An ancient rock fortress rising straight out of the jungle.
Sigiriya is in Matale District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. It is 178 km by road from Colombo Fort, about 4 hours by car without traffic. From Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) it is 146 km, about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Distances and drive times from Google Maps, checked 2 November 2026.Sigiriya is in the dry zone, so it can be visited most of the year. February to September is mostly dry, with March and April the hottest months. Most rain falls from October to January, during the October and November inter-monsoon and the northeast monsoon. Go early in the morning in any season, before the heat.
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Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Pidurangala Rock
Sigiriya Museum
Royal Gardens
Children under 6 are free. Buy tickets at the entrance or online.
Absolutely! Pidurangala offers the best view OF Sigiriya Rock. It's less crowded, cheaper, and many prefer the sunrise from here. It's a 30-minute climb.
Everything happening here, in one place.
