Climbing The Famous Lion Rock in Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰

[@veerappanmanimaran4376]

There is a history behind this Sigiriya rock which you can google and learn about ancient history behind it. I think the guide doesn't have much knowledge about it or lack of explanation. The Wood apple has to be eaten with sugar or jaggery or you can make juice and mix it with Ice cream. It's delicious. Enjoy the rest of your tour with safe riding 👍

[@indoman1059]

The elephants eat the whole wood apple and when they pass it out next day in full it’s empty inside 😂😂

[@yasithbagyaruwanpathirana1232]

SL is not expensive if you choose your options wisely😊 This tour guide is not giving you the fullest experience. You should've rest that day in the hotel and go to see the sunrise in the Pidurangala rock. Thats magical❤

[@devinranaweera866]

It's sad how you had a tour guide who either doesn't know jack-shit or doesn't have a good command of English to explain how important and special Lion Rock is. Lion Rock is basically an ancient rock fortress, royal palace and later Buddhist monastery. Each element of the fortress complex has deep meaning and history. Either way, hope you had an absolutely amazing time in Sri Lanka, and can't wait to have you back! 😍🤠

[@aurora_7252]

i was actually thinking the same. do they give guide license to this kind of people

[@anushka-nashpathirana8741]

Yeah, I also heard that some of the explanations didn't make sense. We had a disagreement once with one of the cowboy guides.

[@HyperFACT]

Agree, the guide only talks about the view point. The water gardens, fountains, frescos are skipped and he is just too ignorant to say the least that they are standing on top of a great ancient palace built by hand in the 5th century.

[@ianmathew4156]

Yes. The tour guide is useless. He could not describe anything about the historical rock palace and water garden.

[@lankanathawijenayake2366]

may be he is not sinhalese tamil or muslim guy

[@praveen_sinnur]

9:17 that’s not how you eat wood apple. It should be mixed with jaggery n kept for some time. After 4-5 hours go for it. You’ll have totally different taste. Awesome vlog ❤ Ryleigh, as always 😊

[@RyleighJayne]

That is why it wasn’t that nice! Thank you for the tip 😊🙏

[@ude3333]

Some people eat with sugar, using a spoon obviously.

[@Bilalafridi500]

A female who bring smiles with bringing new contents a lot of love from Pakistan ❤❤❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@fiftydreamsvlogs]

Nice pick up lines

[@rj771]

this comment is sexist.

[@90sNomad]

What i loved in this video is less plastic waste on the roads. Dirt is all fine..we all are born out of dust only 🙂

[@lankalankaputhra3003]

Hi Ryleigh, I am from Melbourne; I have been living in Melbourne for 32 years. I visit Sri Lanka every year as I love this culture-rich wonderful country. I have lived in Sri Lanka for 29 years. Sri Lanka's history goes more than 20,000 years. Sigiri Rock palace (Lion Rock Palace) is supposed to have been initially constructed more than 6000 years ago. It had been a very technologically advanced nation then. The Siv-Hela king constructed the palace with water fountains on the top of the palace and the water was taken hundreds of meters below the rock top. How did they do that!? Imagine the technology they have had in Sri Lanka (then the country was called "Sinhale or Sihele"). After the dynasty of King Rawana, the palace was abandoned for a period of a few thousand years and then King Kashyapa rebuilt the rock palace abour 1500 years ago. This is a living monument to prove the level of advanced science and technology the country of Sihale (Ceylon as the British invaders called it and Sri Lanka as it has been called for the last 5 decades) had 6000 years ago. Unfortunately, most of this technology was destroyed and looted by the European invaders who brutalized this country since year 1505. First the country was invaded by Portuguese. Then came the Dutch invaders. Finally came the worst and most uncivilized and brutal invaders, the British. They killed millions of Siv-Hela people of this country of Sihele. After a 30-year war against the world's most brutal terrorist group called LTTE, the people defeated them in 2009. The brutaluty and the muderous nature of these terrorists were inexplicable. The LTTE terrorists killed more than 100,000 innocent civilians including sucking infants on the lap of mothers, helpless elderly and Buddhist Monks who are going about their daily routines helping the lay people. They destryed the Goberment property that cannot be replaced even with 500 billion US dollars. Still some Western elements who invaded the country 500 years ago still keep troubling this great country and still support the terrorist groups like the defeated LTTE terror group. The country who had been affected by a 30-year terrorist war got further affected by 3 years of CoViD pandemic. The country's main income sources are tourism, agricultural exports and foreign employment. All three income sources came to a grinding halt during the 3 CoViD years. The country started recovering slowly; but then the foreign and the local enemies used the financial state of the country to create havoc and topple a democratically elected government. However, Siv-Hela people have had a steel determination that couldn't break even 500-year brutal invation, 30-year terrorism or western religions, which always sought the support of terrorists to destroy the cultural bond of the country, which is based on Buddhist teachings of compassion, kindness and friendliness.

[@Dark_night211]

ravana was a Tamil bro

[@supremegodemperordonaldtru3563]

@@Dark_night211 Nonsense Ravana spoke Sanskrit and was born in Uttarpradesh. There are no Tamils speaking Sanskrit born in Uttar Pradesh lol

[@Dark_night211]

@@supremegodemperordonaldtru3563 lol ravana shows up in Tamil literature not in any of the Sinhalese literature, and btw Tamil is way older than the Sanskrit language, also Ravana worshipped the Hindu diaries too. He was most obviously not a Sinhalese, some say although he was born in uttarpradesh his parents were Dravidian,

[@han_in_sky2045]

This is a fake story. Bullshit.

[@johnemmanuel8983]

That’s a nice write up!

[@ryan_gt4721]

OMG... It shouldn't be done after an exhausted bike ride. Anyway, you have done it perfectly💪♥ Lion rock is not just a view point. It's a Kingdom. There is a lot more to watch in there.

[@taxiabey6772]

Raw wood apple is kinda sour. But the real magic happens when you add sugar, a little bit of salt, coconut milk, and water to a wooden apple paste. The drink is the best! Mouth-watering! Or you can add sugar into wood apple and mix it and eat.

[@ninuwander]

Wood apple refreshing cool drinks are my favorite fruit drinks as Sri Lankan, and I'm glad you found genuine guide that don't overhype and over sell things.

[@hobsrock9305]

My god bruh, Roma is a cool guy but, there's a story, history behind everything in this video. You didn't hear it from him. You just climbed a rock. Wood Apple is great, but you didn't get to enjoy a wood apple juice or anything. Bruh if you are seeing this give them the real feeling. Even a 5 years old baby can walk them here and there. Sri lanka is full of surprises because of its nature, culture, people and history. A tour guide should be able to at least give them a hint. Good luck anyway❤ Enjoy🎉

[@yasithbagyaruwanpathirana1232]

Lol this is true😂

[@stinnywee1945]

Yeah Roma is not a great guide. I guess he's just a driver hired by the company asked to do a guide job as well. He didn't even suggest them to try King coconut at the fruit stall Instead he was looking for wood apple which is not eaten raw 🤣

[@francop2592]

Been following you since first video and ive never skipped through. You are in my top 3 vloggers and i watch quite a few. Seen a big change in how you communicate to the views in a positive way. Keep doing what your doing, youre such a breath of fresh air. Watching from adelaide😊

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@gogochami4218]

10:40 Nice honest man got rewarded.

[@rohanwijedasa5498]

Nice to see you visiting King Kasyapa s Palace, also called Sigiriya. Sorry to see you tired after the climb. I have been there many times as a Sri Lankan.Please read more about it in the Wikipedia. Enjoy your stay in SL. Nice to see you exploring and enjoying sunny Sri Lanka. Regards to your Dad too. Adios. Enjoy . Take Care. GBU.

[@mangala1966]

Hi Ryleigh, Very nice to see you, identifying an innoncent and genuine fruit salesman when gave a tip of Rs 1000. That woodapple really worth more than ten rupees, most foodstalls will charge tourists huge sums and even cheat, but there seem to be people like that who didn't even want to charge you ten rupees when he weighed the woodapple which is a genuine hospitality. And you rewarded a right person when he deserves that, well done!!!👍👍👍

[@brandons3000]

From the entrance you passed 1500 years old moats, landscaped gardens, water fountains, traps for enamies, 1500 year old Sigiri frescoes of king's ladies( frescoes in ajantha caves in india are only older in the world), whats left of lion entrance reduced to lion paws with time and many other archeological sites.

[@AAYUSHVLOGS806]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵 ❤ Love to watching your vlog ❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you for watching!! 🙏🙏

[@ws1814]

Btw you should eat wood apple mixed with a bit of sugar. It balances the tartness of it and really brings out the flavor.

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you for the suggestion! 🙏

[@sheylk]

you have to mix wood apple with suger.then it will be very tasty and we are as a srilankans these are used as a drink. For that you have to get all the friut isnside shell into a cup and blend it well and put some water and mix with suger and little bit salt if you want . you can try with two or more wood apples for that

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@kennyx8482]

34:07 quite impressive first time hearing and pronunciation of Pidurangala rock....(not to be confused with Pidurutalagala, aka Adams Peak (again, not to be confused with little adams peak). Adams peak is thought to be where buddha set foot and his footprint on top..7.5km up, mainly on very steep inclines that can reduce even the seasoned hill walkers to quivering wrecks by the time they reach top

[@RyleighJayne]

🙏

[@dname1802]

OMG, guide seems nice, BUT😂, he didn’t explain anything. 1. Sigiriya is a rock fortress, believe to be built by SriLankan (Sinhalaya, those days) King Kashyapa, over 1500 years ago. 2. You said Lillie’s and Crocodiles in water right. That’s the moat around the Fortress for protection. 3. There are so many intact structures around the rock and ruins of the palace on top. 3. There are ancient paintings of ladies which is important to see. I don’t know you saw that. 4. Most Sri Lankans know these things and your guide (as a guide) definitely must know. You don’t need a separate guide for that.

[@ude3333]

I think she also missed the centuries old graffiti/writing on the mirror wall.

[@vimukthiviraj4205]

Opting for budget-friendly restaurants ($3 to $4 for lunch) can cut your expenses by 60% without compromising your travel experience. While Sri Lanka isn't overly pricey, it's important to carefully choose accommodation and dining options to manage costs while maintaining a great experience. It is a pleasure to watch your vlog.

[@DdDds-vy3pi]

True

[@tarnesh2904]

Cheers to the guide for taking you guys to the most local shops

[@kamrulhassan6560]

Srilanka look like tourist heaven compare to other south asian countries.srilankan main business to earning money is tourism's and i think srilanka is very expensive country too compare to other south asian countries from Bangladesh

[@mbacader3504]

Hi Kamrul, I remember you at the hotel in Riyadh.

[@udithnuren6546]

People come to SL more, because its a full package of Beaches, Mountains with cool climate, Dry climate, Rain forest, rich culture, high bio diversity, clean country, friendly people and less scammers. All this is packed in to a small island that can be coverd in a few days. Sigiriya has tge most expensive tickets in SL. if you dont make it expensive, there will be a huge traffic on the ladders to climb the rock. Its already crowded.

[@ShriramWaghmode-vm5fp]

It was really nice scenic ride and view from top of Lion Rock was fabulous , Good luck for journey ahead !

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@kalpalahiru]

Super cool adventure journey through sri lanka 🇱🇰

[@RyleighJayne]

😊🙏 Thank you!

[@Kingdom-api]

You just see the view omg. So much to see the mirror wall. The beautiful painting and the pool etc you dont need to hire a specialist guide . I would recommend that you do bit of a google research before the day starts

[@megadismayed]

could you tell me the identity of the damsel in the fresco - if you can please

[@upulsampath2763]

That tour guide doesn’t know any history 😢that wonderful place! Apologize! Be careful 😊

[@marzookhibraznajreeem28]

Beautiful videos keep rocking welcome to Srilanka have an amazing stay.

[@udarajayasinghe7799]

Did you make the pidurangala climb, that would be amazing too, priceless views

[@DEEPTV176]

Thank you soo much visiting our paradise ..hope you enjoy...love you guys ❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@megadismayed]

The recorded history of Sigiriya dates back to 3rd century BC, a time when Buddhist monks once lived there . your guide did not narrate the history behind Sigiriya which he should have done. the ponds you seen on your way up were where the damsels used to bath and were inter connected which is why the water levels remained the same. the irrigation system that was used to send water up to the Palace atop of the rock was made possible by what we call Caliper Physics. the rock that you may have seen from Sigiriya is called Piduragalle. visit the Dambulla Rock but watch out for the monkeys

[@shamaliwije4872]

Sigiriya started as a palace/ fortress and became part of a monastery complex after it was abandoned the first time.

[@megadismayed]

It was a monastery around the 03rd century BC. Kashyappa erected the palace later .

[@shamaliwije4872]

@@megadismayed No, there were only random shelters with katara cuts, meant for meditation etc before the fortress was built. It became an actual monastery complex only after the death of King Kashyappa.

[@zainhijudeen9237]

your dad looks and sounds like an aussie Josh Brolin!

[@RyleighJayne]

😂🙌

[@kennyx8482]

"land ..monitor? weird" ahaha that cracked me up😄, i dont even know why hehe

[@_Compass_NPP_Malimawa_Q_tv]

Glad you are visiting Srilanka. Thank you. ❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@kumarthenuwara7258]

Don't involve dirty politics

[@kumarthenuwara7258]

Dear Madam, Wood apple must eat with some kind of sugar or extract juice mix with sweet and chill drink(after refrigerated).(seeds must remove or strain).

[@damn3716]

Wood apple is best as a juice.

[@RyleighJayne]

Great to know! Thank you 🙏

[@wasulasammika3733]

it’s nice to see you guys in my area.you could visit Dambulla cave temple too.wishes from London.

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏 I will ask about it 🙏

[@wasulasammika3733]

@@RyleighJayneyou are welcome.🙏

[@gloriouspradhan2393]

Extraordinary vlog ❤ love to watch your vlog ❤❤❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you so much!!

[@gloriouspradhan2393]

Welcome 🤗 ​@@RyleighJayne

[@PalTsheringLepcha]

Love from Bhutan ❤ 🇧🇹. Come enjoy the Bhutanese culture as well 😊

[@Cat-c2e]

No jacket no viser hell of a ride

[@RosenGraphic]

Thanks for showing my country to wold 😍

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@RanaureliFarm]

What a long ride. You must be having really sore back

[@RyleighJayne]

It does get sore! I need a water break every hour to stretch and then no pain 😊🙌

[@RanaureliFarm]

@@RyleighJayne great, good luck on your ride and enjoy the beauty of the Paradise Island

[@Equal-k7q]

Looks like both had a Great adventure together

[@RyleighJayne]

I sure did! 😊🙏

[@lennyhok8632]

Looks fun!

[@RyleighJayne]

So fun!

[@Ilanaga]

When traveling outside of the Western Province or Colombo, it's smarter to eat at local restaurants instead of pricey tourist spots. I've noticed that meals in these tourist places cost around $8.33 (about 2400 rupees) per person. However, if you opt for a good local eatery, you can enjoy a similar meal for around 2400 to 3000 rupees for all three of you. Furthermore, the farther you go from Colombo, the more expensive these tourist places become. By the way, your vlog is adorable.😊

[@Gautamhk990]

Thank you for sharing video. I love. It. Your. Video. ❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@anushka-nashpathirana8741]

Woodapple juice with a scoop of creamy ice cream. the bomb

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you for the tip! 🙏

[@udarasomasiri6316]

You have to make woodapple drink it is very delosious. It is very testy fruit

[@RyleighJayne]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@JRMTravel]

How about cable cart all the way to the top of Lion Rock.

[@RyleighJayne]

Now that’s a great idea!! 😂🙌

[@tanhaakter4292]

Congratulations for 50 k subscribers

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you!! 😊🙏

[@ImranKhan-zl4xh]

thanks madam visiting my country. n your vedieo is nice very clear . this is my place

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏

[@alokaisiridu6969]

wellcome to Sri lanka....... Safe Travel.......

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏

[@Rram1964]

I always enjoying your vlog you and your dad have a blessing day

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏

[@respectlife8932]

Wow magnificent environment u have for see

[@respectlife8932]

We love your videos

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you🙏

[@Hasanurzaman-mn7dz]

Great journey

[@vetrivel7122]

வாழ்த்துக்கள் தங்கை அவர்களுக்கு உங்களுடைய அப்பாவிற்கும், ❤❤

[@explorechoice531]

Ur so pretty 😍 and by the way enjoy your stay in Srilanka

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@elcie1999]

It’s not a river, that’s the moat that surrounds the gardens leading to the rock

[@megadismayed]

but there was a purpose for the moat to be dug with crocodiles introduced

[@elcie1999]

@@megadismayed yes the purpose was that King Kashyapa built it to keep his enemies out

[@FlickzTravel]

Thank you for visiting my country 🔴🟠🟡🟢

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@PrabinChy-ds2bs]

Watching you girl, from NEPAL 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@Naktollah0967ajjao]

If you randomly step on animals sh*t It's called good luck in Nepal 😊 Hope you had a great day ❤️

[@RyleighJayne]

Oh Ahhaha that’s so interesting! Thank you for letting me know 🙏

[@ShyamMohan-n1q]

Hello, sister. Where are you? It's been too long, no videos. You are the best.❤❤❤❤

[@gautamshriyan5020]

I keep waiting for ur videos ......love to see u more.

[@RyleighJayne]

😊🙏

[@bishnukanu1392]

Please come in Nepal to visit rara lake

[@RyleighJayne]

🙏

[@cyblackbox]

Need a video about mininthale Rock in sri lanka

[@RyleighJayne]

I’ll look into it 🙏

[@ahmeda8921]

I been there and I say you’re such a superhero to going SIGIRIYA when you feeling tired I think this place needs a high level of fitness

[@RyleighJayne]

Aha thank you so much 😊🙏

[@SHYBIRTheIntrovert]

Your smile is sweet Keep Uploading🎉

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@bomiwick1695]

Wonder why not guide also join journey with a nice motorbike and found your luggage goes with him and making hustle free journey, and he will protect you from lost way + rare obstacles, nice journey enjoyed watching

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Good job 👍😁

[@RyleighJayne]

😊🙏

[@NimaliNimali-jh8zr]

❤❤❤

[@Sweden_Natural_View]

Srilanka is best country 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@RyleighJayne]

😊🙏

[@manjuarun1550]

Your Dad reminds me THANOS every time when he talks

[@RyleighJayne]

😂🙌

[@nilanthaphotography-qx4ev]

Thank you for coming Sri lank ❤❤❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@indikasemasinghe5043]

wow.. nice.. come again to sri lanka..

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏

[@indikasemasinghe5043]

@@RyleighJayne 🥰😍🤩

[@Ramji_chhetri]

beautiful journey with Dad you experience ,wow that's great lovely place Srilanka ,he he your face change look like summer hot didn't suits you ,beautiful smile on face, keep up your good work I enjoyed always watching videos 🙏❤️👍👋

[@TheEddieToro]

Wow a gal that can saddle up an iron horse! Awesome. Good to see your dad with you and protecting you from possible idiot men who are everywhere. Poop is part of the journey 🤣🤣. More power to you Ryleigh. 😎😎👍👍🏍🏍

[@RyleighJayne]

Ahaha thank you so much!! 🙏🙏

[@desktop1100]

Come on AUSSIE COME ON 👍🏼❤️

[@RyleighJayne]

🙌🙌

[@prempdadhikari5873]

Lots of love❤

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏

[@tdog790]

there is another rock that you could have climbed that was free and more adventures and you would have gotten the same views but this one has like a whole story/history behind it

[@gaudhanghalegurung6509]

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵❣️ Beautiful Didi👌🤗🙏

[@RyleighJayne]

😊🙏

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. Amazing sound. Visit Gilgit-Baltistan and feel himalayan sounds world tallest mountains calling you.

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@BaltistaniBoys]

@@RyleighJayne visit pakistan. I recommend you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound in your bucket list on my request. 😋When you guys want to come, be sure to get in touch. And make sure to enjoy this himalayan . That's why I recommended Moses Peak to you. Because I myself have climbed this mountain many times every year with tourists. More than seven times. Because it goes up this mountain path from my village and I know these paths very well۔the unique future of this peak is that once you can experience the magnificent view of k2 the second highest peak in the world. Along with almost 700+m peaks in the area including Nangaparbat,Broad peak. Mashabrom Ghashabrom1,2,3,4 and K_6 K_7and k12.the route is located in open Area.

[@Methdeepa]

Next time try climb to adams peek❤

[@henrynarzary3523]

3:30 I'd throw away the shoes that very moment

[@RyleighJayne]

😂😂😭

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Nice , reminds me of Tutunc

[@rasathsilva1498]

Hi is everything alright and safe.....? We are waiting for the next video in Sri Lanka..

[@RyleighJayne]

New video out now 😊🙏

[@arunamadhushanka2854]

Just love your Vlogs 😍

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@trekxdd1380]

Hi Rayleigh, The Lion Rock is so beautiful, just like you. It reminds me of one of your videos in Nepal with the high stairs, they're similar to Lion Rock haha! Anyway, I think you should exercise and strengthen your cardio for your future adventures so you won't have a hard time. All in all, thank you for another wonderful video that you shared with us. Take care always and stay safe! 🙏🥰

[@sathyaraj4715]

Love from srilanka ❤ ❤❤❤

[@RyleighJayne]

😊🙏 thanks for watching!

[@tanhaakter4292]

How long will you stay in nepal?

[@totufernandes3302]

Still press the 👍buton

[@RyleighJayne]

🙏

[@MeroNepal181]

Superb vlog 👍

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@kosalamunasinghe6714]

❤❤❤ nice shot love the content 🫶🫶🫶

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 🙏

[@juniorboss35]

Sri Lanka is a very nice country to visit

[@RyleighJayne]

Agreed 🙏🙏

[@m16dang]

god bless you for sharing the wealth

[@RyleighJayne]

🙏

[@bada-ut5iw]

Nice vlog 👌 Love from sri lanka ❤️‍🔥

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@prasanga2999]

How much did the whole tour package cost ?

[@AP-nj3eo]

Sri Lanka is now becoming known as a destination that charges exorbitant fees for tourist attractions. This does not help in attracting tourists and it starts with the cost of a visa! As Ryleigh says look at the other asian countries!!

[@gautamshriyan5020]

Loved ur video dear . Pls visit Mumbai , goa,

[@akhtarzaidi9454]

Lovely philanthropist madam Ryleigh I do have a Lot of respect for you. God bless you. Jesus kiss you.

[@RyleighJayne]

Thank you 😊🙏