Walks · 8 of the best in Sri Lanka
Pidurangala Rock
View of Sigiriya
About Pidurangala Rock
Pidurangala, the rock just north of Sigiriya, has a Buddhist temple at its base and a cave with a reclining Buddha on the way up. The last stretch is a scramble over boulders, and the reward is the classic view of Sigiriya rock across the forest. It is popular at sunrise. Dress modestly at the temple (cover shoulders and knees).
Why it's on our list
- Sigiriya view
- Cave temple
- Sunrise
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pidurangala Rock before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Pidurangala Rock are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Sigiriya1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Dambulla cave temple17 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Polonnaruwa26 kmCar or taxi 82 min
- Anuradhapura56 kmCar or taxi 172 min