Sri Lanka · Hiking

Pidurangala Rock Day Tour From Colombo.

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Wattala. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Pidurangala Rock for panoramic views of the Sigiriya area
02 Visit the ancient Buddhist site of Pidurangala Vihara
03 Enjoy a less-crowded alternative to nearby Sigiriya
04 Capture great views and photos of Sigiriya Rock from the summit
05 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo
06 Sri Lankan lunch included in Dambulla

Discover the natural beauty and spiritual heritage of Sri Lanka on this full-day trip to Pidurangala Rock from Colombo. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Sigiriya area, where you’ll visit the ancient Pidurangala Vihara and climb the rock for sweeping views over the surrounding countryside.

Less crowded than nearby Sigiriya, Pidurangala offers a rewarding hike and memorable photo opportunities, including striking views of Sigiriya Rock itself. After the climb, enjoy a Sri Lankan lunch in Dambulla before relaxing on the return journey to Colombo.

Less crowded than nearby Sigiriya, Pidurangala offers a rewarding hike and memorable photo opportunities, including striking views of Sigiriya Rock itself.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Sigiriya

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Much less crowded than Sigiriya, with the same exact views. You could argue that the view is better because you get great photos of Sigiriya.Pidurangala Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pidurangala village of Matale District, Sri Lanka. The temple was constructed on a massive rock called Pidurangala, which is located a few kilometers north of the historical fort Sigiriya.

The route