Lodge Back of Beyond - Pidurangala
Kurulu Uyana, Pidurangala, 21120 Sigiriya, Sri Lanka – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 149 reviews)
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Simply loved our stay! Waking up to an orchestra of hundreds of birds is truly something else. We booked both the cottage and the tree house. Inspite of being in the middle of nowhere, the place and the facilities provided are comfortable. Stay for atleast 2 days to make full use of the nature walks they organize. It's also very close to both pidurangala and sigiriya rock. The service was great and everyone was super friendly and helpful.
IndiaTreehouse felt like you were out in the jungle, but safe from the rain! Location was great near Pidurangula and Sigiriya and the staff was very helpful
United States of AmericaIt was clean, the staff was friendly, and it was a very unique experience. Understand what kind of stay this is and your expectations will be met or exceeded. We stayed in the treehouse which was open air to the jungle. Keep in mind that weather is a big determiner when you are staying the in the treehouse.
United States of AmericaLoved the treehouse and seeing animals and birds from bed. Proximity to Lion Rock was very good. We enjoyed our one night stay.
United States of AmericaGreat staff, super helpful and knowledge about the environment, animals and ecotourism. Very good showers with good hot water and very clean. Clean rooms and protective of the environment. The location is perfect to go hiking and see the sunrise from Pidurangala. It took us 30min in total from the entrance of the hotel to the top of the rock. Very good breakfast and again, amazing and friendly staff.
NetherlandsEverything was good (room, bathroom, location). No problrms with the mosquito during the night. In the evening/morning we used mosquito spray.
GermanyReally special, unusual experience. Loved staying in the treehouse - it was magical. I also loved the sunset bird watching boat ride - that was an amazing experience.
United KingdomI liked the sustainability of the place and respect for the surrounding nature environment. Staff were nice. The place is beautiful
NetherlandsI do not have words to describe how truly amazing this experience has been. Sleeping in the jungle in a tree house with the sounds of nature in the background has been just something so special. I love that this is a very environmental friendly place, with no plastic bottles or any plastic for that matter. The staff was the sooo friendly and welcoming! Especially Ram who has made this experience even more special by showing us around and his calming morning meditation! I only have positive words - from the beginning to the end everything was just perfect!
United KingdomThe location is perfect, very near the Pidurangala Rock, so you can climb there (it's easy) at sunset and see Sigirîya. The staff at the hotel also lend us 2 umbrellas, because a little rain was starting. Room is wonderful, great equipment and sleeping in the jungle, what an experience ! Staff is also great, wifi only in the lobby, that's part of the experience :)
Switzerland
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Shrusti
India
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Christopher
United States of America
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David
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Tina
United States of America
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Isabel
Netherlands
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Cristina
Germany
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Olivia
United Kingdom
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Dario
Netherlands
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Marleen
United Kingdom
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Raphementvotre
Switzerland
One of our top picks in Sigiriya. Set amid a natural landscape, Back of Beyond – Pidurangala offers a peaceful getaway in Sigiriya. Just 0.6 mi from Sigiriya Rock, this property features free Wi-Fi, free parking and a natural setting in the middle of a forest.
Rooms come with traditional interiors and wooden furnishings. A private bathroom comes with hot and cold shower facilities.
Recreational choices include a cycling or hiking trip. Guests can go on a bird watching excursion or elephant watching safari to Minneriya or Kaudulla National Park.
A fine selection of local and Western dishes are served at the restaurant.
Pidurangala – Back of Beyond is a 30-minute drive to Dambulla Town. Katunayake International Airport is approximately 3.5 hours away by car.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian
Free private parking
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| Max adults: 2 |
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See what guests loved the most:
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Shrusti
India“Simply loved our stay! Waking up to an orchestra of hundreds of birds is truly something else. We booked both the cottage and the tree house. Inspite of being in the middle of nowhere, the place and the facilities provided are comfortable. Stay for atleast 2 days to make full use of the nature walks they organize. It's also very close to both pidurangala and sigiriya rock. The service was great and everyone was super friendly and helpful. ” Read more
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Christopher
United States of America“Treehouse felt like you were out in the jungle, but safe from the rain! Location was great near Pidurangula and Sigiriya and the staff was very helpful”
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David
United States of America
“It was clean, the staff was friendly, and it was a very unique experience. Understand what kind of stay this is and your expectations will be met or exceeded. We stayed in the treehouse which was open air to the jungle. Keep in mind that weather is a big determiner when you are staying the in the treehouse.” Read more
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Tina
United States of America
“Loved the treehouse and seeing animals and birds from bed. Proximity to Lion Rock was very good. We enjoyed our one night stay.”
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Isabel
Netherlands“Great staff, super helpful and knowledge about the environment, animals and ecotourism. Very good showers with good hot water and very clean. Clean rooms and protective of the environment. The location is perfect to go hiking and see the sunrise from Pidurangala. It took us 30min in total from the entrance of the hotel to the top of the rock. Very good breakfast and again, amazing and friendly staff.” Read more
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Cristina
Germany“Everything was good (room, bathroom, location). No problrms with the mosquito during the night. In the evening/morning we used mosquito spray.”
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Olivia
United Kingdom“Really special, unusual experience. Loved staying in the treehouse - it was magical. I also loved the sunset bird watching boat ride - that was an amazing experience.”
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Dario
Netherlands
“I liked the sustainability of the place and respect for the surrounding nature environment. Staff were nice. The place is beautiful ”
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Marleen
United Kingdom
“I do not have words to describe how truly amazing this experience has been. Sleeping in the jungle in a tree house with the sounds of nature in the background has been just something so special. I love that this is a very environmental friendly place, with no plastic bottles or any plastic for that matter. The staff was the sooo friendly and welcoming! Especially Ram who has made this experience even more special by showing us around and his calming morning meditation! I only have positive words - from the beginning to the end everything was just perfect!” Read more
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Raphementvotre
Switzerland“The location is perfect, very near the Pidurangala Rock, so you can climb there (it's easy) at sunset and see Sigirîya. The staff at the hotel also lend us 2 umbrellas, because a little rain was starting. Room is wonderful, great equipment and sleeping in the jungle, what an experience ! Staff is also great, wifi only in the lobby, that's part of the experience :)” Read more
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Pidurangala Rock0.3 miles
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Sigiriya Rock0.9 miles
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Sigiriya Museum1.2 miles
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Habarana Lake4.9 miles
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Minneriya National Park5.2 miles
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The Forgotten Temple Kaludiya Pokuna6.7 miles
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Angammedilla National Park10 miles
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Dambulla Cave Temple11.4 miles
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Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium11.7 miles
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Mountain Sigiriya Rock0.6 miles
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Mountain Pidurangala Rock1.2 miles
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Food: Asian, European
5 reasons to choose Back of Beyond - Pidurangala
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One of our top picks in Sigiriya
Amenities of Back of Beyond - Pidurangala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Library
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Room service
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Offsets a portion of their carbon footprint
- 100% renewable electricity used throughout
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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$10 per child, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Back of Beyond - Pidurangala accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that by making a reservation, you would be entering a wildlife area and staying in an unfenced property. The stay/tours conducted might take or bring you into contact or vicinity of wild animals (including snakes, spiders, wild boar, elephants etc.). Back of Beyond staff members, associates and/or agents cannot be held liable for any encounters involving the behavior of wild animals. The stay and entry into the wildlife area and Back of Beyond is at your own risk and responsibility.
FAQs about Back of Beyond - Pidurangala
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The prices at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Back of Beyond - Pidurangala is 1.7 miles from the center of Sigiriya.
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Check-in at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Back of Beyond - Pidurangala has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Guests staying at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Kosher
- Asian
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Room options at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala include:
- Double
- Vacation Home
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Back of Beyond - Pidurangala (subject to availability):
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Back of Beyond - Pidurangala offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Library
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
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Yes, Back of Beyond - Pidurangala is popular with guests booking family stays.
