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Welcome to beautiful Sigiriya City in Sri Lanka

How to Reach Sigiriya

Explore the impressive walled city surrounded by ancient fortifications

Tourism in Sigiriya

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Travel to Sigiriya

Sigiriya is situated in the Matale district. It is in close proximity to Dambulla, a prominent town in Sri Lanka. It is easily accessible by air, road and train, which makes Sigiriya travel an exciting prospect for travelers from around the world. There’s no dearth of medium of transportation that you can avail to reach your destination. It is not surprising to see why Sigiriya is on the top of every tourist’s wish list. Being well-connected to almost all parts of the world, it is hard to say no to the idyllic landscapes of this city. We have compiled a list of domestic and international airlines, train routes, bus numbers and bus routes to help you reach Sigiriya. If you’re wondering how to get to Sigiriya, your search ceases here. Read about the most economical ways to get to Sigiriya.

    By Air

    The distance between Sigiriya and Colombo is 150 km. If you fly from Colombo to Sigiriya, it will take you half hours. It is the fastest way to reach Sigiriya. Cinnamon Air is a reputed domestic airline which has an air taxi operating regularly from Colombo to Sigiriya. It can only accommodate around 8 people, so make sure to book in advance. The Sigiriya flights embark from Colombo to Sigiriya at 10 AM from Monday to Sunday.

    By Train

    Another way to reach Sigiriya from Colombo is via train. However, there are no direct trains to Sigiriya. A feasible option is to board the train from Colombo Fort to Habrana. Habrana is 17 km away from Sigiriya. The train leaves at around 6:10 AM regularly from Colombo Fort railway station and takes around 5 hours to reach Sigiriya. You can take a taxi from Habrana to reach Sigiriya. The journey will cost you a nominal sum.

    By Road

    You can reach Sigiriya from Kandy, Sri Lanka via bus. The distance between Sigirya and Kandy is 90 km. First, visit the bus terminal in Kandy and take a bus to Dambulla. Your bus journey will be filled with sights of attractive cave temples. From Dambulla, grab a local bus to Sigiriya. The buses to Sigiriya leave within every 30 minutes from Dambulla bus terminal in the day time. A bus will take around 4 hours to reach your destination. The Sigiriya map gives a glimpse into the uncomplicated bus route. You will find the buses packed with people in the evening, and it will be enormously hard to find a seat in the bus. If such a situation arises, you can hire a cab from Kandy bus terminal. There are a plethora of cabs stationed near the terminal. The driver will take you to some of the major attractions around this region.

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      Ca's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

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      Selvaraj Andiappan

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      Selvaraj's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

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      Bangalore

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      Travel agent was not clear in his explanation sometimes because of which we missed going to certain spots but overall he managed the trip well
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      Bangalore

      Shubhi's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

      Great service provided by direct link and travel triangle.. every request was taken care and all the properties,cab and driver all were fantastic. Great service provided by Ms Dilhari and Mr Abdul Rehman
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      Meenakshi Narayanan

      Chennai

      Meenakshi's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

      Great yrip Leopard watching. Driver Dhanu was good and took care of us properly
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      Amit Chaudhary

      Mumbai

      Amit's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

      Very well planned & memorable trip. From the time we landed till departure....Excellent guidance, planning and execution.
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      Joshua Braganza

      Goa

      Joshua's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

      My family and I had an amazing 7-day holiday in Sri Lanka with Travco Adventures. The places we visited like Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya had the perfect atmosphere and cool weather. Our driver was very nice and showed us around the most throughout the day, taking us to temples and pi
      cturesque views. It was a unique experience that we will always remember. We will definitely be coming back to Sri Lanka and Travel Triangle for our future holidays with family and friends. Thank you for a splendid vacation!
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      Hyderabad

      Somnath's 8 days trip to Sigiriya

      We recently traveled to Sri Lanka with Travco, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived at the airport, our driver, Duminda, was waiting for us, making our transition to the first destination, Kandy, smooth and hassle-free. Came back with load of good memorie
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      Badrinath V

      Chennai

      Badrinath's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

      My trip to SL was over all amazing and what’s promised in the trip was covered. 5 days trip was very friendly and stayed in Anuradhapura, Sirigia, N. Ellla, Colombo. Country is very safe and people are friendly and didn’t encountered any issues. Perfectly safe and friendly. Mr. Fernando was was th
      e face of our travel and made customisations to my trip and was easy and simple. Our trip advisor/driver Mr, Duminda was friendly and was taking care of us which is very key for a successful trip as he was the translator in many parts of the trip.. Over all hotel stays and the food in hotels were very good and enjoyed a lot, I would recommend anyone travelling to Srilanka with Travaco … cost effective and genuine trip advisor…. Comfortable private car Good chauffeur and friendly Overall good experience and memorable trip. Thanks Mr. Fernando & Duminda for making us feel at home Srilanka
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      Rocky Bakshi

      New delhi

      Rocky's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

      Sri lankan travel agent Chamodi is very helpful and kind. Driver and tour guide Jagath is also very caring and understanding Full marks to the sri lankan team Travel triangle though on the other hand who charge you $11 as fees really gets missing from the scene once you pay up No calls no updates n
      egligible response from travel triangle. In my opinion if you are booking through travel triangle try and book directly from the local agent The platform and tge travel triangle agent dont offer much of assistance

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      FAQ's of Sigiriya

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      What is the most convenient mode of transportation to get around in Sigiriya?

      A bike or a cycle is the most convenient mode of transportation to get around in Sigiriya. Renting bikes in the city is pretty easy and they don’t cost a bomb.

      How long does it usually take to explore Sigiriya?

      You should set at least 3 hours aside to see this beautiful city and the attractions that it houses. Make sure to visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Sigiriya Museum.

      What is the most enjoyable thing to do in Sigiriya?

      The best thing to do in Sigiriya is embarking on a safari to explore the flora and fauna in Kaudulla National Park and Minneriya National Park. You can feed the elephants on your safari trip.

      What is the most adventurous thing to do in Sigiriya?

      Taking the flight of stairs up to Sigiriya rock fortress is by far the most adventurous thing to do in Sigiriya. It is an intense activity and not everyone is up for this thrilling endeavour.

      What is Sigiriya famous for?

      Apart from Sigiriya rock fortress, the city is famous for its water gardens that surround the fortress. They are symmetrically drawn landscaped gardens that include curved tanks, bathing pools, and more such exciting attractions.

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