Things To Do In Cultural Triangle
Explore Sri Lanka’s rich and interesting Cultural Triangle. An island saturated in culture and history, the Cultural Triangle is a connection of three of the foremost locations that moulded Sri Lanka’s historic journey. The great ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya. Within the triangle you also get the fascinating Dambulla Rock temple and caves, the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Ritigala and the Mihintale rock which was the pivotal scene for the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. The Cultural Triangle is a treasure trove of ancient monuments, structures and temples that leave you in awe of the ancient Sri Lankan ingenuity.
Dambulla Cave temple is also known as the Golden Rock temple is also one of the world heritage city declared by UNESCO. The cave temple is m...
The Aluvihara Rock Temple is a sacred Buddhist temple located in Aluvihare, Matale District of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by hills, the Aluvihara cave .....
If you are looking for some amazing hot air balloon ride in Sri Lanka, this tour is a perfect fit for you.
Get picked up from your hotel in Kandalama at .....
The remnants of Anuradhapura are unequivocally the most expressive sites of South Asia. This sprawling complex is composed of an opulent collection of ...
The Avukana statue is a standing statue of the Buddha near Kekirawa in North Central Sri Lanka. The statue, which has a height of more than 40 feet
This charming rock temple, dating from the reign of Devanampiya Tissa (r 307–267 BC), is set around a lovely lotus pond, the corner of which is carved with
Dating back to the 1st century BC, this colossal dagoba was the ceremonial focus of the 5000-strong Abhayagiri Monastery. Originally over 100m high ....
The ruins of Ritigala forest monastery complex consist of two main groups, with dozens of smaller buildings and residences hidden among the .......
This national park is one of the best places in the country to see wild elephants, which are often present in huge numbers. Dominated by the an....
The most famous of Sri Lanka’s architects, Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003) fused ancient and modern influences in his work. Using courtyards and path..
Kings ruled the central plains of Sri Lanka from Polonnaruwa 800 years ago, when it was a thriving commercial and religious centre. The glories of that..
One of the most evocative structures in Polonnaruwa, the Lankatilaka temple was built by Parakramabahu I and later restored by Vijayabahu
This prominent rock about 1km north of the Sigiriya site, offers amazing views of Sigiriya from its wide summit. It's a 20-minute hike up to the top
The sleepy ruins of Mihintale are closely associated with the earliest introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. A ceremonial staircase climbs past pools,
This is a group of beautiful Buddha images that probably marks the high point of Sinhalese rock carving. They are part of ParakramabahuI’s northern
Rising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight.Near-vertical walls
Rising 100m from the surrounding plain like a mini Sigiriya, the impressive granite outcrop of Yapahuwa (pronounced yaa-pow-a) is off the beaten track,
Village Tour in Sigiriya/Dambulla
The Sigiriya Village Tour gives you a chance to experience traditional Sri Lanka with all its authenticity. Spend time with the villagers and unde..
