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Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high
It is best to come as early as possible in the morning (before 9 am), as the heat is stifling and there is some physical effort to climb Sigiriya all the stairs. Arriving first, you will also avoid the growing crowd to come sightseeing on the rock
Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla cave Temple are very close, and if you are motorized count between 15 and 20 minutes
Entrance to Sigiriya Lion Rock Tourist Site costs $ 30 (LKR rate will change according to month's exchange rate)
The opening hours of Sigiriya Lion Rock are from 7am to 5.30pm every day. Better to arrive early in the morning before 9am because after there are many people, or to go there in the late afternoon around 16h
It takes between 1:30 and 2:00 hours to travel between Kandy and Sigiriya depending on the crowd and the fitness
Only 90 kilometers separate Sigiriya Rock from Kandy, but it takes 2.5 hours to drive them
To the top of Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress, it is around 1200 steps
The last entry time is 4.00 PM
Yes you can. Click here to go to online purchasing portal
Any dress would be okay because it is not a temple that you are visiting. Make sure you have a cap, hat, scarf to stay away from the sun and wear an appropriate pair of shoes to avoid sun burns.
The Sigiriya rock is around 660 feet tall
There is no direct flights to Polonnaruwa. You need to go to Sigiriya domestic airport and then go to Polonnaruwa by another transport type
The closest train station to Sigiriya Rock is Habarana Train Station. Click sigiriya by train for more details