A trip to the fantastic Sigiriya Lion Rock in Sri Lanka is something you should do if you happen to be in the central part of the country. We had stayed in Dambulla the previous night and done the sightseeing round there. Then it was time to hit up Sigirya - Lion Rock.
How do you get to Sigiriya?
To get to Sigiriya we recommend basing yourself in the funky town called Dambulla which is nearby. From here it is a short tuk tuk, bus or taxi ride to the town part of Sigiriya and the rock. You can also enjoy the cafes, bars and sights of Dambulla while you are there.
What price is climbing Sigiriya?
It's a crazy whopping 30 US Dollars which is a tad on the expensive side but you should try and do it as this is a once of a lifetime visit to a magical place. Many tourists rave about this place for years to come so a visit is definitely recommended. On the plus side other things in the country are cheap so don't worry too much.
What exactly is Sigiriya?
It's a massive rock with a lost city on top. It's not quite Machu Picchu and in many ways, it's out on it's own. This rock is in the middle of nowhere - wilderness surrounds it. It is a unique landscape city created in the 5th Century by King Kashapa. It's a crazy massive rock in short.
How long does a visit to Sigiriya take?
The top of Sigiriya is somewhat inspirational and you really need to savour the moment at the top and contemplate where life has taken you. It will take a few hours all in all but totally worth it.
What else can you do at Sigiriya?
The museum and gift shop are only there to make money if truth be told and you've already given them $30 US. You can also tour the rock and temples
So that gives an impressive overview of this place. If you decide to visit this gem I hope this helps you on your way.
How do you get to Sigiriya?
To get to Sigiriya we recommend basing yourself in the funky town called Dambulla which is nearby. From here it is a short tuk tuk, bus or taxi ride to the town part of Sigiriya and the rock. You can also enjoy the cafes, bars and sights of Dambulla while you are there.
What price is climbing Sigiriya?
It's a crazy whopping 30 US Dollars which is a tad on the expensive side but you should try and do it as this is a once of a lifetime visit to a magical place. Many tourists rave about this place for years to come so a visit is definitely recommended. On the plus side other things in the country are cheap so don't worry too much.
What exactly is Sigiriya?
It's a massive rock with a lost city on top. It's not quite Machu Picchu and in many ways, it's out on it's own. This rock is in the middle of nowhere - wilderness surrounds it. It is a unique landscape city created in the 5th Century by King Kashapa. It's a crazy massive rock in short.
How long does a visit to Sigiriya take?
The top of Sigiriya is somewhat inspirational and you really need to savour the moment at the top and contemplate where life has taken you. It will take a few hours all in all but totally worth it.
What else can you do at Sigiriya?
The museum and gift shop are only there to make money if truth be told and you've already given them $30 US. You can also tour the rock and temples
So that gives an impressive overview of this place. If you decide to visit this gem I hope this helps you on your way.
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