ROCS Guided Holidays 19 Day Sri Lanka, Maldives & Dubai 2024

DAY 4 DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA – POLONNARUWA

Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards prepare yourselves for a never before made experience to climb the majestic Sigiriya rock fortress! A resulted palace complex of a family feud in the ancient times which made Sigiriya the fortress in the skies. You can marvel each step you take from the entrance itself to the wonders this site beholds! On a lucky day you can still witness the water fountain system functioning in the water garden which is first. Then walk through the boulder garden to the terrace garden and do not miss to climb and witness the beautiful frescoes which are protected to this date. You then walk along the mirror wall, where you can see the interesting verses inscribed by visitors who arrived at the rock since long time ago. Arrive at the magnificent lion paw, which will give you a glimpse of the wonders that are above. Take a minute to relax and capture few photos before heading to the top. When you reach the peak you will have a 360-degree view of the area where you will realize the splendour of scenery on top, of the lush greenery, the lakes with views as far as you can imagine. Also viewing the historical ruins on the peak, take a moment to imagine yourself as the mighty ruler of this Kingdom and feel like Royalty! From here travel back in time as you head to explore the second ancient capital of the island, in the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa. The era of the Polonnaruwa kingdom is known as a golden era in the island. You will learn the history and importance it holds and how this once self-sufficient land gives lessons for life even today. The well preserved

SRI LANKA, MALDIVES & DUBAI 2024

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