Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Where
- Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
- Price
- Entry USD $35 for foreigners
- Category
- Activities & adventure
UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Kasyapa I in the 5th century. A royal palace on a 180-metre granite monolith with water gardens at the base, ancient frescoes on the western face, and a mirror-polished plaster wall covered in visitor inscriptions from the 7th-14th centuries. Entry USD $35 for foreigners. Best climbed 7-9am. Allow 2.5-3 hours for a full visit.