Pidurangala Vihara, Sigiriya

Name: Pidurangala Vihara
Address: Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

#1 among attractions in Sigiriya

Top attraction, Climbing, Temple

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Pidurangala Vihara is 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. ()

Local name: පිදුරංගල විහාරය Coordinates: 7°57'57"N, 80°45'45"E

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Sigiriya Sri Lanka

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Day trips

Pidurangala Vihara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mapagala fortress, Habarana.

1.1 miS
Forts and castles
Mapagala fortress
27 min walk • Mapagala fortress was an ancient fortified complex of the Anuradhapura Kingdom long before Kasyapa I built his city, Sigiriya. It is located to the South of Sigiriya and closer to Sigiriya tank.
4.9 miN
Locality
Habarana
125 min walk • Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. The location has some mid-range and up hotels aimed at package tourists, and is a departure point for other nearby locations of greater interest.

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When is Pidurangala Vihara open?

Pidurangala Vihara is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 12 am - 6:15 am