North Western Province · Ancient kingdom
Yapahuwa
Yapahuwa is a thirteenth-century rock fortress in Sri Lanka’s North Western Province, known for its ornate carved stone stairway. It is not a separate UNESCO listing.
An ornate stone stairway is the signature of this thirteenth-century rock fortress. It offers a quieter reading of Sri Lanka’s royal past than the better-known capitals.
The stairway is steep. If that will be difficult for someone in your group, tell us before the route is confirmed.
Official record: Yapahuwa Rock Fortress, Central Cultural Fund. The pictures on this page are artistic interpretations, not documentary photographs. Details may differ from the real place.
The stairway is steep. Discuss a comfortable route for your group.