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
OK you have two main options - 1. Stay in Sigiriya Village (a small place right by the rock) or 2. Stay in Dambulla Village. We stayed in Dambulla, we didn't really have a reason why - just that we wanted to make sure we did the Cave Temples there as well as Sigiriya. To get to Sigiriya from Dambulla, we took a tuk tuk.
How much does it cost 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 the Lion Rock at 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.
For what length of time should you stay at Sigiriya?
OK so you need to get to the entrance, then walk all the way to the top, savour the views, walk around then come back down. You can also visit the museum and gift shop. The views from the top are amazing.
What is there to do at Sigiriya Lion Rock?
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
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
OK you have two main options - 1. Stay in Sigiriya Village (a small place right by the rock) or 2. Stay in Dambulla Village. We stayed in Dambulla, we didn't really have a reason why - just that we wanted to make sure we did the Cave Temples there as well as Sigiriya. To get to Sigiriya from Dambulla, we took a tuk tuk.
How much does it cost 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 the Lion Rock at 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.
For what length of time should you stay at Sigiriya?
OK so you need to get to the entrance, then walk all the way to the top, savour the views, walk around then come back down. You can also visit the museum and gift shop. The views from the top are amazing.
What is there to do at Sigiriya Lion Rock?
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
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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