Things to Do in Sigiriya
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Citadel Of Sigiriya - Lion Rock
#1 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 12394 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Rock Climbing, Nature
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsOne of the underrated and unique attractions of Sigiriya is the ‘Lion Rock’. Nearly 200 meters high, this big rock is magnificent because of its structure that looks like a lion. At present, only vague structure of the entire rock with the paws are left. The outline structure of the remaining walls does give you an impression as to how ...Read more about Citadel Of Sigiriya - Lion RockCitadel Of Sigiriya - Lion Rock Tours and Tickets -
The Sigiriya Fortress
#2 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 13073 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Outdoors, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Architecture , Fort
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
30 USD 07:00 am - 05:30 pmDetailsThe fortress was designed by the King Kasyapa to serve as his capital. Accordingly, prior to its abandonment, Sigiriya was surrounded by magnificent moats, gardens, palaces and had four gates. A gigantic replica of lion served as the entrance. Although only the claws and paw survive to this day, their size serves as a reminder of the grandeur of th...Read more about The Sigiriya FortressThe Sigiriya Fortress Tours and Tickets -
Golden Temple Of Dambulla
#3 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 9163 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Cave, Cavern, Statue, Tourist Center, F...
Dambulla Golden Temple, Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka
11 USD 07:30 am - 07:00 pmDetailsComprising of over 80 caves containing paintings and sculptures, this is another World Heritage Site within the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka, about twelve miles from the Sigiriya Fortress. In spite of the place being a popular tourist destination, it carries a feeling of serenity and calm, as if stepping in another world. There are five main cave...Read more about Golden Temple Of Dambulla -
Cobra Hood Cave
#4 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 10216 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Garden, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Rock Climbing, Nature
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsMoving to the next level from the Boulder Gardens, you can see a cobra shaped rock, popularly known as Cobra Hood Cave. Raise your head and you will see that the rock is shaped as a cobra’s hood. According to the facts from Ramayana, Sita was captivated here. You can see many pre-historic drawings made of its wall, providing some link between...Read more about Cobra Hood Cave -
Minneriya National Park
#5 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 2760 times in trip plans
Outdoors, National Park, Wildlife Park, Wildlife Safari, Tourist Center, Family ...
Habarana-Polonnaruwa Road, Habarana , Sri Lanka
24 USD 06:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsAn hour drive from Sigiriya will take you to this beautiful national park of Sri Lanka. It is centrally located and is considered as the best place in Sri Lanka to observe wild Asian elephants. In fact, the park is said to be the home of largest number of Asian elephants. You need to reach the entrance, located at Habarana. From there, you will get...Read more about Minneriya National Park -
Pidurangala Rock Temple
#6 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 7878 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors, View Point, Ancient Ruin, Tou...
Pidurangala, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
2 USD 08:30 am - 05:30 pmDetailsOffering a gorgeous view of the dense Sri Lankan forest, the Pidurangala Rock is nearly as tall as the nearby Sigiriya. From the top you can view the entire Sigiriya complex while at the base is a Buddhist monastery and temple. The climb is steep and unmarked, and often ignored by tourists, but the view and the feeling of being closer to nature mor...Read more about Pidurangala Rock Temple -
The Sigiriya Museum
#7 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 9749 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Museum, Educational Site, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Spec...
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
5 USD 08:30 am - 05:30 pmDetailsLocated just 200m from the Sigiriya fortress, the museum has a number of displays featuring the history of the region. The displays are simple, but informative and provide an excellent context to the whole Sigiriya complex. The museum also contains recreation of the Frescoes, a few writings from the Mirror Wall and a model of the fortress .Read more about The Sigiriya Museum -
Frescoes
#8 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 10225 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Family And Kids
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
30 USD 07:00 am - 05:30 pmDetailsThe Sigiriya Frescoes, might once have been one of the largest collection of ancient painting in the world. Reportedly, painted by artists perched 100m from the ground, the Frescoes were a collection of nearly 500 paintings and covered the entire rock face. Made with vivid colors, these depict beautiful women, said to be the women of the King...Read more about Frescoes -
Pethikada
#9 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 11375 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Statue, Tourist Center, Family And Kid...
Pethikada, Sigiriya Village, Central Province, Sri Lanka
N/A 24-hrsDetailsThis award winning art gallery is filled with traditional and modern paintings, traditional handicrafts like wooded sculptures, statues and lacquer works. It is a must-see place for anyone interested in looking at Sri Lankan art in its purest form. You can also witness a blend of modern and traditional as the age old patterns, colors and techniques...Read more about Pethikada -
Sigiriya Craft Village
#10 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 8296 times in trip plans
Village, Family And Kids, Arts And Crafts, Souvenir Shop
Kimbissa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsIf you wish to buy authentic fabrics and other items of Sri Lanka, come to Sigiriya craft village. Step into the village and you will be exposed to various shops selling batiks, brass-works, ornamental pots, handloom textiles, wood carvings and silver jewelry. Shopkeepers let the visitors to witness the craftwork of the craftsmen as well. Nic...Read more about Sigiriya Craft Village -
The Sky Palace
#11 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 8978 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Outdoors, Garden, Family And Kids, Adventure, Rock Climbing, Na...
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
30 USD 07:00 am - 05:30 pmDetailsSituated on an enormous rock, surrounded by lush forest and painted a gleaming white, the Sky Palace, is said to have resembled a gigantic floating cloud in its hey day. The walls of the rock were also covered in paintings (the Frescoes), adding to the opulence of the whole structure. The climb up to the palace is a bit strenuous and recommended on...Read more about The Sky Palace -
The Mirror Wall
#12 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 8850 times in trip plans
Art And Culture, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Nature
Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
30 USD 07:00 am - 05:30 pmDetailsThe Mirror Wall, once buffed to perfection so as to reflect the King's face, has survived the ravages of time for over 1600 years. Reached by climbing the Lion Staircase halfway in the Sigiriya Fortress, the wall today is an orange hued, flat slab. It is covered with writings from travelers – learned scholars, historians as well as comm...Read more about The Mirror Wall -
Boulder Gardens
#13 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 9616 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Garden, Family And Kids, Nature
Sigiriya , Sri Lanka
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsLocated adjacent to the water gardens, stand boulder gardens. Covering nearly the entire western side of Sigiriya rock, these gardens were built by King Kasyapa, in the year 1600. The striking feature of these gardens is the design. Stones are placed in a certain irregular pattern to create an illusion of harmony. Take a tour within the garden and ...Read more about Boulder Gardens -
Water Gardens
#14 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 8955 times in trip plans
Water Body, Garden, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Nature
Central Province, Matale District, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsMoving to ahead of boulder gardens, the route will take you to the water gardens. This area has both small as well as large water gardens. The first garden you come across is a miniature one, situated in the interior of the inner walls. It consists of a courtyard, pools; cisterns where you can stroll around the place or event sit for some time. The...Read more about Water Gardens -
Sigiriya Elephant Ride
#15 of 16 Things to do in Sigiriya | Added 8743 times in trip plans
Outdoors, Safari, Tour, Family And Kids, Nature
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
25 USD 07:00 am - 06:00 pmDetailsIf you wish to explore Sigiriya in the best way, get on the back of any of the elephants that local tour guides offer to take a trip around the place. The elephant will walk pass through the forest and will take you to a lake covered in lilys. The entire journey is quite exciting and doesn’t last more than an hour. Great way to enjoy with family!Read more about Sigiriya Elephant Ride
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