Experience Tranquility at Pahana Village Sigiriya

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from a central location in the North Western Province, start by heading towards the A6 highway. From towns like Kurunegala, take the A6 towards Dambulla. Once you reach Dambulla, follow the signs towards Sigiriya on the A6 road. Continue on the A6 for approximately 30 kilometers until you reach the turnoff for Sigiriya. You'll see signs for Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Turn left onto the Sigiriya Road and drive for about 12 kilometers. After passing the entrance to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress, continue straight until you reach Kimbissa. Pahana Village Sigiriya is located at 42 Govigammanaya, Lenawa in Kimbissa, which is just a few kilometers from the fortress. Look out for the hotel signage along the road.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Pahana Village Sigiriya via public transportation, start by taking a bus from any major town in the North Western Province, such as Kurunegala or Anuradhapura, towards Dambulla. Buses run frequently, and the fare is generally low (around LKR 100-200 depending on your starting point). Once you arrive in Dambulla, transfer to a bus heading to Sigiriya. The bus journey will take about 30-45 minutes and cost approximately LKR 50-100. Alight at the main entrance of Sigiriya Rock Fortress. From there, you can either take a tuk-tuk (which costs around LKR 300-400) or walk to Pahana Village Sigiriya, which is about 3 kilometers away. If walking, head towards Kimbissa along the main road, and keep an eye out for the hotel on your left.

• Tuk-tuk

  If you prefer to take a tuk-tuk from Sigiriya Rock Fortress to Pahana Village Sigiriya, you can easily find one at the entrance of the fortress. Negotiate the price beforehand; it should cost around LKR 300-400 for the short trip of approximately 3 kilometers. The ride will take about 10 minutes. Just tell the driver the address: 42 Govigammanaya, Lenawa, Kimbissa, and they will take you directly to the location.