FamxplorPidurangala Rock
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 👇
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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 ✨
Parental leave trip: Traveling through Sri Lanka by tuk tuk
Activities: We climbed Pidurangala rock. The ascent was sweaty and at the end it was also associated with some adventurous climbing. The little one was best carried up in a tight-fitting carrier for the last part
Highlights: We enjoyed the climb and the view from the top ✨
My favorite in Sri Lanka: Sigiriya
Sigiriya with kids: 3 kids' activities in a row!
