Friday, October 26, 2018

Sigiriya's rock next door


This is Sri Lanka's crown jewel. Barely a km from Sigiriya, Pidurangala is another gargantuan rock, created out of a volcanic activity. It has stunning views and ancient history. The rocks itself is not quite prepped for tourist. After a few ancient steps, you need to figure out your way up the path. 

You would see the medieval Buddhist monastery and meditation caves back to 477 A.D. and also a very large sleeping Buddha statue.

Start your hike around 5:30 am, reach the top in one and a half hours and you would catch the incredible golden sunrise over the Sigiriya rock.

You can reach this place in a 4-hour drive from the airport.

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