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Sigiriya

UNESCO Citadel of Rock & Ancient Royal Adornment

Central Province / Cultural Triangle
Granitic Gneiss Monadnock & Ancient Valley Gravels
November to April
370m Above Sea Level

About Sigiriya

Rising 200 meters above the central jungle canopy, the fifth-century royal citadel of Sigiriya stands as a monument to ancient sovereign luxury. The surrounding mineral corridors and river tributaries supplied the King's artisans with garnets, quartz, and sapphires used to encrust royal regalia and palace water gardens.

Sigiriya

What You'll See & Do

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Fifth-century palace rock fortress and symmetrical royal water gardens

02

Ancient jewel-encrusted fresco gallery corridors

03

Expedition gateway to the central highland mineral corridors

Visit Sigiriya

Our guides can build a custom trip around your schedule, whether you want a quick day tour or a multi-day journey.

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Certified gem scientists
Funding education for miners' children