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Climbing Sigiriya Rock – Sri Lanka

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You can’t go to Sri Lanka without climbing the Sigiriya Rock. As one of the most famous tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, the more than 2000 years old Lion rock is one of the Eighth Wonders of the World (unofficial) and an official UNESCO heritage. The lion rock used to be for the old king of Sri Lanka.

Prepare yourself for a little excise,  because the staircase had around 1200 steps. It will take around 45-50 mins to reach the top. Make sure you bring some water and suncream with you. In some areas, pictures are not allowed and the security even might take your camera. Please be respectful at this holy place.

Once we were on the top, the 360 degree view was really incredible, just the wind was blowing quite strong. I couldn’t imagine how people could build this such a long time ago.

BEST TIME TO CLIMB SIGIRIYA ROCK

They open from 7:00am-5:30pm and I suggest you to go at 7am so it will be less sun heat and you can avoid a lot of tourists. 

THE COST OF SIGIRYA ROCK

The entrance fee for foreigners is $30 USD

TIPS:
  • Prepare comfortable walking shoes
  • Better go as early as possible, else a lot of tourist and too strong sun
  • Make sure you bring water 
  • The ticket centre accepted cash only
  • Be aware of the “no photo signs”. It is really strongly forbidden to take pictures in some of the spots
  • The full trip is around 2-3 hours, starting from buying the ticket, going up and down again

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  4. Not sure I could make 1200 steps anymore–but that view must be spectacular! I really can never quite figure out how people built a lot of the things they did way back when.

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  6. This is so cool. The place looks so great. Such great captures I must say that and your description is lovely.

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  7. Oh wow! I’m not sure I could ever leave that place. it is absolutely the most gorgeous place I’ve ever seen.

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  8. Such beautiful photos! This is completely and utterly spectacular!
    I would love to travel here so much. Thanks for sharing

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  9. Wow, that Sigirya Rock of Sri Lanka looks really a beautiful place to visit and aside from that the cost is really affordable.

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  11. That sounds like a really a nice place visit. I do love all the tips that you mentioned here and will definitely remember that for my future visit and in every photos shows us that you really enjoyed exploring that place.

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  14. I have never been to Srilanka but it`s already on my to do list and your post has come just at the right time.What`s the best time to visit Srilanka in your opinion? I prefer when it`s not too hot and not in the rainy season.

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  18. I’ve heard a lot about this place, my friends visited there. Must say that you have enjoyed your stay over there. you have shared some really nice pictures of the place. Definitely going to be there in the coming year. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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  21. That place is so wonderful. It’s really hard to imagine how humans could do a structure like this. Unbelievably amazing.

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