While Sigiriya Rock is rich in history and has some pretty dramatic features such as the lion’s paw and the mirror wall, Pidurangala Rock has a much more natural feel, despite also housing a temple.
Pidurangala Rock is adjacent to Sigiriya Rock and is the best viewing spot of Sigiriya Rock as it is only slightly lower. Pidurangala is a popular spot for sunrise as you can enjoy 360-degree views of not only the valleys but also Sigiriya Rock.
We pick up travellers from starting point as per your request Drop to same place We pass Matale Dabulla Sigiriya
Dabulla cave temple is a ancient temple in Sri Lanka Very important place
Legendary Past of Sigiriya According to the researches of Dr Mirando Obesekara, He identify the Sigiriya as a historical turning point of Ravana. Before 50 centuries Sigiriya named as Alakamandawa (Akasa Maligawa). The Indian ancient epic story “Ramayanaya” described the brother of Rawana (Kuwera/Waisrwana) is the owner of the Alakamandawa (Sigiriya). According to the Ravana watha Palm leaf book, Mayadanawa is the Architecture of the Sigiriya.He buid the Sigiriya according to instruction given by Vessamuni / Wishrawa Muni (Father of Ravana). Finally palace was dedicated for Ravana’s Brother King Kuwera(Waishrawana). After-wards the Ravana has banished the Kuwera & Got the Sigiriya under his Control.
Pidurangala which is gorgeous place
Large numbers of Sri Lankan elephants are attracted to grass fields on the edges of the Minneriya reservoir during the dry season. The Great Elephants gathered here is numbering around 150-350, is the largest wild Asian gathering in the World" They eat, play & bath at their native environment.
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