Climbing Pidurangala Rock was amazing and we think it’s something every visitor should do while traveling in Sri Lanka. So, if you want to check out Pidurangala Rock for yourself, we wrote this blog with ALL of the info you should know before you go! Sigiriya is one of the most popular towns in Sri Lanka, so it was a no-brainer that we decided to visit on our recent trip. But, we wanted more from the town than just a trip to Sigiriya Rock, therefore, we decided to spend much of our time exploring the less touristic things to do in Sigiriya.

Sigiriya, site in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century CE on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar. The rock, which is so steep that its top overhangs the sides, rises to an elevation of 1,144 feet (349 metres) above sea level and is some 600 feet (180 metres) above the surrounding plain. Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, designated a World Heritage site in 1982. The Sinhalese king Kashyapa I (reigned 477–495) built a palace in the shape of a monumental lion on the several acres of ground at the summit, intending it to be a safeguard against his enemies. However, the king was defeated in 495, and the palace fell into ruin. The site soon became a pilgrimage destination, however, and it is now a popular tourist spot. Visitors begin the final ascent to the top through the open paws of the lion, one of the few remaining portions of the palace that are still intact.