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A closer look at Sigiriya
Sigiriya, also known as Lion Rock, is an ancient rock fortress and one of Sri Lanka's most iconic archaeological landmarks, rising dramatically above the surrounding plains.
Travel region
Cultural Triangle
District
Matale
Central Province
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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
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A field guide to Sigiriya
Three essential notes, collected as pages. Use the controls or your keyboard arrows to explore them.
Season notes
Best time to visit
January to April
Sigiriya field notes
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Destination images
Sigiriya gallery
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Route planning note
The best version of Sigiriya depends on what surrounds it. We use this stop as part of a paced private route, not as an isolated checklist item.
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