Kassapa Lions Rock

TIER Mid-range

LOCATION () The Cultural Triangle

Key Facilities

WiFi

Ensuite bathroom

In-Room Safe

Swimming pool

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At the Heart of the Cultural Triangle

An ideally located hotel situated facing the magnificent Sigiriya rock in the midst of a small village named Digampathaha. It is located just 20 minutes from the beautiful and famous town of Dambulla. Kassapa Lions Rock is an ideal base from which you can explore the many picturesque sites famous for historical and cultural importance, such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Ritigala. Kassapa Lions Rock takes you back to an era of lavish grandeur offering calm and serenity, amidst a peaceful and quiet village, to ensure you can relax and enjoy.

Accomodation

Each comfortable chalet comes with air conditioning and standard amenities.

 

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Dining

The open air restaurant surrounded by nature, serves a variety of dishes ranging from eastern to western cuisine. All produce and herbs served are freshly gathered from the nearby village and not forgetting the delicious fresh water fish. The executive chef with a career spanning over 25 years and experience in several star class hotels is ready to serve you the meal you prefer on request. He specialises in everything from European to Chinese, Indian and Sri Lankan dishes. Located on the first floor of the restaurant, it will serve you a wide range of cocktails and sprits from all over the world. After a hard day’s expedition of the countryside, drop in and relax while enjoying the breathtaking view of Sigiriya and Pidurangala Rocks. As twilight sets-in the bar, the cool east wind drafts across the bar deck, giving an ideal atmosphere of homely coziness. Have a tropical fresh arrack punch and gaze at the sky with its millions of stars while listening to the dark.

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Nearby Experiences

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Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, and today it is one of the most beautiful centres of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage and a UNESCO Heritage site.

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Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage site which is proposed to be the 8th wonder of the world. Sigiriya, a massive rock in the green scrub jungle, is perhaps the most memorable place for visitors to Sri Lanka.

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Dambulla Cave Temples

The complex consists of five caves with over 2000 square metres of painted walls and ceilings. It is the largest area of paintings found in the world and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sri Lanka • The Cultural Triangle

Minneriya National Park

During July to September, one of the world’s top ten wildlife spectacles takes place, known as ‘The Gathering’, where more than 250 elephants gather around Minneriya water tank in search of food and water.

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Hurulu Biosphere

In the forest you can spot plenty of elephants, water buffalo and torque macaques. However, sighting are very low of these mammals: loris, wild boar, sloth bear, spotted deer, pangolin, bandicoot rat, porcupine, jackal, leopard, rusty spotted cat, mongoose. The avifauna includes a variety of endemic birds.

Sri Lanka • The Cultural Triangle

Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka, and today it is one of the most beautiful centres of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage and a UNESCO Heritage site.

Sri Lanka • The Cultural Triangle

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage site which is proposed to be the 8th wonder of the world. Sigiriya, a massive rock in the green scrub jungle, is perhaps the most memorable place for visitors to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka • The Cultural Triangle

Dambulla Cave Temples

The complex consists of five caves with over 2000 square metres of painted walls and ceilings. It is the largest area of paintings found in the world and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Sri Lanka • The Cultural Triangle

Minneriya National Park

During July to September, one of the world’s top ten wildlife spectacles takes place, known as ‘The Gathering’, where more than 250 elephants gather around Minneriya water tank in search of food and water.

Sri Lanka • The Cultural Triangle

Hurulu Biosphere

In the forest you can spot plenty of elephants, water buffalo and torque macaques. However, sighting are very low of these mammals: loris, wild boar, sloth bear, spotted deer, pangolin, bandicoot rat, porcupine, jackal, leopard, rusty spotted cat, mongoose. The avifauna includes a variety of endemic birds.

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Sri Lanka Classic – Summer Holidays 2024/2025

Discover Sri Lanka private, tailor-made tour with its most exciting attractions. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, visit ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, taste the world famous teas and spot magnificent leopards and elephants during jeep safaris.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Classic – Summer Holidays 2024/2025

Discover Sri Lanka private, tailor-made tour with its most exciting attractions. Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress, visit ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, taste the world famous teas and spot magnificent leopards and elephants during jeep safaris.

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