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Sigiriya
Sri Lanka · Central Province
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite approximately 180 m (590 ft) high.
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Things to do in Sigiriya
- Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Trip with Lunch : Private & All-Inclusive · 14 h · from $110 · 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Wilpattu National Park Jeep Safari from Negombo / Waikkal (All Inclusive) · 16 h · from $152 · 4.9/5 (122 reviews)
- Sigiriya & Habarana: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride Experience · 4 h · from $275 · 4.9/5 (140 reviews)
- Private Jeep Safari at Minneriya National Park to Visit Elephants · 4 h · from $34.87 · 4.9/5 (413 reviews)
- Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Day Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car · 6 h · from $38.50 · 4.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Minneriya National Park Private Jeep Safari with Expert Guide · 4 h · from $35 · 4.9/5 (86 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+5:30 · 11.5 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Central Province
- On the map
- 7.95° N, 80.76° E
Near Sigiriya
- Anuradhapura · 57 km away
- Mahiyangana · 73 km away
- Kandy · 74 km away
- Kadugannawa · 81 km away
- Puttalam · 103 km away
- Batticaloa · 106 km away
More of Sri Lanka
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Where to stay
Sigiri Hibiscus Villa
10/10 · 77 reviews
Jungle Eco Lodge & Safari
9.9/10 · 129 reviews
Sashini Homestay
9.8/10 · 158 reviews
il Frangipane
9.7/10 · 1721 reviews
Yashi's Place Sigiriya
9.7/10 · 251 reviews
Sigiri Enaya Cottage
9.7/10 · 230 reviews
Manju Homestay
9.7/10 · 185 reviews
Atha Resort
9.6/10 · 1446 reviews
Thal Sewana
9.6/10 · 826 reviews
Nice View Lodge
9.6/10 · 652 reviews