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Natural Monuments

Sigiriya Water Gardens

Natural Monuments

Sigiriya Water Gardens

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Sigiriya Water Gardens

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Location: Sri Lanka

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

December 8, 2018

Hiking

World Heritage Site by UNESCO: the Lion's Rock also called the Cloud Palace. Proud 1360 steps lead us to the 200-meter-high monolith, which was built in the 5th century and for many years served as a rock fortress.

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February 11, 2019

Hiking

Lion Rock in Sigiriya, 1200 steps to reach the summit, but it is really worth it, ... moving, I recommend you take a guide that explains a bit of things and take you to visit the most picturesque corners. Get water, there are no springs along the way, and do not go there in hot weather, dehydration could play tricks on you.

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Singharaja Garden

January 5, 2021

Hiking

Those who take the path up to the Löwenfels will be rewarded with a wonderful view. It is not cheap, however, so many backpackers use another rock with a view of the Löwenfels.

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Best routes near Sigiriya Water Gardens

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View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress – Sigiriya Water Gardens loop from Sigiriya Entrance Bus Station

4.84km

01:20

70m

70m

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

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

4.91km

01:21

80m

80m

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

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#3.

Sigiriya Water Gardens – View of Sigiriya Rock Fortress loop from Bus stop Dambulla

9.37km

02:31

100m

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 322 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Sri Lanka

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