The Ceylon Triple Crown
Route
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Negombo → Sigiriya → Knuckles → Kandy Visit → Negombo
Total Distance
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500km - 550Km
Duration
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03 Days (02 Overnight Stays at Sigiriya and Knuckles)
Experience the awe of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka's legendary 5th-century fortress rising dramatically from the jungle. Park your bike to tackle the sheer 200-meter ascent, passing the colossal lion's paw entrance and remarkably preserved ancient frescoes along the way. The summit rewards with breathtaking views across forests and reservoirs from what was once a royal citadel. After your descent, relax with a swim in the ancient Sigiriya Tank or head to nearby Pidurangala Rock for unbeatable sunset views of the Lion Rock formation. Recharge with local specialties like creamy buffalo yogurt drizzled with palm syrup.
Shift gears into adventure at the Knuckles Range, a UNESCO-listed wilderness where misty peaks and rugged trails challenge every rider. Carve through cloud-kissed ridges to reach Mini World’s End, a sheer cliff with panoramic views of the Dumbara Valley. Splash through mountain streams andspot wild horses grazing near Sera Falls, where you can cool off in natural pools.
Discover Kandy, Sri Lanka's mist-wrapped hill capital, where every bend in the road reveals another wonder.Glide past the shimmering Kandy Lake to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, where ancient Buddhist traditions come alive. Then test your skills on the Peradeniya-Kandy Road, a thrilling stretch of sweeping turns through lush hillsides.
As evening falls, wander through vibrant Kandy Market for aromatic spices and hand crafted souvenirs before catching a traditional Kandyan dance performance with fire-walkers and drummers.
