Sigiriya Village

Where is Sigiriya Village located?

Sigiriya Village is in Sigiriya, in the Cultural Triangle of central Sri Lanka, about 0.9 km from the town centre and a short drive from Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Pidurangala Rock. Paddy fields, coconut groves and quiet rural country surround the property, and Minneriya National Park is about 12.4 km away.

How do I get from Colombo Airport to Sigiriya Village?

Sigiriya lies 129 km as the crow flies from Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake; by road the drive is about 148 km and usually takes 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on traffic and the weather. Book the Colombo (CMB) Airport transfer to Sigiriya Village.

What rooms does Sigiriya Village offer?

The property has traditional-style cottages and rooms designed to reflect local architecture. Each has comfortable bedding, an en-suite or attached bathroom and ceiling fans, with a private veranda or large windows looking out over gardens, fields or forest.

What facilities does the hotel have?

A dining area serves freshly prepared Sri Lankan and international cuisine in an indoor-outdoor setting, and a garden lounge offers outdoor seating among the greenery for tea or an evening conversation. There is a modest swimming pool with loungers, a tour desk that arranges guided hikes, safaris and cultural excursions, laundry service and secure on-site parking.

What can I see near Sigiriya Village?

Climb the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya Rock Fortress for its ancient frescoes and gardens, or hike up Pidurangala Rock for sunrise or sunset views. Jeep safaris in Minneriya or Kaudulla look for elephants, deer and birdlife, and closer to home there are village and paddy-field walks, birdwatching and nature trails, trips to nearby waterfalls and natural pools, cooking demonstrations with local hosts, and cultural evenings of storytelling, music and folk performance.