Positioned in the northern Matale district of Central Province, Sigiriya is an ancient city and among the most-visited tourist destinations in Sri Lanka as part of Sri Lanka Tour Packages. Also known as the Lion's Rock or Lion Mountain, Sigiriya is a popular stop for tourists who are interested in archeological ruins as it is home to the ruins of the world recognized ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress situated on top of a massive 200-meter high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. Sigiriya Rock, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the highlight of the fortress is the colorful frescoes painted on the western face of the rock and it is believed that there were initially 500 such frescoes, but merely around 22 of them remain today. Typically, 1-2 days is required to explore Sigiriya Tour Packages. Sigiriya Museum, Pidurangala, Dambulla Cave Temple, Minneriya National Park, and Kaudulla National Park are some other must-visit attractions in Sigiriya.

Anuradhapura and Trincomalee are also close to Sigirya and 4-5 days trips can be planned to visit Sigiriya along with these Sri Lanka Tourist Places.

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