Climb Up Sigiriya - Lion Rock In Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, lion rock is totally recommended. This is an awesome place you should hit up for sure! This place is also known as Sigiriya and Lion Rock. It is bang in the middle of Sri Lanka and makes for a simply marvellous experience and backpacking journey.
How to get 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.
What price is climbing 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 is the Lion Rock at Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is a really big rock. Since 1982 it has been rightly declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are over 1,000 hand written poems on the wall, all written between the 7th and 14th century. Visitors to Sigiriya walk around the grounds before ascending to the peak of the rock for sensational views and to see the old city.
How Long Should You Spend At Sigiriya Lion Rock?
The top of Sigiriya is somewhat inspirational and you really need to savour the moment at the top and contemplate where life has taken you. It will take a few hours all in all but totally worth it.
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.
How to get 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.
What price is climbing 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 is the Lion Rock at Sigiriya?
Sigiriya is a really big rock. Since 1982 it has been rightly declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are over 1,000 hand written poems on the wall, all written between the 7th and 14th century. Visitors to Sigiriya walk around the grounds before ascending to the peak of the rock for sensational views and to see the old city.
How Long Should You Spend At Sigiriya Lion Rock?
The top of Sigiriya is somewhat inspirational and you really need to savour the moment at the top and contemplate where life has taken you. It will take a few hours all in all but totally worth it.
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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