Whether you're visiting Sigiriya for a few days or are a localite, Sigiriya is sure to have something new for you. Explore our guide that tells you about the best tourist places to visit and things to do in Sigiriya. This guide will give you an idea about the popular attractions, upcoming tourist spots, and off-beat things to do in Sigiriya. This makes it easy to plan weekends or long vacations in Sigiriya. We have compiled this cool stuff to do in Sigiriya keeping in mind the points of interest for families, groups, and romantic couples. Looking at the activities for adventure junkies in Sigiriya listed here will get the blood rushing and adrenaline pumping through your veins.
Check out free places to visit in Sigiriya which you can visit without spending a penny. Handpicked tours, day trips, and excursions in Sigiriya will make your visit comfortable. You will also find the opening and closing time, along with the time required to cover major attractions. This will help you to have a flawless plan without much hassle. We have also included eateries in Sigiriya recommended by locals.
Tourist Attractions in Sigiriya
Take a look at these famous tourist attractions in Sigiriya that are a must-visit!
#1 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1625 itineraries
Tags:Outdoors, Rock Climbing, Nature
Address:Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Timings: 24-hrs
Details
One 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 presen...Read more
#2 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1820 itineraries
Tags:Art And Culture, Outdoors, Architecture , Fort
Address:Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings:07:00 am - 05:30 pm
Details
The 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 gigan...Read more
Tags:Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Cave
Address:Dambulla Golden Temple, Dambulla, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings:07:30 am - 07:00 pm
Details
Comprising 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 ...Read more
#4 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1425 itineraries
Tags:Outdoors, Garden, Rock Climbing, Nature
Address:Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Timings: 24-hrs
Details
Moving 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...Read more
#5 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 307 itineraries
Tags:Outdoors, National Park, Wildlife Park, Wildlife Safari
Address:Habarana-Polonnaruwa Road, Habarana , Sri Lanka
Timings:06:00 am - 06:00 pm
Details
An 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 fac...Read more
#6 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1054 itineraries
Tags:Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors
Address:Pidurangala, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
Details
Offering 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 Bud...Read more
#7 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1349 itineraries
Tags:Art And Culture, Museum, Educational Site, Specialty Museum
Address:Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings:08:30 am - 05:30 pm
Details
Located 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 ...Read more
#8 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1626 itineraries
Tags:Art And Culture
Address:Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings:07:00 am - 05:30 pm
Details
The 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 colle...Read more
#9 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1667 itineraries
Tags:Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Statue
Address:Pethikada, Sigiriya Village, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings: 24-hrs
Details
This 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 ...Read more
#10 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1161 itineraries
Tags:Village, Arts And Crafts, Souvenir Shop
Address:Kimbissa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Timings: 24-hrs
Details
If 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, ornamenta...Read more
#11 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1257 itineraries
Tags:Art And Culture, Outdoors, Garden, Adventure
Address:Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings:07:00 am - 05:30 pm
Details
Situated 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 als...Read more
#12 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1348 itineraries
Tags:Art And Culture, Nature
Address:Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Timings:07:00 am - 05:30 pm
Details
The 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 Fortre...Read more
#13 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1307 itineraries
Tags:Outdoors, Garden, Nature
Address:Sigiriya , Sri Lanka
Timings: 24-hrs
Details
Located 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...Read more
#14 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1282 itineraries
Tags:Water Body, Garden, Nature
Address:Central Province, Matale District, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Timings: 24-hrs
Details
Moving 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...Read more
#15 of 40 Things To Do in Sigiriya
- Used in 1248 itineraries
Tags:Outdoors, Nature
Address:Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Timings:07:00 am - 06:00 pm
Details
If 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 an...Read more
Ever wondered how a website with more than a million points of interests assigns scores to its attractions? These scores determine the popularity of a particular attraction in a city and also helps you in the trip planning process. Read on to know how we determine which attractions top the charts and which can be given a miss!
