Viewpoint · Sigiriya
Pidurangala Rock
A former monastery rock facing Sigiriya. The last section is a short scramble over boulders; the reward is the classic view of Sigiriya.
- Best season
- February to September. Some rain from October to January.
- Time to allow
- 2 hr (at least 1 hr 30 min)
- Best time of day
- Sunset. Open 05:00 to 18:30.
- Entry
- LKR 1,000 (to confirm)
- What to wear
- Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
- Good for
- A proper walk, older children and adults
Collected at the temple at the foot of the rock.
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Nearby places
- Sigiriya Rock FortressUnder 1 km away · Sigiriya
- Elephant safari (Minneriya or Kaudulla)About 10 km away · Sigiriya
- Popham's ArboretumAbout 15 km away · Dambulla
- Dambulla cave templeAbout 17 km away · Dambulla
- Ritigala forest monasteryAbout 20 km away · Anuradhapura
- Ibbankatuwa megalithic tombsAbout 20 km away · Dambulla