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 to get to Sigiriya
There are many ways to get out there to Sigiriya, one of the most common is actually to stay in the nearby town of Dambula. This is a truly cool spot which has its own bars, cafes, restaurants and some cosy hotels. Plus you can tour the temples when you are there and feel you are immersing yourself in the local lifestyle of this epic Sri Lankan town.
How much will you pay to climb Sigiriya?
The bad news it costs a whopping THIRTY US DOLLARS. That's $30 US. Non-negotiable. It's a one off payment and you pay it at the entrance to Sigiriya. Yes, I know you're all saying how can I budget for this? And to be honest, it hits the wallet hard - Sri Lanka is cheap and you can get a 5 hour bus ride for under $2 US yet have to fork out fifteen times as much to see (and climb up) a rock.
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 Should You Spend At Sigiriya Lion Rock?
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 activities are available for tourists 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.
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 to get to Sigiriya
There are many ways to get out there to Sigiriya, one of the most common is actually to stay in the nearby town of Dambula. This is a truly cool spot which has its own bars, cafes, restaurants and some cosy hotels. Plus you can tour the temples when you are there and feel you are immersing yourself in the local lifestyle of this epic Sri Lankan town.
How much will you pay to climb Sigiriya?
The bad news it costs a whopping THIRTY US DOLLARS. That's $30 US. Non-negotiable. It's a one off payment and you pay it at the entrance to Sigiriya. Yes, I know you're all saying how can I budget for this? And to be honest, it hits the wallet hard - Sri Lanka is cheap and you can get a 5 hour bus ride for under $2 US yet have to fork out fifteen times as much to see (and climb up) a rock.
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 Should You Spend At Sigiriya Lion Rock?
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 activities are available for tourists 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.
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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