in Sri Lanka

Sigiriya & Dambulla

The heart of the Cultural Triangle, crowned by the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and Dambulla's gilded cave temples.

Notable spots

Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Landmark
A 5th-century palace atop a 200-metre rock, with famous frescoes.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Culture
Five caves filled with Buddha statues and vivid murals.
Pidurangala Rock
Nature
Minneriya National Park
Nature

Sigiriya & Dambulla weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

Jan27°19°Feb29°19°Mar32°20°Apr32°22°May30°23°Jun29°23°Jul30°23°Aug30°22°Sep30°22°Oct29°22°Nov27°21°Dec27°20°

👕 Sigiriya & Dambulla in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Photo: Sigiriya — Wrobell (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia