Sigiriya, an ancient palace, was once nominated as the 8th wonder of the world. Today, Sigiriya and Dambulla are a UNESCO recognized heritage site and a major tourist attraction. The city of Dambulla is 148 km north-east of Colombo, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is home to an ancient cave Temple also known as the Golden Rock Temple, which is a popular tourist attraction. Approximately 25kms from Dambulla is Sigiriya, which is where you will find the “Lion’s Rock”. This is a 220 metre high rock, at the top of which an ancient King built his Palace. In addition to being a well maintained model of ancient urban life, Sigiriya is also an adventure of rock climbing for many. A day tour of Sigiriya and Dambulla will suffice for you to explore Sri Lanka’s Majestic past. Leave from Colombo at about 6.00 a.m., enjoy the scenic four hour drive to your destination, explore the two cities, and be back to Colombo by midnight.
When Should I Travel
There are absolutely no issues travelling to Sigiriya and Dambulla all year round. If leaving from Colombo, it would be preferable to depart before 6.00 a.m.To Whom
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Things To Do
And places to visit
Tips
And Advices
Do not Miss
- Take beautiful photographs
- Be on a good spot to view the sunset
- Visit the Sigiriya Musium
- Discover the Mythology and ancient stories of the Sigiriya rock
Do's
- Remove all head wear and footwear when visiting religious sites.
- Take your cameras
- Carry enough water with you.
Don'ts
- Don’t take pictures in prohibited areas.
- Don’t make much noice on the Sigiriya rock to be safe by the wasps.
- Be careful with hats and other accessories on top of windy rocks.