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 monastery while enjoying the sunrise. 

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.

Ancient stone and brick stairs leading to waterside ruins.
A lush green mountain reflected in a calm body of water, with trees and ancient stone structures at the base.

Wewela Raja Maha Viharaya Monastery Visit, a 100-year-old hermit monks’ monastery. 30 min walk 

A large rocky hill with trees on top, set in a landscape with distant mountains and cloudy sky.

Jungle Trekking to Sigiriya Rock Fortress [2 hours walk each way for seasoned ramblers]

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 

A group of three people walking along the grassy lakeshore with some boats docked nearby and lush trees in the background.

Kayaking and Paddle Boarding at Wewela Lake 

A peacock standing on a fence with a blurred green forest background.

Bird watching

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]