Here’s What It’s Like To Climb Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s Ancient City In The Sky
Two things tend to come to mind when you’re visiting Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s somewhat newly discovered ancient city in the sky. First, it’s usually something along the lines of, “This is the coolest experience ever.” Second, it’s also usually something along the lines of, “I hope these stairs hold, because if not, then I’m a goner.” Lucky for me, the stairs did stay firmly in place, and yes, the experience turned out to be the most amazing experiences I had while in Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Central Province, Sri Lanka, just outside the city of Habarana, and is the highlight for any trip to the country. For most visitors, it’s a one-day trip while visiting the so-called “Cultural Triangle,” which also includes the massive ruined city of Anuradhapura, capital of Sri Lanka from the third century BC to 993 AD, Polonnaruwa, the island’s second capital, and many other cultural…
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