🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Sigiriya Rock
- ✓fresco
- ✓Mirror Wall
- ✓Lion's Paw
- ✓Pidurangala Rock
Also check attractions in other Sri Lanka cities:
Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Lion Rock, Sky Palace Ruins
🌐Other Cities in Sri Lanka
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Water Garden Sigiriya Hotel
- ★Jetwing Vil Uyana
- ★Sigiriya Village Hotel
- ★Back of Beyond Dehigaha Ela
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Sigiri Lion Lodge Restaurant
$10-18Sri Lankan rice and curry buffet
•Gamagedara Village Food
$8-15Traditional village-style cooking
•Pradeep's Restaurant
$6-12Home-cooked Sri Lankan meals
•Hotel Sigiriya Restaurant
$12-20International and local buffet
Also check restaurants in other Sri Lanka cities:
🛍️ Shopping
💡 Travel Tips
- • Climb Sigiriya Rock early (7-8 AM) to avoid midday heat and crowds - opens 7 AM
- • Bring water, sun protection, and wear sturdy shoes - 1200+ steps to summit
- • Pidurangala Rock offers alternative view of Sigiriya - easier climb, cheaper entry (500 LKR)
- • Combined tickets with Dambulla Cave Temple save money for Cultural Triangle tour
- • Wasps occasionally nest on rock - follow guide instructions if swarm present
- • Evening visit to Sigiriya Museum provides historical context - included in rock ticket
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
January to April (dry season with clear skies for photography)
💰Daily Budget
$50-90 per day (including Sigiriya entrance fee $30 for foreigners)/day
👥Popular With
History enthusiastsArchaeological site loversPhotographersCultural Triangle travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay
1-2 days (Sigiriya Rock half-day, Pidurangala or nearby sites half-day)
🌐Timezone
SLST (UTC+5:30)
💬Local Language
Sinhala primary, English in tourist hotels and around rock site
💱Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) - ATM in nearby Inamaluwa (5km), carry cash for entrance fees
📅Sigiriya 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
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Morning
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climb of Sigiriya Rock (7 AM start)
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Morning
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View ancient frescoes (Sigiriya Maidens)
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Morning
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Walk the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti
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Morning
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Summit palace ruins and panoramic views
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Morning
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Lunch at Sigiri Lion Lodge Restaurant
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Morning
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Dinner at Gamagedara Village Food
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Afternoon
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rest or visit Sigiriya Museum
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Evening
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