Sigiriya Rock - Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka's Central Province, close to the town of Dambulla, is the historic rock fortification known as Sigiriya or Sinhagiri. A huge granite column that is about 180 meters high dominates this historically and archaeologically significant location.

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Perhaps Sri Lanka's most significant tourist destination is Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An essential component of every trip to this stunning island is Lions Rock, sometimes called Sigiriya or the Lion Rock, a huge old stone fortification perched atop a high rock in the central region of Sri Lanka. We have created this comprehensive guide for visitors after visiting the Sigiriya ruins twice already since they are so excellent! The historic rock stronghold known as Sigiriya Lion Rock is distinguished by its enormous granite column, which rises to a height of almost 200 meters. The location dates back to King Kasyapa's t

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Sigiriya Lion Rock may be reached from Colombo by a variety of modes of transportation.

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Can hire a private taxi

Tuk Tuk is another famous transport in Sri Lanka

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