DON'T MISS: Emperor Nero's grand palace unearths 'rare' and 'large' Egyptian stone The surrounding gardens of Sigiriya are a marvel in themselves, ranking among the world's oldest landscaped gardens.

You’ll get great views of Sigiriya, but there are none of the frescoes, gardens, or museum there. Sigiriya is open from 06:30 until 17:30 every day. The last entrance allowed is at 17:00.