Pidurangala Sunrise or Sunset

In the early morning or in the late afternoon we climb to the top of Pidurangala Rock. Pidurangala is an enormous rock located a few kilometers north of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. The two rocks have an interlinked history: whilst King Kasyapa was building Sigiriya Rock Fortress in the 5th century, he moved some monks living around the Sigiriya Rock to a new monastery on Pidurangala Rock. In addition to being a historical highlight, Pidurangala also offers a more challenging climb than Sigiriya, so it’s very popular among the more adventurous visitors. This climb should not be attempted by those with poor physical fitness. There is no clear path to the top: steep, uneven steps give way to an expanse of boulders and crevices that climbers must navigate in order to reach the summit. However, ones who do reach the summit are rewarded with glorious vistas of the surrounding landscape and an incredible view of the majestic Sigiriya Rock. Once we are at the zenith depending on the time of day you start the climb, we will serve you either a picnic breakfast or picnic snack. Once you are back at the base of the rock, you will visit the temple at the foothills to have a one on one conversation with a local Buddhist monk.