Sigiriya travel guide
Sigiriya Tourism | Sigiriya Guide
You're Going to Love Sigiriya
With a population of 1,001, Sigiriya is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Sigiriya
How to Get to Sigiriya
Plane
When flying to Sigiriya, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sigiriya from India departs from Chennai and takes around 21h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Sigiriya is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 151 km from Sigiriya. You’ll find branches of Sri Lanka Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Colombo.
Airlines serving Sigiriya
Where to stay in Sigiriya
Average rates range from around ₹ 2,590 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,869 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sigiriya
Most booked hotels in Sigiriya
Hiring a car in Sigiriya
Expect to pay ₹ 107 per litre in Sigiriya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,280 and ₹ 1,707.