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Sigiriya (Lion Rock)

Natural Monuments

Sigiriya (Lion Rock)

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Sigiriya (Lion Rock)

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Singharaja Garden

September 2, 2019

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Just escape the tourist streams and enjoy the Sigiriya Rock. Only a few steps away from the main entrance, you walk on very well laid paths and in complete silence.

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March 8, 2020

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Visiting the rock is surely a lasting memory. It takes a lot of sweat to climb the rock up to the last step. The view compensates for the effort. Worth a visit.

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Far Ride Magazine

September 13, 2017

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The Sigiriya Lion Rock is certainly worth doing. The climb upwards the Lion's Paw is definitely a bit tough. The views at the top as well as the paintings however made it more than worthwhile for us.

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View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Sigiriya (Lion Rock) loop from Bus stop Dambulla

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Sigiriya (Lion Rock) – Sigiriya Water Gardens loop from Commercial bank

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Sigiriya (Lion Rock) – View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress loop from Lion Rock

1.41km

00:26

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 250 m

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Sunday 23 August

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Sri Lanka

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