DAY 2 - Sigiriya / Dambulla Cave Temple / Spice Garden / Kandy Lake / Temple of Tooth / Kandy
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Sigiriya
Climb the citadel of Sigiriya which was built in 5th century. Sigiriya is treated as one of the most remarkable creations in the world, built by King Kashyapa
(477-495 AD). Path through the gardens along Stone stairways come to the Lion Gate. Only the rock carving and the brick structure is evident today of the lion’s mouth through which millions of people have walked to admire the beauty of this magnificent citadel. The landscaped gardens around Sigiriya consist or water gardens, boulder gardens and terraced gardens. The usual approach to the rock is through the western (and most elaborate) gate.
Visit, Dambulla Rock temple
Dambulla Rock temple was built by King Walagambahu during the 1st Century B.C. Dambulla is a UENESCO world heritage site. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding and the paintings are done on the ceiling. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of god and goddess.
Proceed to ancient kingdom Kandy
At the spice garden you will be able to discover different spices which Sri Lanka is famous for. These spices are the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine. They are also used in Ayurveda medicine. Not only the spices, but you will be able to see how some spices are grown and processed.
The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), popular for strolling. It's famed for its sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, and for its Esala Perahera annual procession.
Visit Temple of Tooth
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.
Optional: Evening Cultural Show Thereafter witness a cultural show (Kandy dance) in the evening.
Overnight stay at Kandy
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Overnight stay at Kandy