Sigirya or sinhagiri often called lion rock located in northern matale district closer to the town of Dambulla,Srilanka. It is an ancient rock fortress and one of srilanka’s landmark. The rock is 550 ft in height and raises 180 meters of landscape.Sigiriya is also a UNESCO world heritage site attracting both history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. According to the srilankan historical evidence King kashyapa, transformed a natural rock outcrop into a royal residence and defensive stronghold. The citadel consists of amazing frescoes and a mirror wall. further, it is an example foran ancient urban plan with retained a water system showcasing advanced engineering skills for the time. An important artistic design of sigirya is the lion gateway which is on top of the rock and it is an outstanding destination to visit if you are in Sri Lanka. Hiking of sigiriya fortress is worth it because of the 360- degree view photo opportunity and feel of nature with ancient artistic designs.