Sigiriya & Hiriwaduna Village Tour From Sigiriya
Description
•Pick you up from the hotel in Sigiriya •Our driver/guide will pick you up at 6 : 30 AM •We take you Sigiriya lion rock for the trekking before sunrise. •You can have your breakfast after the trekking •We take you to Hiriwadunna, •A village where trees outnumber people and enjoy a trek across natural trails •After arriving to hiriwadunna, you can start a village trail on this beautiful village •A catamaran boat trip and a bullock cart ride •Also you will be able to see the views of Sigiriya in the distance. •Upon reaching the shore you will be escorted to the house of a village local where your authentic Sri Lankan lunch will be cooked from freshly grown produce. •You can have a lunch there •You will also climb to a tree house which is used as a watch. •End of the day take you back to the hotel in sigiriya Approx. 1 hour
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• Sigiriya, also called Lion Rock Situated in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar. Sigiriya was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982. The rock, which is so steep that its top overhangs the sides, rises to an elevation of 1,144 feet above Sea level and is some 600 feet above the surrounding plain. The Sinhalese king Kashyapa built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on the several acres of ground at the summit, intending it to be a safeguard against his enemies. However, the king was defeated in 495, and the palace fell into ruin. The site soon became a pilgrimage destination, however, and it is now a popular tourist spot. Visitors begin the final ascent to the top through the open paws of the lion, one of the few remaining portions of the palace that are still intact.
• A village where trees outnumber people and enjoy a trek across natural trails • After arriving to hiriwadunna, you can start a village trail on this beautiful village • Hiriwadunna is a beautiful village shaded on either side by a dry zone shrub forest, with unpaved gravel paths and humble village folk will give you a chance to witness the environment of a typical Sri Lankan village life and spot a few unique species of birds . A ride on a bullock cart along a dirt track and through rice paddies down to the picturesque Hiriwadunna Lake will leave you with a sense of peacefulness. This is an unforgettable experience for visitors and will most definitely be one of the places they feel most at peace, during the time spent in Sri Lanka.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
The village tour consisted of an ox wagon ride, about 500m- rather dispensable. Then followed a short walk to the lake, where we were taken by two canoes to the museum village - bring sun protection! One has a beautiful view of Sigiriya over a water lily pond. The cooking class and food was great! The preparation with the typical equipment was presented. For the return trip there was a tuktuk. Overall, everyone was very friendly and devoted!! Time about 2 hours. You can do it, but you don't have to!
