Asgiriya

Mountain in Central Province · 608 m

608 m
Elevation
39 m
Prominence
1.3 km
Hike length one way
7.3006, 80.6278
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Asgiriya

1.3 km
one way
85 m
of ascent
47 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

558 m1.3 km · 597 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · east of the peak
1.3 km on foot · ↑ 85 m · about 47 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Asgiriya
station / cable car · east of the peak
about 1.3 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 1.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Asgiriya?

Asgiriya is 608 m above sea level and lies in Central Province. Its prominence is 39 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Asgiriya?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.3 km one way with 85 m of ascent. Expect around 47 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Asgiriya?

The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — 1.3 km on foot · ↑ 85 m · about 47 min round trip. Alternative: Asgiriya (east of the peak) (about 1.3 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Asgiriya in Conquer?

Yes — Asgiriya is one of 673 peaks in Sri Lanka in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

Conquer Asgiriya in the app

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