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View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Sigiriya Water Gardens loop from Sigiriya Entrance Bus Station

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View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Sigiriya Water Gardens loop from Sigiriya Entrance Bus Station

Easy

4.8

(6)

138

hikers

View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Sigiriya Water Gardens loop from Sigiriya Entrance Bus Station

01:20

4.84km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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553 m

Sigiriya Moat

Highlight • Historical Site

Truly one of the most evocative archaeological sites in the world. The more than 1200 steps that separate us from the summit of the Lion's Rock are worth being traveled …

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978 m

Monkeys

Highlight • Natural

Please always bring your bags and hats with you when you go to an attraction.....be careful

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2.47 km

Cobra Head Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Or is it maybe the head of a cobra after all 😉

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2.75 km

View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

The somewhat arduous climb is rewarded with an incredible view.

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2.94 km

World Heritage Site by UNESCO: the Lion's Rock also called the Cloud Palace. Proud 1360 steps lead us to the 200-meter-high monolith, which was built in the 5th century and for many years served as a rock fortress.

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4.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

2.10 km

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

950 m

767 m

174 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

33°C

26°C

64 %

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Sigiriya Moat

View of Lion Rock

Monkeys

Cobra Head Rock

View of the water garden

View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Lion's Gate

Sigiriya Water Gardens

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