{"id":3383,"date":"2024-04-07T00:41:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T22:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/?p=3383"},"modified":"2024-06-04T12:32:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:32:43","slug":"sigiriya-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Sigiriya: An adventurous journey to Lion's Rock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Sigiriya, <strong>also known as the Lion's Rock<\/strong>, is an ancient fortress <strong>located in Matale district, near Dambulla<\/strong>, in the central region of Sri Lanka. This site is one of the most valuable monuments within the country. It is recognized for the significant contribution to the history and culture, being declared a <strong>World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Breve_historia_de_Sigiriya\" >A brief history of Sigiriya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Guia_completa_para_explorar_Sigiriya\" >Ultimate Guide to explore Sigiriya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Como_llegar_a_Sigiriya_Consejos_y_recomendaciones\" >How to get to Sigiriya: Tips and Recommendations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Mejor_epoca_para_visitar\" >Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Precio_y_entrada_a_Sigiriya\" >Price and entrance to Sigiriya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Explorando_la_Fortaleza_de_Sigiriya_Lo_que_no_te_puedes_perder\" >Exploring the Sigiriya Fortress: What you can&#039;t miss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Las_Garras_del_Leon_y_las_escaleras\" >The Lion&#039;s Claws and the stairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#La_cumbre_de_Sigiriya\" >The Sigiriya Summit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Los_frescos_de_las_Damas_de_la_Nube\" >The frescoes of the Ladies of the Cloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#El_Jardin_de_Agua\" >The Water Garden<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Donde_alojarse_cerca_de_Sigiriya\" >Where to stay near Sigiriya<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Top_3_Alojamientos_en_Sigiriya\" >Top 3 Accommodations in Sigiriya<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Que_llevar_Equipo_esencial_para_tu_aventura\" >What to bring: Essential equipment for your adventure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Que_Llevar_para_tu_Aventura\" >What should you Bring to this Adventure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Mas_alla_de_Sigiriya_Aventuras_cercanas\" >Beyond Sigiriya: Adventures Nearby<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Safari_en_el_Parque_Nacional_Minneriya\" >Minneriya National Park Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#El_Templo_de_la_Cueva_de_Dambulla\" >Dambulla Cave Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Pidurangala_Rock_Una_alternativa_menos_conocida\" >Pidurangala Rock: A lesser known alternative<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Donde_ir_despues_de_Sigiriya\" >Where to go after Sigiriya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/sigiriya-sri-lanka\/#Mi_Experiencia_Visitando_Sigiriya\" >My Experience Visiting Sigiriya<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-dc680bde wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sigiriya4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3390\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" title=\"sigiriya4\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-6f92426e\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had the opportunity to spend a whole day in Sigiriya and I can confirm the rock is even more impressive than it looks in this picture I took. It is definitely something you can't miss, so I have prepared a full guide with recommendations for you to know everything you can visit at Sigiriya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-c56b66f0\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breve_historia_de_Sigiriya\"><\/span>A brief history of Sigiriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-802be2a5\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The history of Sigiriya dates back to the 5th century A.D., when <strong>King Kasyapa built this palace on top of the 200 meter high volcanic rock<\/strong>. He was looking for a safe place against possible attacks, <strong>having seized the throne in a coup against his father<\/strong>, King Dhatusena. Yes, the son killed his father and drove out his brother Moggallana, the rightful heir. Kasyapa chose this site for its strategic defensive location and natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-ad8acf69 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sigiriya-ancient-times.jpg\" alt=\"drawing with ai of what Sigiriya looked like in ancient times during the reign of Kasyapa\" class=\"uag-image-3712\" width=\"538\" height=\"269\" title=\"sigiriya-ancient-times\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-6d0de663\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kasyapa enjoyed his creation for a short time, because his brother, who fled to India, returned soon after to take his revenge. After his death in 495 AD, Sigiriya was abandoned and later transformed into a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b53c8ffe\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guia_completa_para_explorar_Sigiriya\"><\/span>Ultimate Guide to explore Sigiriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-aab3ba13\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I've already told you about the history of Sigiriya, now get ready to know what you need to see in order to have an outstanding visit: transportation, facilities, accommodations, tickets, tips... Ready?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1a33a64f\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Sigiriya_Consejos_y_recomendaciones\"><\/span>How to get to Sigiriya: Tips and Recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-2f9b230e\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several ways to get to Sigiriya, most probably you will come from Kandy. In that case, you can consider the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Car<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is the fastest and most convenient option, and it takes<strong> 2 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can rent a car at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/R2nbte4b\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">discoverycars.com<\/a><\/strong>, the car comparator that I use or book an Uber\/Pick me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note that Sri Lankan roads can be congested, so plan accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are public buses that <strong>they run regularly <\/strong>from Kandy to Sigiriya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trip lasts about <strong>4 hours<\/strong> and costs around 400 rupees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buses can be crowded and may not be the most comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-2ecc8aa2 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bus-ahangama.jpg\" alt=\"Bus in Sri Lanka inside\" class=\"uag-image-3292\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"ahangama bus\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-d351db6c\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Train<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no direct train from Kandy to Sigiriya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can take a train from Kandy to Dambulla (and take the opportunity to see the temples that the city offers) and then take a bus or taxi to go from Dambulla to Sigiriya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trip lasts about <strong>3 hours<\/strong> (To Dambulla) and costs around 500 rupees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>tuk tuk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a more expensive option than public transportation, but <strong>from my point of view the best<\/strong> with a lot of difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The trip lasts about <strong>3 hours<\/strong> and costs around 3000 rupees\/person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tuk-tuks <strong>fits up to 3 people<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-dd9c223c wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Tuk-Tuk-por-carretera.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos driving a tuk tuk in Sri Lanka\" class=\"uag-image-2784\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" title=\"Tuk Tuk by road\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-b73f752a\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We opted to go by tuk-tuk, we left very early around 5 am and arrived to see the sunrise in <a href=\"#Pidurangala_Rock_Una_alternativa_menos_conocida\">Pidurangala Rock<\/a>. This is something you absolutely have to do because the views of Lion's Rock are tremendous when the sun is rising. On the way we made a stop to have a quick breakfast, remember to bring a snack with you because it is a long visit and will take you the entire morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2161412e\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mejor_epoca_para_visitar\"><\/span>Best time to visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-36c0decc\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to visit Sigiriya is <strong>during the dry season, which runs from December to April<\/strong>. During this season, the weather is warm and sunny, with little rain. It is perfect for outdoor activities like this and exploring the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-0890a543 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sigiriya-Pidurangala-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3397\" width=\"900\" height=\"631\" title=\"Sigiriya Pidurangala-6\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-9b7b0f1c\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our case we visited the rock in the month of February and everything was just as we expected, there was no rain and we enjoyed the day exploring without any problem, however, keep in mind that the sun is very strong during this season.<a href=\"https:\/\/lagavetavoladora.com\/que-ver-en-sigiriya-roca-sagrada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1859122e\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precio_y_entrada_a_Sigiriya\"><\/span>Price and entrance to Sigiriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-0d0216d4\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once at the venue you will have to visit the facilities where the tickets are sold. <strong>The cost is 36 euros <\/strong>as of 2024 and <strong>They will give you an information brochure with a map<\/strong> so you can get situated and start your route through Sigiriya. When you pay you can enter and right there you can decide if you want to hire a guide or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-1b0b375a wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sigiriya-Pidurangala-2.jpg\" alt=\"entrance to sigiriya with the rock in the background\" class=\"uag-image-3394\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" title=\"Sigiriya Pidurangala-2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-09b8ec54\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will see the giant rock in front of you as soon as you enter and the path is simple. Also, the venue brochure is enough if you already know what you are going to see. I would recommend a guide if you are really interested in the historical section and curiosities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#a9b89c5e\">\u2708\ufe0f Are you planning a trip to Sri Lanka and don&#039;t know where to start? Clear your doubts and visit my article with all the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/travel-to-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">requirements and tips for traveling to Sri Lanka<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e4753fdc\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explorando_la_Fortaleza_de_Sigiriya_Lo_que_no_te_puedes_perder\"><\/span>Exploring the Sigiriya Fortress: What you can&#039;t miss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-8f30191f\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the main and most popular thing is the Sigiriya rock itself and its views from the top, on which the palace was located, there is much more to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0561d059\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Las_Garras_del_Leon_y_las_escaleras\"><\/span>The Lion&#039;s Claws and the stairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-c0460c06\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main access to the fortress was through a huge gate built in the shape of a lion (the original gate), from which its name \"Lion's Rock\" is derived. The door is protected by two stone lion's claws, which is what remains of the lion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-131f361f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Roca-Del-Leon-Sigiriya.jpg\" alt=\"Lion&#039;s Claws in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka photo of the entrance with the claws on the sides\" class=\"uag-image-3717\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Famous,Sri,Lankan,Tourist,Landmark,-,Lion&apos;s,Paws,Pathway,On\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-2815bdcb\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-f77f17bb wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sigiriya-Lions-Rock.jpg\" alt=\"entrance to sigiriya through the lion&#039;s claws\" class=\"uag-image-3768\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"Sigiriya-Lions-Rock\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-1fbfb3a6\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The stairs<\/strong> Leading to the top of Sigiriya are a series of steep, narrow steps that wind down the side of the rock. There are a total of 1,200 steps, divided into two sections: the lower staircase and the upper staircase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-1ceae2c0 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sigiriya-Pidurangala-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3395\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Sigiriya Pidurangala-3\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-2508078b\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2488ae1f\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_cumbre_de_Sigiriya\"><\/span>The Sigiriya Summit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-c80e9759\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you reach the top, you will come across a grassy plain that once housed the royal palace. Now only the ruins of the structures remain, but you will be able to get an idea of the magnitude of the construction. Besides, <strong>the panoramic views <\/strong>of the jungle surrounding the rock and the landscape <strong>are amazing<\/strong>. The ruins include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-4e3bbcd6 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sigiriya-Lions-Rock-3.jpg\" alt=\"Pool water reserve on top of sigiriya surrounded by ruins of buildings\" class=\"uag-image-3766\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Sigiriya-Lions-Rock-3\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-2263db1e\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Building foundations:<\/strong>&nbsp;The foundations of several buildings and some reconstructions that are in a state of restoration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pool<\/strong>: A rectangular pool carved into the rock that served as a water reservoir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&quot;The King&#039;s Throne&quot;:<\/strong>&nbsp;A natural rock shaped like a throne where you can take some good photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-149f011d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sigiriya-Lions-Rock-2.jpg\" alt=\"Scott, Carlos&#039;s friend posing at the Sigiriya ruins at the top of the summit\" class=\"uag-image-3765\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Sigiriya-Lions-Rock-2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-97a1c744\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1c749867\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Los_frescos_de_las_Damas_de_la_Nube\"><\/span>The frescoes of the Ladies of the Cloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-ece049fc\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These paintings are a set of <strong>wall paintings<\/strong> that represent <strong>half naked women<\/strong> floating in the clouds. They are quite curious, <strong>what shocked us the most about these women were their gifted breasts.<\/strong>They are found in a small cave on the slope of the Sigiriya rock, about 140 meters high and date from the reign of Kasyapa and are believed to represent the ladies of the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-0b7815ea wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pinturas-sigiriya.jpeg\" alt=\"Paintings and frescoes from Sigiriya, Ladies of the court image from inside the caves\" class=\"uag-image-3719\" width=\"449\" height=\"299\" title=\"paintings-sigiriya\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-7cb8f3f4\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find them following the exit route just after your visit to the top, when you go down the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be careful because it is totally prohibited to take photos during the visit, they personally asked me for my cell phone to check it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5ed77777\"><h4 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Jardin_de_Agua\"><\/span>The Water Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-8610d20d\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a group of landscaped gardens surrounding the ruins of the buildings, you will find them everywhere. These gardens are made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water gardens:<\/strong>&nbsp;These gardens with ponds and canals probably had a decorative and functional purpose, helping with drainage and cooling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gardens with terraces:<\/strong>&nbsp;These elevated platforms could have served as viewing points or spaces for leisure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-9ec3225c\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_cerca_de_Sigiriya\"><\/span>Where to stay near Sigiriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-fd562073\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are all kinds of accommodations in Sigiriya and surrounding areas, here I am going to show you three of the best ones depending on the type of traveler you are. I also leave you a link to booking so you can see all the options directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d880af2a default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b0b22be5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-df538288\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_3_Alojamientos_en_Sigiriya\"><\/span>Top 3 Accommodations in Sigiriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-90bf4642\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-33ce1d39\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel-Sigiriya-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Sigiriya hotel pool with the lion rock seen in the background of the image\" class=\"wp-image-3704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel-Sigiriya-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel-Sigiriya-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel-Sigiriya-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel-Sigiriya-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel-Sigiriya-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Hotel-Sigiriya.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-266fc42f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/La-Dolce-Vita-Sigiriya-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Room inside La Dolce Vita Sigiriya\" class=\"uag-image-3705\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"La-Dolce-Vita-Sigiriya\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-67d8d5f8\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/uTNaq43V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hotel Sigiriya:<\/a><\/strong> It is the hotel with the best views of the Sigiriya rock. It also has an outdoor pool and restaurant. You can stay here in a room for two for \u20ac88 per night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/VcNnp555\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Sat-Nam Village Eco Hotel:<\/strong><\/a> Located 10 km from Pidurangala, it has an outdoor pool, fitness center and garden. There is a hot tub and bicycle rental service. Without a doubt it is the best in terms of comfort for about \u20ac50.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/d3H3QQz4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">La Dolce Vita Sigiriya: <\/a><\/strong>This hotel is located 2km from the complex, value for money is the best near Sigiriya and includes a swimming pool and garden as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-d41a73d9\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-af0b71bb wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/Vbs1sTO2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Go to Booking.com<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-3f8bfaa4\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-62e82b30\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_llevar_Equipo_esencial_para_tu_aventura\"><\/span>What to bring: Essential equipment for your adventure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-7d0a48f0\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking into account the duration of the visit and all the walking in the sun that you are going to do, there are some things that cannot be missing from your backpack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-dae24c20 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-cc85db10\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_Llevar_para_tu_Aventura\"><\/span><strong>What should you Bring to this Adventure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.es\/HYDRO-FLASK-Cantimplora-Isot%C3%A9rmica-Aislamiento\/dp\/B0BTG1MTNS?crid=22TBDR48BT070&amp;keywords=hydro%2Bflask&amp;qid=1704843374&amp;sprefix=hydro%2Caps%2C138&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=miradasnomada-21&amp;linkId=27c2b830af07f40f7011d631ccb2316d&amp;language=es_ES&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Reusable water bottle: <\/a><\/strong>Carry a reusable water bottle is <strong>NON-NEGOTIABLE<\/strong>. I recommend that you do not skimp on expenses, it is a long-term investment and you will use it continuously, especially when you go on the road. Make sure it is resistant and maintains the temperature well, I personally use the hydroflask brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43FmpYO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Sunscreen:<\/a><\/strong> Another essential that cannot be missing is your sunscreen, in tropical countries the sun burns like nowhere else. If you are going to do a route in the morning, you cannot miss this one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43MQPZq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hat:<\/a><\/strong> Don&#039;t forget to always carry a cap with you, it never hurts to cover you, especially in the morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.es\/s?k=power%2Bbank&amp;language=es_ES&amp;__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&amp;crid=1UZE7SYRAX1U5&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;linkId=33ddb36dbbbc2b2c65a71884ce86d668&amp;sprefix=power+bank%2Caps%2C233&amp;tag=miradasnomada-21&amp;ref=as_li_ss_tl)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Power bank or external battery: <\/a><\/strong>An essential item for long-term adventures and general transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-d1d80722\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-0273a148\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mas_alla_de_Sigiriya_Aventuras_cercanas\"><\/span>Beyond Sigiriya: Adventures Nearby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-3a3098a3\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to stay several days in Sigiriya there are some activities that you cannot miss in addition to your visit to Lion Rock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f316a29b\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safari_en_el_Parque_Nacional_Minneriya\"><\/span>Minneriya National Park Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-34218e20\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka is one of the best places to go on safari and spot wild elephants.<\/strong> It is located very close to Sigiriya, about 1 hour by tuk tuk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-8ef3be54 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/elefante-parque-nacional-yala.jpg\" alt=\"Elephant walking alone in Minneriya park\" class=\"uag-image-3055\" width=\"714\" height=\"600\" title=\"elephant in Sri Lanka\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-5907c68c\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this park you can find herds of Asian elephants, which gather around the Minneriya reservoir during the dry season and use it as a water shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-bcafc300\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Templo_de_la_Cueva_de_Dambulla\"><\/span>Dambulla Cave Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-048e7f98\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dambulla <\/strong>It is the most important city that <strong>It is located just before the arrival in Sigiriya<\/strong>. Right in this city is the Cave Temple or Golden Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-a19d3a3e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inside-Dambulla-Cave-Temples.jpg\" alt=\"cave of the divine kings inside teaching the Buddhas\" class=\"uag-image-3722\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" title=\"Inside-Dambulla-Cave-Temples\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-e8139b78\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The complex is made up of five main caves:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cave of the Divine Kings:<\/strong>&nbsp;It contains 50 Buddha statues, including a 14-meter-long reclining statue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Great Cave Cave:<\/strong>&nbsp;It contains the largest Buddha statue in the complex, 15 meters high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Monastery Cave:<\/strong>&nbsp;It contains murals depicting the life of Buddha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deity Cave:<\/strong>&nbsp;It contains a statue of Vishnu, the Hindu god.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demon Cave:<\/strong>&nbsp;It contains wall paintings depicting demons and scenes from hell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-af66fa67 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/cuevas-de-Dambulla.jpg\" alt=\"cave of the new monastery with Buddhas around\" class=\"uag-image-3724\" width=\"900\" height=\"564\" title=\"Dambulla-caves\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-67bb6038\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a visit that you should not miss since it catches you on the way to Sigiriya. My recommendation is that you do it when you return, remember that you cannot miss the sunrise in Pidurangala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2196ea39\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pidurangala_Rock_Una_alternativa_menos_conocida\"><\/span>Pidurangala Rock: A lesser known alternative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-81d0793c\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#039;m sure you&#039;ve already seen somewhere a photo similar to the one I took from Pidurangala Rock, a mountain located right next to Sigiriya. <strong>can be accessed<\/strong> easily up this rock <strong>paying 1000LKR <\/strong>(about three euros) to take the route <strong>20 minutes it takes to the top.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-75551dec wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sigiriya-Pidurangala-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-3398\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"Sigiriya Pidurangala-7\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-dff7194d\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The route is moderate in nature and is done very quickly. I one hundred percent recommend doing this route at sunrise and visiting Sigiriya right after. Here I leave you a link to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/sri-lanka\/matale\/pidurangala-rock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">alltrails<\/a><\/strong> so that you can visualize the route on a map, although there is no loss, the path is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-a4a2fe66 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pidurangala.jpg\" alt=\"drone perspective of pidurangala rock at sunrise\" class=\"uag-image-3386\" width=\"827\" height=\"700\" title=\"default\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-632c2890\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-159d787b\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_ir_despues_de_Sigiriya\"><\/span>Where to go after Sigiriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-97123c1b\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Sigiriya you can head south,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/kandy-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> return to Kandy <\/a><\/strong>and take the famous train from Kandy to Ella. The train lasts about 7 hours but the views of the jungle, mountains and tea plantations are spectacular. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ella is one of my favorite cities, it is located in the mountains and is surrounded by waterfalls. Among them you can find <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/diyaluma-falls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diyaluma waterfall<\/a><\/strong>, the second largest waterfall in Sri Lanka, which is amazing and a lot of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/little-adams-peak-hike\/\">epic routes like Little Adams Peak<\/a><\/strong>, right next to the 9 arches bridge. In Ella you can spend from a couple of days to a week, there is a lot to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-b06126e7 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Upper-Diyaluma-Falls-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos&#039; friend posing at the end of the Diyaluma waterfalls with the mountains in the background.\" class=\"uag-image-3506\" width=\"667\" height=\"500\" title=\"Upper Diyaluma Falls\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-1f55621f\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you finish watching Ella you can continue your way south and make a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/yala-national-park-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yala national park safari<\/a><\/strong>, the most famous in Sri Lanka and the one I most recommend if you want to see leopards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-c0ee2196 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Leopardo-Yala-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Leopard in a tree in the yala national park photo taken by Carlos\" class=\"uag-image-3053\" width=\"907\" height=\"650\" title=\"Leopard Yala National Park\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-2e5e7e13\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, you only have to visit the west coast, the beaches and the surf. You can start at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/hiriketiya-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiriketiya<\/a><\/strong>, one of my favorites and continue towards Mirissa, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-weligam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weligama<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/midigama-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Midigama<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/ahangama-sri-lanka\/\">Ahangama<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/en\/unawatuna-sri-lanka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Unawatuna<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b0bd2569\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mi_Experiencia_Visitando_Sigiriya\"><\/span>My Experience Visiting Sigiriya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-fd4196c4\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my case, I went to Sigiriya from Kandy with two of my best friends, Galo and Scott. I remember taking the Tuk Tuk early in the morning around 5 am, the trip to Sigiriya was about 3 hours, I had to get up early and I didn&#039;t like that very much. In any case, after a stop halfway to have breakfast and recharge our batteries, we arrived at Pidurangala to see the sunrise on the rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There the nonsense was gone and I quickly understood why this place is so special. We saw a spectacular sunrise with the monkeys prowling around the rock, we fooled around a bit and with the same we headed to Sigiriya Rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-854f4061 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/miradasnomadas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/sigiriya2.jpg\" alt=\"sunrise seen from pidurangala with the sun rising\" class=\"uag-image-3388\" width=\"467\" height=\"700\" title=\"sigiriya2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-ac7dde82\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around 9 am we arrived at Sigiriya, you have to wait in line to get in as it is very popular with locals and tourists. We saw the gardens, we climbed the three hundred thousand stairs laughing and looking like we hadn&#039;t slept in 3 days and finally, after about 30 minutes, we reached the top. The views from Sigiriya are absolutely spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once we finished taking a walk and hydrating ourselves with some good King coconuts we went back to Kandy passing through Dambulla to see the cave temples. I regret not having spent a couple of nights in the area and visiting the jungle and surrounding areas. It is something that if you have the opportunity you should do, I think it is very worth it.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sigiriya, conocida tambi\u00e9n como la Roca del Le\u00f3n, es una antigua fortaleza y palacio ubicada en el distrito de Matale, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"right-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"normal-width-container","site-content-style":"boxed","site-sidebar-style":"boxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sri-lanka"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.8 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>\u27a4 Explora Sigiriya en Sri Lanka | Gu\u00eda Definitiva para tu Aventura<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Visita Sigiriya en Sri Lanka. 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