Sigiriya - A historical gem in Srilanka

Following topics I would be covering in this travel blog.

Why I chose Sigiriya

  • How to get to Sigiriya
  • Where to stay in Sigiriya
  • When to visit Sigiriya
  • Things to do in Sigiriya
  • When to trek Sigiriya/Pidurangala rock
  • Next in Srilanka

  • Why I chose Sigiriya How to get to Sigiriya 
  • Where to stay in Sigiriya 
  • When to visit Sigiriya 
  • Things to do in Sigiriya 
  • When to trek Sigiriya/Pidurangala rock
  • Next in Srilanka


    • Why I chose Sigiriya

    How to get to Sigiriya

    Where to stay in Sigiriya

    When to visit Sigiriya

    Things to do in Sigiriya

    When to trek Sigiriya/Pidurangala rock

    Next in Srilanka








    Why I chose Sigiriya

    How to get to Sigiriya

    Where to stay in Sigiriya

    When to visit Sigiriya

    Things to do in Sigiriya

    When to trek Sigiriya/Pidurangala rock

    Next in Srilanka


    Sigiriya - the place of buddhist monks in 2nd and 3rd century BC is located in central province in Srilanka. When King Kasyapa conqured this place in 5th century AD, monks were asked to move out to Pidurangala - a nearby peaceful place surrounded by lush green forest. Both Sigiriya and Pidurangala rocks are still beautiful treks- specially if you do it at sun rise or sun set time.




    lake 


    8th wonder

    agricultural engineering

    200m height


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