this background. Finally, at approximately 5:30 pm you will be transferred back to your Sigiriya hotel.
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Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour. Drive time may change due to unpredictable road traffic. Photography stops on the way can be arranged but within locations with reasonable parking areas.
