Pidurangala Rock

Pidurangala Rock

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Pidurangala is a massive rock formation located a few kilometers north of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It has an interesting history closely related to that of …

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Mar 25, 2025
Way better than visiting Lion Rock and also not even 10% of the price! What an amazing experience this was. We went there after sunrise because at sunrise it's quite crowded here. We had a very silen…Full review by Travel677122
Mar 18, 2025
This climb is not for everyone, it's a long climb on uneven steps and the last 50 mtrs is like proper climbing. I went up at evening time to try to see the sunset. The entrance fee is very reasonable…Full review by Colin L
Mar 5, 2025
Fantastic walk up to the top of the rock. The view of Sigiriya Lion Rock is amazing but the big flat rock top is such a cool place to hang out for a time. Strenuous but very achievable!Full review by ginomelino
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What are the chances that the attraction will be busy at the end of March? And would it be ok to visit midday?
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Hi, It won't be busy in March. It's better to go brfore 9am. Or after 4 pm. It can get very hot midday. Cheers
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Hey there, can anyone in guiding us to visit pidurangala rock by bus. Where should we get down, which bus to take from …
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Hey there, can anyone in guiding us to visit pidurangala rock by bus. Where should we get down, which bus to take from dambulla and stuff like that. Thank you so much!
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Take a bus to Dambulla then probably easiest to Uber or hire a private driver to take you to Sigiriya. There may be some private and public buses but it's not far so I'd recommend going by car.
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I am wearing hijab, so there is no chance for me to climb the pidurangala as all head covers need to be removed while …
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I am wearing hijab, so there is no chance for me to climb the pidurangala as all head covers need to be removed while passing by the entrance?
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YES, This is the experience we had this January. I would be concerned about going to Sri Lanka at such times where racial tensions are high
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I'm going to Sri Lanka after a long time and stay just three weeks. Watching photos made me really sick to climb …
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I'm going to Sri Lanka after a long time and stay just three weeks. Watching photos made me really sick to climb Pidurangala rock but doubtful because of my two-year-old toddler. what are the suggestions? Is it too much for the baby?
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Hi, in my opinion it might be a bit difficult to climb with a baby as there are some difficult areas to navigate....however there is a sugesstion I can make....me n my wife run a restaurant in …
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Hi, in my opinion it might be a bit difficult to climb with a baby as there are some difficult areas to navigate....however there is a sugesstion I can make....me n my wife run a restaurant in dambulla on the way to Sigiriya,we are more than happy to baby sit for a few hrs till you can go n enjoy the climb...our Restaurants name is Lakis Lounge in Dambulla and our Lodge is Rural Backpackers Lodge also in Dambulla...hope this will be helpful....
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Is it possible to climb for sunset? All help appreciated, thanks
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I didn't do it at sunset but it would totally be possible, taking into account the good advice you just received. It's a climb not to be missed whether you do it at sunset or simply during the …
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I didn't do it at sunset but it would totally be possible, taking into account the good advice you just received. It's a climb not to be missed whether you do it at sunset or simply during the day. A bit challenging in the later part but doable (I did it and I'm 66 and definitely not an athlete).
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