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# Sigiriya

## Travel Guide

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## Visit Sigiriya

Things to do

#### Famous for its remarkable elevated citadel, this ancient city is one of the many art and architectural wonders that grace the Cultural Triangle.

Visit Sigiriya to explore a magnificent feat of architectural engineering, which ranks among Sri Lanka’s most significant historical landmarks. See the remains of a millennia-old palace and fortress, browse examples of beautiful rock paintings and wander amid ornamental gardens. Sigiriya dates back to the 3rd century B.C., when monks inhabited the area. It grew to prominence under the rule of King Kassapa in the late 400s. 

The city’s crowning glory is Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site perched atop a 1,200-foot (365-metre) tall outcrop. King Kassapa chose the outcrop as the location for his stronghold royal palace and pleasure gardens. Climb to the summit via the rickety staircase to discover the remnants of courtyards, pavilions and pools set around terraced gardens. Marvel at panoramic views of lush tea plantations and mountain ranges.

Find artistic treasures spread around the foothills. With symmetrical lawns, ponds and fountains, the Water Gardens evoke images of a miniature Versailles. Follow winding walkways through woodland and past rock-cut arches in the Boulder Gardens. At the base of the southern entrance is Cobra Hood Cave, which resembles the neck of a cobra flattened to an expanded hood.

Be sure to see the sublime Sigiriya Damsels frescoes, located halfway up Lion Rock. The paintings depict 21 topless woman, some tossing flower petals and others carrying fruit plates. Nearby is the Mirror Wall, a gleaming wall festooned with centuries-old graffiti.

Learn more about the fortress and the city’s trade history at the Sigiriya Museum. Elsewhere in the city visit religious landmarks such as Pidurangala Ancient Forest Monastery, Ramakele Stupa and Sigiriya Temple. Catch a rickshaw to Pidurangala Rock, where monks have lived for over 2,000 years.

Sigiriya is about a 15-minute drive by car from Dambulla. Buses travel regularly between the two cities but the trip may be a bit longer. Many people choose to visit as a daytrip. Stay overnight at a homestay or hotel and linger a while in the shadow of this extraordinary setting. Travel on to other destinations in the Cultural Triangle, including [Kandy](https://www.expedia.ca/Kandy.d178045.Destination-Travel-Guides) and [Polonnaruwa](https://www.expedia.ca/Polonnaruwa.d6034975.Destination-Travel-Guides).

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Hotel Sigiriya

Hotel Road Sigiriya 

CA $161

CA $212 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa resort in Sigiriya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)

Old property not well maintained. Rooms are small.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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201D, Thalkote Rd, Ehalagala Sigiriya 

CA $51

CA $68 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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8.2/10 Very Good! (117 reviews)

We booked 3 nights in a deluxe double room - if that was the case I dread to think what their standard rooms were like. Our room was damp and mouldy. Our clothes in the suitcases smelt damp. The room had big cobwebs everywhere. The ceiling fan was filthy. The bathroom had mould and the toilet brush ...

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Town Sigiriya Sigiriya 

CA $110

CA $143 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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Big hotel complex but very well run

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Kurulu Uyana, Pidurangala Sigiriya 

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#### Ancient City of Sigiriya

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CA $40

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CA $103

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CA $53

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