Scale the 5th-century sky palace for an unforgettable journey through ancient royal gardens, spiraling stone stairways, and sky-high citadel ruins where every level from the famous frescoes of the Sigiriya maidens to the gleaming Mirror Wall and the monumental lion’s paws that guard the final ascent rewards climbers with panoramic views of the jungle plains and remnants of a 5th-century palace in the clouds.
The Matale Spice Gardens, tucked in the fertile hills between Kandy and Dambulla, offer a rich sensory escape and a flavorful journey through the roots of the island’s culinary and wellness traditions. A guided tour often includes a live demonstration, tastings, and natural product samplings, making this an educational and fragrant stop.
Five interconnected caves adorned with over 150 Buddha statues, vibrant murals, and intricate carvings that span more than two millennia the Dambulla Cave Temples are a sacred network of five caves, adorned with over 150 Buddha statues, vibrant murals, and intricate carvings that span more than two millennia – some of Sri Lanka’s most magnificent and best-preserved ancient religious sites
Venture into the heart of Minneriya on Jeep Safari, for one of Asia’s greatest wildlife spectacles—The Gathering that takes place as the dry season, from July to October, when hundreds of wild elephants are drawn to the open plains, wetlands, and dense forest around the ancient Minneriya Tank to bathe, feed on the lush vegetation and play in their natural habitat.