Dambulla & Sigiriya
Best time to be there
During our winter months, when the humidity is lower and the temperature more comfortable for sightseeing and exploration. However, the monsoon season of May to September should not be discounted for travel as the whole of Sri Lanka is bursting into lush greenery due to the rainfall showing you a side of this island not everyone sees.
Fly to
Colombo (Sri Lankan Airlines daily)
flying time
10 hours non-stop
time difference
GMT +6 hours
Visas
Required for British Nationals from 1st January 2012.
Health Requirements
Yellow fever if arriving from endemic area
Itineraries
Classic Sri Lanka
The island of Sri Lanka is shaped like an enormous teardrop falling from the southern tip of India, separated by a series of stepping-stone coral islets. Read more ...
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148km from Colombo, Dambulla is a unique historical site and part of the "Cultural Triangle". Founded in the 1st-century BC by King Valegamba, Dambulla is home to over 80 caves, some of which have been used by the monks for meditation. Five of these caves display Hindu statues dating back to the 12th-century AD, sculptures and paintings - the latest of which date back to the late 18th-century. The temple is a perfect location to witness the evolution of the ancient Sri Lankan arts.
The ancient city of Sigiriya has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ruins of this ancient rock fortress and former capital lie on 'Lion's Rock' and date back to the 5th Century. Ancient gardens with walled terraces and moats still surround the settlement whilst frescoes can still be seen on the rock face.
Suggested Dambulla & Sigiriya Accommodation
Heritance Kandalama
Kandalama is an ingeniously designed eco-friendly hotel, set against a verdant backdrop of unspoilt tropical jungle. Rocks, caves, running water and wild woodland creeper feature...
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