Minneriya Elephant Safari
Jeep safaris to see wild elephants at Minneriya, famous for “The Gathering” of herds in the dry season.
- Upscale
- Experience
Hangover Hostels Sigiriya
The Cultural Triangle branch of Hangover Hostels, a social base for climbing Sigiriya and Pidurangala.
- Budget
Pidurangala Rock
The rock next to Sigiriya, with the best view of the Lion Rock itself, best climbed at sunrise.
- Budget
- Experience
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Sri Lanka’s medieval capital, a UNESCO site best explored by bicycle, with the famous Gal Vihara rock-cut Buddhas.
- Upscale
- Experience
Roy’s Villa Hostel
A social yet luxurious hostel near Sigiriya with an infinity pool over rice paddies, nightly family dinners and daily group trips.
- Mid-range
- Infinity pool
- Family dinners
- Group trips
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
The 5th-century Lion Rock fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with frescoes, a mirror wall and summit palace ruins.
- Upscale
- Experience
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About Sigiriya
Sigiriya’s Lion Rock, a 5th-century fortress on top of a giant granite boulder, is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous sights. Neighbouring Pidurangala rock gives the classic view back towards it, best at sunrise.
It is a great base for the Cultural Triangle: Dambulla’s cave temples, Polonnaruwa and elephant safaris at Minneriya are all close by.