Don’ts & Dos at sigiriya About Sigiriya Travel Information Climb Sigiriya Image Gallery Tourist Map sigiriya weather UNESCO – World Heritage menu Things you should know before travel to Sigiriya/ Sigiriya Travel Tips Sigiriya rock climbing tips Be sure to take a bottle of water and keep yourself hydrated. The last place to buy water is a canteen near the main entrance Wear comfortable, breathable clothes as the Sigiriya Lion Rock climb is sort of a workout 🙂 Wear sunglasses if you are climbing in the noon Use sunscreens if you are climbing in the noon Always keep your attention on the steps. In some areas slope is quite steep Start your climb as early as in the morning to avoid sun heat Keep your valuable items safe. There are monkeys who might steal your food items Beware of heavy winds and keep your belongins safe (Camera, sunglasses, hats and caps) Always obey the road signs and instructions If you climb Sigiriya Lion Rock in the morning take the museum tour after the climb Crucial dont's at Sigiriya rock Do not feed animals especially monkeys and deer while you climb Sigiriya Lion Rock Do not make huge noice. Hornet nests are there in the surrounding. They won't disturb you untill you disturb them Drones are STRICTLY prohibited within Sigiriya Lion Rock premises. This is a serious punishable offence. Hornets get disturb to the sound of a drone Do not walk on ancient building ruins in Sigiriya Fortress and if you see someone please advice Do not write anything anywhere unless its the log book placed inside the museum Do not take pictures at Sigiriya Frescoes at any chance. This is also a serious punishable offence