Lion Rock
Rising dramatically from the central plains, the enigmatic rocky outcrop of Sigiriya is perhaps Sri Lanka's single most dramatic sight. Near-vertical walls soar to a flat-topped summit that contains the ruins of an ancient civilization.
Pidurangala
It was another adventure that captivated me during our stay in Sigiriya. In fact many other travelers I spoke to also agreed that Sigiriya Rock was great but it was Pidurangala Rock that was the more memorable experience.There is no need to choose between the two. Many travelers wake up for the sunrise at Pidurangala and then head to sunset on top of Sigiriya Rock. This is exactly what I did and I highly recommend it.
Dambulla Cave Temple
The Dambulla temple has five caves and 157 statues of the Lord
Buddha, many paintings on the ceilings and walls that emphasis the
artistic talent of ancient days.
The history of the caves, rock and temple dates from the 1st
century BC. The fascination of these caves is not only the statues
but also the many intricate and delicate paintings that cover the
ceiling and walls, created with indigenous traditional paints.
Elephant Back Safari
Elephant Back Safari in Sri Lanka brings in many joys. The
majestic beasts, the locations in close proximity to the cultural
attractions and the terrain, rich with bird life. All of these add
up to bring about memorable experiences to the tourists holidaying
in Sri Lanka.
Elephant Back Safaris are one of the newest and most thrilling
safari experiences in Sri Lanka. These Elephant Back Safaris not
only make it possible to view wildlife from the back of an
elephant, but perhaps more importantly, provide the unique
opportunity to share a day in the life of an elephant.
Village Tour
Spend time with the villagers and understand their lifestyles. Engage in many rural activities that are part of the everyday lives of the villagers; such as oxen cart rides, a catamaran rides and a walks through the fields. Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan food. End your tour with an exceptionally delicious buffet lunch, served in a rustic Sri Lankan fashion. This is your truly Sri Lankan holiday experience.
Batik Factory
Sri Lanka’s Batik making industry was only established firmly in the last century or so though records show that it was done earlier as well. Nowadays it is a small scale industry that provides job opportunities for many talented artisans. The designs used are both original Sri Lankan traditional designs as well as designs imported from Java, Indonesia.
