Sigiriya Rock Climb

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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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Jan 17, 2025
Unfortunately we got caught out by the weather when visiting and it ended up being torrential so when we got to the top there was almost 0 visibility! The walk to the reclining buddy is fairly simple… Full review by BobbyC464
Jan 15, 2025
Sorry about the dates as I visited the place a year ago and cannot remember exactly. Planning to visit again and reading the forums. Piduragala is a stunning place which you can just get together wit… Full review by domfordom
Jan 7, 2025
After climbing Lion rock yesterday,we were pre warned by fellow travellers about this climb. Although a lot shorter,but still fairly steep,the last part with the rope and clambering over big boulders… Full review by AndyS337

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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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