Pidurangala Sigiriya Travel Guide Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

❖ Pidurangala is a an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pidurangala village of Matale District, Sri Lanka. The temple was constructed on a massive rock called Pidurangala, which is located a few kilometers north of the historical fort Sigiriya.
❖ Climbing Pidurangala Rock was amazing and we think it’s something every visitor should do while traveling in Sri Lanka. So, if you want to check out Pidurangala Rock for yourself, watch this video & we will give you all information.
❖ Both Sigirya and Pidurangala Rock are volcanic hills rising out of the lowland jungles and central plains of Sri Lanka, and are steeped in history and mythology.
❖ when King Kashyapa arrived in Sigiriya in the 5th century, he discovered Sigiriya itself was a monastery complex. Wanting to build a fortress atop Sigiriya for himself, he offered to build them an alternative, similar monastery at the close by Pidurangala Rock. As the legend goes, King Kashyapa offered a ‘golden monastery’, or ‘Aran gala’, which would later become Pidurangala, which literally means "offered piles of gold”. The monks duly obliged, and a Buddhist monastery was built in the caves and rocks around Pidurangala.
❖ Now, the all that remains is the ancient cave temple and reclining Buddha which you pass on the way up, and a stupa near the temple entrance which is believed to mark the spot where King Kashyapa was cremated.

❖ Few things to know about hiking up Pidurangala Rock!
About a 30 to 40-minute hike.
500 LKR entrance fee for foreigner & free for Local.
You MUST cover up shoulders, knees and remove shoes at the temple at the start of the trail.
Best for sunrise and sunset.
Bring water bottles (But make sure you take them back to home).
Pidurangala Rock opens at 5 am and close at 6 pm.
Medium difficulty hike.
No plastic allowed (not strictly enforced).
The best time of year to visit and hike Pidurangala is during the dry season, between late December and early April.

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