Beach near Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Sigiriya is a small settlement in central Sri Lanka, with a population of 1,001. It is inland rather than a coastal destination, and uses Sri Lanka Standard Time.

Travellers arriving by air can use Sigiriya Slaf Base (GIU). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Sigiriya, so visits here are better planned around the inland setting rather than the coast.

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Local time

1,001

Population

5,397 miles away

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Pays in LKR

Plug type Type D & Type G

Emergency 112

Dial code +94

Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.

Best time to visit Sigiriya

Jan

27°19

Feb

29°11

Mar

31°15

Apr

33°19

May

32°16

Jun

32°9

Jul

32°9

Aug

33°14

Sep

33°16

Oct

31°25

Nov

29°26

Dec

28°24

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Sigiriya

  1. Sigiriya

    historic site

    0.3 km

  2. Pidurangala Rock

    historic site

    1.1 km

  3. Mapagala Fortress

    historic site

    0.6 km

  4. Archaeological Museum

    history museum

    0.9 km

  5. Sigiriya Frescoes

    historic site

    0 km

  6. Kaudulla National Park

    park

    3 km

  7. Sigiriya Temple

    buddhist place of worship

    1.8 km

  8. Sigiriya Sri Lanka, සීගිරිය

    historic site

    0.8 km

Getting there

Sigiriya Slaf Base · 3.4 km

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