Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is a best-preserved ancient rock fortress and one of the archeological treasure in South Asia located in the northern Matale district in the Central province. It’s a masterpiece of ancient urban planning / landscape & architecture / construction technology /exceptional hydraulic engineering & management / ancient fine art with unique harmony between nature and human imagination. Thus UNESCO declared this site as a World Heritage.

            It is built by Sri Lankan King Kashyapa during the reign of 473 – 495. The rock is 660 feets from surrounding plain and approximately 1,200 steps are to be climbed to the summit, Ideally in the morning 7  – 10 Am or 3 – 5 PM to avoid hot sun of approximately 27 – 30 °C. Entrance ticket price 30 USD per person.

            In the Surrounding area there are many other places to see such as Dambulla golden cave temple (UNESCO W.H) | Pidurangala rock temple | Kandalama lake | Minneriya, Kaudulla and Echo National Parks | Ritigala mountain.