Land at the busy capital of Sri Lanka before moving back centuries to the ancient capital of King Kasyapa at Sigiriya. Hear the stories of the erstwhile kingdom from the locals and spend a restful night there.

Cycling through the 1000-year-old monuments of the ancient royal capital of Ceylon you will see the richness of culture in those well-preserved ruins. The afternoon visit to the Sigiriya rock fortress is a photographer’s dream-come-true. With a large landscape covered with gardens, fountains, and pools your camera will be busy clicking. See the intricate fresco works on the mirror wall and wonder at the craftsmanship of the ancient Sri Lankans.

On the road to Kandy, the 1st Century BC Dambulla cave temples will keep you enthralled with 2000 sq. meters of painted walls and ceilings. There are more than 150 images of Buddha. The cave is dominated by a large carving of the Buddha spanning 14 meters. Pass the spice gardens on the way and enjoy their smell as you see Batik prints in various colors being done. At Kandy see the most famous Buddhist temple and have a drive around the Lake Area. Kandy is the most sacred place for Buddhists around the world.