Cycling trip in an authentic village, rice fields, markets and climb Pidurangala rock monastery in Sigiriya
Take an enlightening and excitingcycling trip through the rustic rural community of Sigiriya accompanied by an expert guide. It’s not a merecycling trip but an authentic encounter with the local village folkto experience their lifestyles, culture and hospitality. By authentic we mean it’s a true village scenario, not one set up as a tourist attraction.
Since the village is predominantly agriculture based, there is ample opportunity to see conventional rice fields, vegetable farming, cultivation of native yams and other crops, poultry keeping, bee keeping and much more. It’s a pure interaction with the sons of the soil who labor with the good earth to earn a living. For those with a knack for adventure, try climbing the makeshift “tree house” from where the villagers keep watch and drive-away the wild animals during the night. You can also lend a hand in some of the activities, chitchat with the villagers and learn about the traditional agricultural practices. Next head to one of their humble homes for a refreshing cup of Ceylon Tea served with a piece of jaggery (a sweet brown sugar made from solidified palm sap). And if you are lucky enough you might also have an encounter with fish vendors selling fresh-water fish caught from the nearby lakes and vegetable vendors with baskets of produce on hand-pushed carts.
