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
Adriana says
December 18, 2018 at 12:09 amSri Lanka looks unbelievably stunning! You got some really good pictures there
HeidiDee says
December 18, 2018 at 12:29 amThat is simply beautiful! I would love to visit and be able to climb and explore there some time!!
brittnienicole says
December 18, 2018 at 3:35 amThis post has given me a super case of wanderlust. Sri Lanka is high on my list. Can’t wait to visit.
Gladys Parker says
December 18, 2018 at 6:32 amNot 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.
Sabina Green says
December 18, 2018 at 8:44 amGreat tips it looks fab! Your pictures are really lovely too. I would love to do something like this.
Monidipa Dutta says
December 18, 2018 at 1:09 pmThis is so cool. The place looks so great. Such great captures I must say that and your description is lovely.
CLARE MINALL says
December 18, 2018 at 1:21 pmOh wow! I’m not sure I could ever leave that place. it is absolutely the most gorgeous place I’ve ever seen.
HELEN NEALE says
December 18, 2018 at 1:22 pmSuch beautiful photos! This is completely and utterly spectacular!
I would love to travel here so much. Thanks for sharing
Gervin Khan says
December 18, 2018 at 1:47 pmWow, that Sigirya Rock of Sri Lanka looks really a beautiful place to visit and aside from that the cost is really affordable.
Tasha at Lady Boss Studio says
December 18, 2018 at 3:43 pmSo so gorgeous. I’d love to travel to Sri Lanka.
Catherine Santiago Jose says
December 18, 2018 at 3:51 pmThat 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.
my wee thoughts says
December 18, 2018 at 4:01 pmLooks awesome and sounds like you had lots of fun. I’ve phobia for heights but if it’s stable and it looks safe around I think I might be able to do it.
Taryn says
December 18, 2018 at 4:47 pmI would really love to visit Sri Lanka! It looks so beautiful and peaceful and I hear the train ride is a must!
Roamy says
December 18, 2018 at 8:44 pmI 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.
Ashley Nicole Rice says
December 18, 2018 at 10:35 pmYes!! I want to go bad now!! This sounds like an amazing trip!
Danielle says
December 19, 2018 at 1:56 amThis place is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to travel here someday and take amazing pictures like these.
Dana Brillante-Peller says
December 19, 2018 at 11:34 amSri Lanka is a beautiful place to visit. I’ve heard great things about the views this time of the year.
Shweta koul says
December 19, 2018 at 12:21 pmI’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.
Bree says
December 19, 2018 at 3:26 pmWow that place looks beautiful I would love to experience a place like that!
Christa says
December 19, 2018 at 4:00 pmWow, these pictures are stunning! I hope I’m able to do this trip one day.
Geraline Batarra says
December 21, 2018 at 5:58 pmThat place is so wonderful. It’s really hard to imagine how humans could do a structure like this. Unbelievably amazing.