Sigiriya Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
ancient rock fortress near Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
About Sigiriya
Sigiriya is famous for its high red stone fortress and palace ruins which are surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. The rock is believed by Hindus to be the site of the fortress of Ravana, the main villain in the epic Ramayana. There is also theNaipena Guhava(Cobra Hood Cave), which Hindus believe is where Ravana imprisoned Rama's wife Sita after kidnapping her. The fortress is 200 metres above the surrounding plain (370 metres above sea level). The rock was a Buddhist monastery between the third century BC to 477 CE. The palatial complex on the top of the rock were built by King Kashyapa (477 – 495 CE), who had seized power after committing patricide. The rightful heir to the throne, Moggallana, fled to South India. Fearing an atta
Top Attractions in Sigiriya
Explore the best things to see and do in Sigiriya:
- ★Boulder Gardens
- ★Cobra Hood Cave
- ★Fountain Gardens
- ★Pidurangala Rock
- ★Safari in Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park
- ★Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
- ★Sigiriya Museum
- ★Water Gardens
Where to Eat in Sigiriya
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hotel Delight
- 🍴Sigiriya Cafeteria
Where to Stay in Sigiriya
- 🏨Aliya Resort and Spa
- 🏨Cinnamon Lodge Habarana
- 🏨Hotel Sigiriya
- 🏨Jetwing Vil Uyana Sigiriya
- 🏨Kassapa Lions Rock
- 🏨Sigiri Queens Rest Guest House
Sigiriya Travel Guide Sections
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