The correct way to experience Sigiriya is before the gates open. The 5th-century water gardens in half-light, the Mirror Wall, the cloud-maiden frescoes and the summit view as the light breaks across the Cultural Triangle.
Knuckles Mountain Range - Guided Trek
Duration:
- Full day - 6 to 7 hrs
Fitness level (1-5):
- 3/5 - moderate to challenging
The Knuckles UNESCO biosphere reserve east of Kandy - cloud forest above 1,500 metres, endemic birds, river crossings and ridge routes with views across the central highlands. Almost none of Sri Lanka’s standard itineraries include it.
