Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Central Province, Sri Lanka
4.5 (11.5k reviews) Spent More than 3 hours Price Range: from $65.00 Ranking #2 in Sigiriya Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
A Must-Visit Destination with Stunning Views and Historical Significance
we recently visited Sigiriya and would highly recommend it as a must-visit destination. The climb to the top of the rock is around 1200 steps, but it's well worth the effort for the incredible views across the forest. I would recommend visiting in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds, and to take advantage of the stunning sunrise views (start 5:30). While the entry fee is $30, I believe it's a reasonable price given the historical significance and beauty of the site. One thing to be aware of is that there are often many guides at the site who may hassle tourists, so it's best to be prepared for this and set clear boundaries. Overall, I found Sigiriya to be an amazing place to visit and would highly recommend it to others
Address
, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, Postal Code: 21120.
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 06, 2024, 1:45
Price range
from $65.00
User Ratings
4.5 based on (11.5k reviews)
Reviews
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5Tina D 5:00 PM Mar 18, 2022
Amazing place but beware of scammers
Definately worth visiting. This is my 4th time here and I learn something new every time. I would recommend going all the way up as the views are amazing! I would also recommend getting a guide who will explain the history. **The only issue here is the scammers. Beware of the guys 'helping' you up the steps beforebyou get to the rock. If you accept their 'assistance' they will follow you to the top and back down then they tell you that you will have to pay them. Apart from that this place and the views are amazing!
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4sandinmyjandals 5:00 PM May 22, 2022
Must see on your Sri Lankan itinerary
Well worth a visit. Recommend that you take one of the numerous guides who are at the entrance waiting for tourists to roll up. They all wear a uniform polo shirt so you know that they are offical guides, however as like anywhere you need to be prepared to negotiate a price. We paid $20 US for a guide for 3 hours, our guide was excellent giving you a lot of background to the fortress which you would not get from reading the information pamphlet you get given with your ticket. There are toilets located just by the ticket office, very clean but no toilet paper so make sure you take tissues. There is also a water station before you enter with purified drinking water where you can fill up your water bottle. Be prepared to climb up narrow stairs to get to the top, the view is amazing and worth the climb. When we went in Feb there were no hornets which we had read about however we were told that it was the wrong season. Beware of monkeys everywhere which is all part of the Sri Lankan experience. When you exit the fortress there are numerous toilet blocks which were all clean and well maintained, again take your tissues. Make sure you wear comfortable walking clothes, shoes, hat and take water, there is nowhere to purchase water along the way until the exit. We arrived about 9.30ish which we found to be fine, the heat was bearable, the timing of your visit will all be dependent on the time of year you go.
