My ideal 24 hours in Sigiriya
This historic town in the cultural triangle in Sri Lanka MUST be on your itinerary! But you don’t have to spend too long here. Here’s how to see the highlights in just one day before moving to the east coast or Kandy!
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🌅 Sunrise at Lion Rock
Wake up early and climb to see the most iconic view in Sri Lanka, Sigiriya Rock - a UNESCO World Heritage site. I love this view so much!! There’s no dress code, but ticket prices are steep at $35 a pop.
🍳 After, come back to your hotel for a shower, breakfast and swim. I *loved* the hotel I picked for my tour, aliyaresortbythema - the pool was insane.
🛕 Next, drive to Dambulla Cave Temple to see 2,000 years of Sri Lankan history. It’s one of the best-preserved cave complexes in Asia. Get a guide here or at least load up a page with the history so that you can read about it when you’re there. Your shoulders and knees need to be cove...