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.
Getting 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.
How much will you pay to climb 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 is Sigiriya Lion Rock?
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?
All in all the shortest time you should allow is 2 hours, but that's rushing it - do is properly and leisurely like us - 4 to 5 hours and you'll have your fix of it. It's a great day trip.
What else can you do at Sigiriya?
OK well basically you climb to the top of the rock and then head back down. Honestly that's the gist of it. On the way up you can admire the walls, some minor stone structures, some monkeys and the views back down.
Overall the Lion Rock at Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is a magnificent place to backpack to and most people love it. Bring your camera and savour the views.
Getting 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.
How much will you pay to climb 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 is Sigiriya Lion Rock?
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?
All in all the shortest time you should allow is 2 hours, but that's rushing it - do is properly and leisurely like us - 4 to 5 hours and you'll have your fix of it. It's a great day trip.
What else can you do at Sigiriya?
OK well basically you climb to the top of the rock and then head back down. Honestly that's the gist of it. On the way up you can admire the walls, some minor stone structures, some monkeys and the views back down.
Overall the Lion Rock at Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is a magnificent place to backpack to and most people love it. Bring your camera and savour the views.
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