The Realm Journal
Sigiriya travel guides for Australians: climbing Lion Rock, Pidurangala, where to stay and day trips across the Cultural Triangle.
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The best day trips from Sigiriya: Dambulla Cave Temple, Polonnaruwa, Minneriya elephant safaris and Anuradhapura, with a sample plan for Australians.
Where to stay in Sigiriya: village guesthouses, jungle lodges, Habarana resorts and Dambulla hotels compared for Australian travellers, with booking tips.
How to hike Pidurangala Rock near Sigiriya: route, sunrise and sunset tips, what to bring and how it compares with Sigiriya, for Australian travellers.
Everything Australians need to know about climbing Sigiriya Rock (Lion Rock): history, what you’ll see, how hard the climb is, timing and tickets.
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