Pidurangala Rock

Rock formation Pidurangala, Central, Sri Lanka

What to expect

Pidurangala Rock is a 200m tall rock located in the town of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the famous Sigiriya Rock. The rock is home to a historic cave complex and a temple, and is considered a sacred site for Buddhists. The hike to the top of the rock takes around 30-45 minutes and involves climbing stairs, bouldering, and scrambling over rocks. The view from the top is breathtaking, with stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape and the Sigiriya Rock in the distance. Visitors can watch the sunrise or sunset from the top of the rock, and it is considered a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Sri Lanka

Plan your family visit to the Pidurangala Rock with these blog insights 👇

Visiting Sigiriya and Lion Rock in Sri Lanka – what to do?

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to the top of Pidurangala Rock to enjoy the panoramic views of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. We also saw a reclining Buddha statue on the way up

Highlights: The kids loved climbing the rock and the views, especially the view of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. They also enjoyed seeing the reclining Buddha statue ✨

My favorite in Sri Lanka: Sigiriya

This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed to the top of the rock to see a stunning view of Sigiriya Rock and the surrounding area

Highlights: The views were incredible, especially watching the sunset from the top ✨

Sigiriya with kids: 3 kids' activities in a row!

This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed the rock at sunset, and saw a reclining Buddha halfway up the climb

Highlights: Our kids enjoyed the fun climb, and the view of the Lion Rock from the top ✨