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Sigiriya / Sri Lanka

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Sigiriya Rock rising behind the long tank of the water gardens — "Sigiriya 0218" by Michael Gunther, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Author Michael Gunther · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, for the best experience?February, at the 7:00 a.m. opening — the heart of the Cultural Triangle's driest stretch, when the 1,200 steps are dry underfoot, the summit view runs to the horizon…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Sigiriya on a first visit?Climb the rock through its water gardens, fresco gallery and Lion's Paws to Kashyapa's summit palace; take in the museum the ticket includes; and finish the day across…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Sigiriya, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Rice and curry at a village restaurant on the main road — a banana-leaf spread of small curries around red or white rice — hoppers for breakfast, and a thambili, the…

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