🎨 Ancient Frescoes Gallery

Ancient Frescoes

Celestial Maidens

Marvel at the exquisite 5th-century frescoes of celestial maidens painted on the western face of the rock. These masterpieces showcase the artistic pinnacle of ancient Sri Lankan civilization.

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🧗 Summit Climb Experience

Sigiriya Climb

Lion's Gate & Palace Ruins

Climb 1,200 steps through the iconic Lion's Gate to reach King Kasyapa's 5th-century palace ruins at the 200-meter summit. Breathtaking 360-degree views await.

Entry: $30 USD

Cultural Adventures

💧 Water Gardens Tour

Explore the sophisticated hydraulic engineering of ancient fountains and pools that still function today.

🏛️ Mirror Wall Gallery

Discover the ancient graffiti gallery with 8th-18th century inscriptions by visitors to the frescoes.

🧘 Buddhist Heritage

Visit the cave temples and meditation sites that predate the royal palace by centuries.

🍃 Village Experiences

Combine your visit with authentic Sri Lankan village life and traditional cooking classes.

🏛️ Cultural Triangle Experiences

Dambulla Cave Temples

UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist cave complex with stunning murals and statues, just 30 minutes away.

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

Explore the medieval capital with its magnificent ruins, royal palaces, and massive Buddha statues.

Anuradhapura Sacred City

Visit the ancient capital with sacred Bo Tree, massive dagobas, and over 2,000 years of history.

Minneriya National Park

Wildlife safari to see wild elephants gathering at the ancient tank built by King Mahasen.

💧 Water Gardens & Engineering

Fountain Gardens

Marvel at 1,500-year-old pressurized fountains that still operate during rainy seasons.

Octagonal Pool

Discover the perfectly preserved royal bathing pool with geometric precision.

Boulder Gardens

Explore cave dwellings and meditation retreats carved into massive granite boulders.

Terraced Gardens

Walk through the formal symmetrical gardens that demonstrate sophisticated landscape architecture.