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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
2 to 4 hours
Hotel Pickup Offered
Speak in : English
Good For Avoiding Crowds
On the day of our climb, we got up at 4AM and made our way to Pidurangala Rock. It was around 25 minutes from our hotel. It’s best to check the time of the sunrise so you can time this well. I was admittedly apprehensive as it can be difficult to hike in the dark, but we just brought our phones and used it as a torch. If you prefer to have your hands free then perhaps bring a headlamp, it would help as the path is really dark.
Once we reached the top, we were rewarded with the view of the first few glorious hues of violet, pink, light yellow streaks of sunrise. We just tried to find our own spot in the massive rock with a good view but expect to share it with others.
● Bottled water
● Wi Fi on board
● Private transportation
● Luxury Safari Jeep or Tuk Tuk
● Pick up & Drop ( Dambulla, Sigiriya, Habarana Area )
X Lunch
X All Fees and Taxes
Departure & Return
Departure Points
● Dambulla, Sri Lanka
● Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
● Habarana, Sri Lanka
● Minneriya, Sri Lanka
Departure Time
● 4:30 AM
Return Details
● Returns to original departure point
Pidurangala Rock used to be the site of a Buddhist monastery hence, at the base you’d see the Pidurangala Sigiri Ramaha Viharaya Temple. Halfway through the hike you’d come across the Pidurangala Temple or The Royal Cave Temple, home to a giant reclining Buddha made from bricks and is 12.5 meters long. You won’t be able to hike Pidurangala Rock without passing by it.
On the day of our climb, we got up at 4AM and made our way to Pidurangala Rock. It was around 25 minutes from our hotel. It’s best to check the time of the sunrise so you can time this well. I was admittedly apprehensive as it can be difficult to hike in the dark, but we just brought our phones and used it as a torch. If you prefer to have your hands free then perhaps bring a headlamp, it would help as the path is really dark.
Once we reached the top, we were rewarded with the view of the first few glorious hues of violet, pink, light yellow streaks of sunrise. We just tried to find our own spot in the massive rock with a good view but expect to share it with others.
After enjoying the view, we then set out to find our “instagram spot”. We found that the whole top felt a bit crowded but we headed down to the right side of the rock —right, if you are facing Sigriya and there it was less crowded. We stayed there and took our pictures, chatted a bit until it was time to head back as we had to still pick up the rest of our group and head to Sigriya.
No matter what time of the day you go, once you reach the top, you’d be rewarded with a gorgeous view of the countryside, the jungles beneath, and various rock formations. It might be good to visit during sunset too, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to try it. This definitely gives the best view Sigriya Rock.
Additional Info
● Confirmation will be received at time of booking
● Not wheelchair accessible
● Service animals not allowed
● Not recommended for pregnant travelers
● No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
● For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start
time.
● If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount
you paid will not be refunded.
● Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not
be accepted.
● Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
● This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather,
you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.