Excursions
Sigiriya is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site in central Sri Lanka, some 160km (100 miles) northeast of the capital. The remains of an ancient palace fortress and city are situated on a vast rock plateau that soars 180m (590ft) above the surrounding countryside. The city dates back to 477 AD and is renowned for its rock paintings and water gardens. It can be reached by rail, car or bus in around three hours.
The sacred city of Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhala dynasty and dates back some 2,500 years. Set on a sacred lake it is the second city of Sri Lanka and a far more relaxing city. There are numerous ruins and temples to see here, including one which holds a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. Kandy is 150km (93 miles) from Colombo.
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