Sigiriya vs Pidurangala: Which Rock Should You Climb? (Or Both?)

Sigiriya Lion Rock viewed from Pidurangala summit at sunrise

If you have ever scrolled through photos of Sri Lanka, chances are you’ve seen it: a massive, sheer column of orange granite rising straight out of an emerald-green sea of jungle. That is Sigiriya (Lion Rock), an ancient 5th-century palace fortress that easily claims the title of Sri Lanka’s most famous landmark. Just a kilometre […]