North Central Sri Lanka · SRI LANKA

Sigiriya & the Cultural Triangle

Ancient cities, cave temples and the island’s iconic rock fortress.

Sigiriya rock rising above the green landscape
Photo: Roshita Trashani · CC BY-SA 4.0

A PLACE TO DISCOVER

What makes it
special.

The Cultural Triangle brings together some of Sri Lanka’s best-known historic places. Sigiriya’s rock fortress, Dambulla’s cave temples and the ancient city of Polonnaruwa can be planned as individual stops or as part of a longer overland journey.

Things to look out for

  • Sigiriya rock fortress
  • Dambulla cave temples
  • Polonnaruwa’s ancient city