Cultural Triangle Holidays
Why you should visit the Cultural Triangle
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The extensive ruins of the former capitals, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
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The climb up the giant rock fortress of Sigirya
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Dambulla’s cave paintings and Buddha statues
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Elephants in Minneriya
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Elephant trek in Habarana
Our specialists ‘Must Do’
Take one of the hotel bikes and explore the local villages. You’ll be greeted by delighted children along the way.
A little more about the Cultural Triangle
The Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka comprises of Anuradhapura, founded in the 5th century BC and venerated as the capital city for Buddhism. Polonnaruwa was Sri Lanka’s medieval capital where art and architecture were revived.
Sigirya (sometimes known as Lion Rock) was built in the 5th century BC as a fortress and Dambulla the largest cave monastery in the country. This area is well worth a visit for these sites but also found here are elephants, birds and huge swathes of natural landscape.
When to go
October to March.
For more information on the Cultural Triangle, and how best to include it on your holiday to Sri Lanka, please contact Sally on 01285 651 010.
Alternative Suggestions
Vil Uyana
'A Garden of Ponds'
Kandalama
Positioned on the edge of Kandalama Lake.