BEYOND PEACOCK HILL

Activities

With 3 pristine protected national parks [Minneriya, Wasgamuwa & Angammedilla] under 90min drive away, bucolic villages untouched by time and abandoned fortresses, lakes and temples from kingdoms gone by, all within a short ride away, Peacock Hill opens the doors to endless possibilities for adventures in the fabled Cultural Triangle. 

A group of Buddhist monks in orange and maroon robes ascending stone steps towards a seated Buddha statue in an ancient temple ruin.

Rise early, 5am and listen to soothing and spiritual Buddhist chanting from the local 200 year old monastery while enjoying the sunrise or leisurely 60 min afternoon walk to the monastery to witness the evening rituals

Three elephants walking along a grassy bank by a pond covered with white water lilies, with a large leafless tree and dense green forest in the background.

Safari, witness the majestic Minneriya Elephant gatherings and National Park Tours 

A large hill or mountain with a flat top, covered in green trees and dry grass, is seen in the distance. The foreground shows a body of water with a few dead trees protruding from it, and a partly cloudy sky above.

Climb Pidurangala Rock for an amazing view of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and visit Pidurangala Monastery. 

Ancient stone Buddha statue surrounded by tall stone columns in a historical park with trees in the background.

Custom Designed Cultural Tours to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Caved Temple, and ancient cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura 

Hike Kaludiya Pokuna, an ancient 200-year-old abandoned wooded monastery complex, 20 min drive and 3-hour hike.

A lush green mountain reflected in a calm body of water, with trees and ancient stone structures at the base.

Lost folk dance of Sri Lanka, arrange your own private performance by local village folk artists under the star lit sky. 90 min private performance during your dinner

Follow the Elephant Trail to Lost Kingdom of Sigiriya, 3 hour guided jungle trail to Sigiriya. For seasoned walkers.

A lush green field with scattered trees, facing towards a distant mountain with a floating cloud formation in the sky.

Guided Local Paddy Filed and Farm Walk, followed by Traditional Ginger Tea & Farm Meals of Rotti, 10 km to get your 10K daily steps 

Kayaking and private fishing tours, the way locals does. Stroll down the garden to the lake to meet the local fishing folks, early morning kayaking to bring in the overnight catch.

Private Sailing Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and Dinner on the lake. 2 hour private sailing while enjoying breakfast, afternoon tea or dinner.

A rustic wooden dining table set outdoors with teapots, teacups, a glass water bottle, and a variety of snacks and desserts on plates. The setting includes woven placemats and appears to be in a garden or patio area.

Traditional Sri Lankan Cooking Lessons of Cavum and Kokis [Sri Lankan sweetmeats making to take away]