Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya • Dambulla • Anuradhapura • Polonnaruwa • Mihintale
Sri Lanka’s heritage heartland of rock citadels, cave temples, ancient capitals and wildlife-rich plains.

Key Highlights & Activities

No fixed itinerary mix these experiences to suit your pace

Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Heritage

Sigiriya Rock & Dambulla Caves

Climb the lion rock citadel and explore gilded cave temples filled with centuries-old murals and Buddhas.

Anuradhapura stupa
Ancient Cities

Anuradhapura & Polonnaruwa

Cycle or drive between vast stupas, royal pools and stone-carved monasteries of the island’s first kingdoms.

Elephant gathering Minneriya
Safari

Minneriya Elephant Gatherings

Seasonal jeep drives to witness herds congregating on the grasslands around Minneriya’s lake.

Temple of the Tooth / sacred sites
Sacred

Temples & Pilgrimage (Mihintale)

Climb shrines and dagobas at dawn; learn origins of Buddhism in Sri Lanka at Mihintale.

Inspiration Gallery

A few frames from the Cultural Triangle

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