Pidurangala Rock
Climbing to the top of Pidurangala Rock is more strenuous than climbing Sigiriya. So be warned and be prepared.
If you are fit and adventurous it is a climb worth making. It will take you around two hours.
Take your time, rest often and drink lots of water. Proper footwear is strongly advised. The best times to climb are early morning and late afternoon.
The climb can be divided into two stages.
First Stage
This climb has very steep irregular steps leading to a landing. This stage is strenuous but doable by reasonably fit people. (If you climbed Sigiriya you can climb this).
Second Stage
This is predominately uncharted territory. It has no clearly defined paths or stairs. The second stage of the climb starts at the far end of this landing, past the Reclining Buddha, and should only be attempted by those who are fit and not over-weight. Your size and fitness becomes a major issue here because you have to clamber up steep boulders and creep through very tight crevices. T...
If you are fit and adventurous it is a climb worth making. It will take you around two hours.
Take your time, rest often and drink lots of water. Proper footwear is strongly advised. The best times to climb are early morning and late afternoon.
The climb can be divided into two stages.
First Stage
This climb has very steep irregular steps leading to a landing. This stage is strenuous but doable by reasonably fit people. (If you climbed Sigiriya you can climb this).
Second Stage
This is predominately uncharted territory. It has no clearly defined paths or stairs. The second stage of the climb starts at the far end of this landing, past the Reclining Buddha, and should only be attempted by those who are fit and not over-weight. Your size and fitness becomes a major issue here because you have to clamber up steep boulders and creep through very tight crevices. T...
