Breakfast at Hotel<br />
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OPTIONAL (USD 30 P.P) Climb *<strong>Sigiriya Rock Fortress - </strong>is home to the 5th Century &ldquo;Fortress in the Sky&rdquo; which is perhaps the most fantastic single wonder of the Island. It is also known as Lion Rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the fortress.&nbsp; Within its triple-moated defence the huge rock rises almost to a sheer height of 500ft.&nbsp; On its summit are the foundations of what was once a great and sumptuous palace and gardens complete with swimming pool. On one of the stairways the only known ancient work of Sinhala secular painting survived in the form of Frescoes of life sized damsels in all the freshness and delicacy of their original color. Sigiriya was never conquered by any of the invading forces that had such an effect on the Island of Sri Lanka.&nbsp; It was however ceded to the British during the colonial rule without force.<br />
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On descending, proceed to <strong>Hiriwadunna Village </strong>to meet with the locals and experience what life is really like in a Sri Lankan Village. &ldquo;The Hiriwadunna Village Trek&rdquo; is a part of a grassroots program organized to benefit the surrounding communities by providing self-employment and partnership opportunities. Hiriwadunna is a village of approximately 2500 people. Enjoy a Bullock Cart Ride at Hiriwadunna Village &amp;Catamaran Safari at the Hiriwadunna Lake.<br />
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Transfer back to Hotel<br />
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<strong>Overnight Stay at </strong><strong>Jetwing Lake, Dambulla</strong><br />
