All our drivers and guides were great, and we learnt a lot about their history which put us to shame how ignorant we are.
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Sigiriya Rock fortress, or Lion’s Rock as it is commonly referred to, is the most recognisable site of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. The summit of this almost inaccessible rock looms around 200 metres above the surrounding jungle, and was the setting for a courtly paradise of elegant pavilions amid gardens and pools. The rock was transformed into a recumbent lion by the addition of a brick-built head and foreparts, however nowadays only the paws remain. The rock's natural defences were augmented by broad moats and stone perimeter walls and in the event of an enemy approach, the outer moat was built so as to flood the entire area between the two moats.
The hotel’s rural location feels well off the beaten track, yet the rock fortress of Sigiriya, undoubtedly the region’s premier attraction, is within sight and just a 20-minute drive away. Paddy...
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Located under the shadow of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sigiriya Nature Reserve and in the heart of the Cultural Triangle - Hotel Sigiriya is the perfect...
Located amidst indigenous trees, paddy fields and lush greenery, the resort is sited in the dry zone of the Central Province of Sri Lankan, overlooking the historical Sigiriya Rock Fortress, in the...
Kassapa Lions Rock is a superb midrange hotel ideally located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. The property boasts spectacular views of Sigiriya rock in the midst of a small village...
All our drivers and guides were great, and we learnt a lot about their history which put us to shame how ignorant we are.
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