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Sigiriya Trips & Tours
Sigiriya
As spectacular, natural landmarks go, the towering rock formation of Sigiriya definitely scores highly. Making it even more mind-boggling is the fortress perched at the apex, the brain-child of King Kasyapa I who ordered construction in the 5th century. It is said that he went on to live in it with his harem of 500 for 20 years, but that’s a story for another day… The entire structure reaches over 200 metres into the sky, towering over the tangled jungle landscapes below, and will elicit a good few gasps from several kilometres away. Views from the top are utterly breath-taking and can be reached by ascending 1,202 delicate steps, past beautiful wall paintings. Start your climb at dawn for the dreamiest of views, or if you don’t fancy the head-rush, take to the skies in a hot-air balloon and appreciate its wonder from the clouds.
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One of the most otherworldly places in Sri Lanka, Sigiriya has to be seen to be fully comprehended. Surrounded by swathes of deep green jungle, the 200-metre-high rock fortress is already striking from miles away or floating overhead in a hot air balloon. If you'd prefer to see it up-close, begin the journey at dawn, climbing over 1,200 steps until you reach the top. Once there, explore its beautiful terraced gardens, canals and pools, and marvel at the Sky Palace, all of which were built in the 5th century. For a more tourist-free view of the fortress, climb nearby Pidurangala rock. The Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks aren't far away, and if you're visiting between June and September, you could witness the largest annual gathering of Asian elephants.
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