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Around 0600 hrs leave for Pinnawala to visit the Elephant Orphanage, which is located on the banks of the Maha Oya. Most of the elephants in the orphanage are raised to maturity after having been found abandoned or injured in the country's jungles. It is interesting to visit at the feeding and bathing time. After visit to Pinnawala continue journey to Dambulla via Kurunegala.

Dambulla to visit the Rock Cave Temples which dates back to 1st Century BC, this is the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka. It has five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. In 1983 the architecture was embellished with arched colonnades and gabled entrances. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. After visiting the Dambulla Temples continue journey to Sigiriya.

Visit Sigiriya to visit the Rock Fortress and Frescoes. Sigiriya was created by King Kasyapa who reigned between 477 and 495 AD. The summit of this almost inaccessible rock is 180 m (600 ft) 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 of which only the paws remain. Broad moats and stone perimeter walls augmented the rock’s natural defences. In the event of an enemy approach, the outer moat was built so as to flood the entire area between the two moats. On completion return to Colombo via Kurunegala to spend the rest of your stay.

Facilities

Following services are included in cost and tour itinerary

• Air-conditioned private transportation.
• English Speaking chauffeur guide up to 6 pax.
• English Speaking Tour guide for groups of 7 above.
• All entrance fees as per the above itinerary.

Following services are not included in our cost and tour itinerary

• Personal expenses such as Telephone Calls, Beverages and all other extra expenses.
• Tips.
• Permits for camera & Video.

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