Sri Lanka | Is Sigiriya worth visiting?

Lion Rock is one of the most iconic landmarks in Sri Lanka... BUT is worth visiting?
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Today we are in Sigiriya in the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. Sigiriya is home to one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landmarks Lion Rock. It’s also home to the lesser know Pidurangala Rock which offers stunning panoramic views over the entire valley of Sigiriya and Lion Rock itself.
Most travellers who visit Sigiriya choose to visit one or the other. So in todays video we are going to be climbing both Lion Rock and Pidurangala Rock to break down the pro’s and con’s of visiting each and to help you decide which one you should visit.
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[@SisaruKavishka]

I think the 30 dollars is worth it given; 1) the spectacular views 2) the ancient heritage 3) the complexity of the entire complex 4) the sheer amount it takes for the archaeology department to maintain it I guess its a win-win , tourists get to see and understand something so unique and so native to a particular country , something that is very complex and was obviously ahead of its time in many ways . And the locals get to preserve something that is very dear to them.

[@SallyAndEd]

All true

[@jackieblewett641]

More than the views Sigiriya is architecture. How did the King get water on top (200 metres) to fill his swimming pool? You forgot to mention the frescoes.

[@shakthianjanananayakkara6528]

Pretty much every youtuber forgets the frescoes. Maybe because it is prohibited to video it.

[@SallyAndEd]

We chose not to mention it because we didn't think it made sense to talk about them when we didn't have any videos to support what we were saying

[@gunsnroses2570]

Dont go to lions rock just for views , its a rock fortress ,from bottom to the top everything is a mystery , for an example that big pond on top of the rock was made by just scooping the stone , no one knows how they did it

[@SallyAndEd]

It's incredible. So much mystery surrounding it

[@kalpaabeysinghe7431]

Absolutely

[@altogetherengineers8802]

This was Ravana's empire. Vishwakarma a civil engineer at that time planned and gifted Ravana around 5000years ago. Ravana captures seetha who is Rama's wife from India bcz of her beauty. One day Rama defeated Ravana in a war to get seetha. That time this empire came down. If u read Hindu ethics Ramayana, will get to know everything.

[@techartlk7329]

@@SallyAndEdyeah and sigiriya ranked by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the World

[@malithshanaka4280]

I really like u guys energetic presentation skill. Keep it up

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you! We will :)

[@dimuthudilshan567]

You guys are awesome, thank you for visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you :)

[@sslim8537]

Brilliant video, so informative. Sally, you really pretty too, lucky man Ed.

[@SallyAndEd]

Yes i am :)

[@LahiruKurukulasuriya]

It is worth visiting. One of fascinating views in the world, also known as 8th wonder of the world. Most of the techniques and pathways have been hidden and not yet discovered properly :)

[@SallyAndEd]

We think so too. It's definitely worth visiting if you're travelling to Sri Lanka. It's such an impressive sight.

[@MR.DEORA1]

Wow it's really so beautiful 🇹🇭😇🙏👸😊👰

[@SallyAndEd]

It's soooo beautiful

[@dinush0007]

What I experienced on my first visit to Sigiriya is that it's simply breathtaking. I used to live in down south and visited on a school trip. It was not dry season when it was too hot, and definitely should visit early. The water fountains still work sprinkling water in those welcoming green lawns. There's lot of history and it is regarded as the 8th wonder in the world, as the technology they had thousands years ago still make modern engineers amaze and some water sprinklers are still functioning to this date. The fortress had many layers of protection with water, crocodiles and layers of walls. It's a complex building which one cannot rush through without a full day atleast. Great video guys!

[@CesareVesdani]

Sr Lanka is a country worth living as a permanent stay.

[@littlesparrowchannel7637]

Great video. What a special place. It’s is definitely on my bucket list Thanks for sharing this. Have a safe journey .

[@SallyAndEd]

Thanks for watching. It really is something special. Thank you! We hope you make it there one day!

[@rasabilly]

its not 100s of years ago but 1000s

[@SallyAndEd]

ooooooo ok. Thanks for letting us know Billy

[@lakatheman]

My country 🇱🇰Sri Lanka🇱🇰 thank you guys for come here. Hope you enjoy our country. Few interesting things to see: *If you investigate carefully you can see something called Ravana rocks around sigiriya *Also you might notice some rock traps on the sigiriya as defense machanism * some markings on the up to the rock. Some books mentioned there was an elevator to go up down. Some believe those parallel markings are left of that machanisms. *There are lot of secrets around. Anyway hope you guys safe travel.

[@SallyAndEd]

Thats so cool! Thanks so much for sharing. I would have loved to see the elevator mechanism...

[@vinayaks7495]

Have a nice vacation filled with happiness and joy .

[@SallyAndEd]

Thanks! We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka

[@ashanjeradrupasinghe4915]

Awesome 👏 but you forgot to mention about famous frescos!!!

[@SallyAndEd]

Haha we saw them! We just didn't put them in the video because we weren't allowed to film there

[@jackieblewett641]

Actually it is 377 meters above sea level (Sigiriya)

[@SallyAndEd]

Ooooh ok. Thanks for sharing

[@nayanachandaneinissanke5599]

yes. those steps we used our old days..even we are young..:D only thirty years ago they build those iron steps...:D

[@debajyoti3772]

Yeah it is worth it... And just few days ago I saw a video about it..... He claim that it is not possible to creat this type of thing by ancient man ...with their ordinary tool

[@SallyAndEd]

It was definitely worth it. It wasn't possible by man? How does he think it was built? Aliens? Haha

[@debajyoti3772]

@@SallyAndEd yeah he is a archeologists from India... He has a KZbin channel if you want I can give you the link...the rock above the hill is neither found in the entire area... And he told about the two pool also ... His point was very logical I can't deny that ...btw wonderful vlogs 👍😍

[@debajyoti3772]

@@SallyAndEd he claim about advance engineering by God and aliens stuff🤪

[@kirtigupta9753]

@@debajyoti3772 U mean Praveen Mohan. He puts logical explanation with his videos.

[@debajyoti3772]

@@kirtigupta9753 yeah 👍

[@maheshneranjanneranjan1705]

Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🤝

[@travelandtakeoff6087]

Your presenting style is great and it motives...thanks for promoting our country..

[@soonalldotcom3381]

Wow, very nice video. Keep it up guys.

[@riyasliyakath201]

Worth it for sure what a beauty and greenish nation ❤️🇱🇰 excellent vlog👏🏻👏🏻 well presented

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you! So worth it!

[@ragingwarrior8098]

Those carved steps in to the rock are actually not the steps that used to climb rock by foot. Those are threads used by wheels to roll up and down. There are some proofs about an ancient Elevater that King used to climb the rock.

[@SallyAndEd]

Oh rad. We didn't know that. I find it hard to imagine the the king would climb up and down frequently. So some sort of ancient elevator makes sense. Would be really interesting to see

[@RKAVI1]

Exactly

[@dream2ceylon]

Sigiriya great place to visit in sri lanka best wishes from sri lanka

[@rakithaperera3501]

Thank you

[@kpfelixperera3686]

Amazing story. What a place. Story about lion rock is there any book to read or movie to see. Pidurangala rock view is a million dollar view.

[@RanulHashika]

Wikipedia has some info

[@kpfelixperera3686]

@@RanulHashika any movie.

[@SallyAndEd]

It's such a great spot. Definitely worth checking out if you get the opportunity!

[@zeus66e-sports19]

Great video!❤️

[@randheerperera7333]

Pretty impressed with the history lesson.Shame not many climbers aware of the historical value.If you closely look down from top you will see gardens and ponds below are symmetrically made.There are even water fountains below powered by rain water collected on pond at the top.King K had 6000 topless virgins to serve him.Still have some paiting on the side wall.Gaddafi style in 450AD🤣

[@SallyAndEd]

Yess! We saw the paintings. The cameras were strictly forbidden so we didn't include it!

[@youme820]

You guys are amazing 👍👍... there are so much to know than just a view of Sigiriya rock if anyone interesting climbing up. Water fountain. Gardens, frescos, moonstone stairs, ect. Also there are more reasons why sigiriya was important as kingdom. It was also strategic location for hide and combat. Fort its self a good shield from enemies. When they built they used lots of tactics.. list is goes on.

[@SallyAndEd]

Thats true. There is so much more too it than we could put in this video

[@travelguide4995]

lovely place

[@shaunratnayake2484]

Guys great video and thanks for share with us.

[@SallyAndEd]

You're welcome! Thanks for the compliment

[@janakaranasinghe5890]

The allure and mystique of the Lion rock is evident only when you explore the intricate details of the ancient kingdom surrounding it. The place on top of the rock contains ancient hydro engineering with toilets and wastewater as well as drinking water delivery.

[@SallyAndEd]

It's so cool! Such a fascinating place

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

Anszing views very Historic place thanks for this educative episode..Real eye opener definitely thanks

[@SallyAndEd]

Hey guys! Thanks for watching! It's really worth visiting if you ever get the chance. Sri Lanka is such a beautiful country

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

@@SallyAndEd o I spent 1 month only in Capital Colombo my ex family lived there )

[@damayanthamunasinghe1421]

Superb... Enjoy the days, guys... ❤️ 🇱🇰

[@SallyAndEd]

We did! We had a great time!

[@JeewanthaKumarapali]

Thanks for visiting 🇱🇰🙏 Nice work

[@SallyAndEd]

You're welcome! Thank you for the hospitality!

[@JeewanthaKumarapali]

@@SallyAndEd 🇱🇰🙏

[@dream2ceylon]

Sigiriya most beautiful eight wonder of the world& Heritage its go long history and amazing. If you visit to sri lanka you have to visit this beautiful place.

[@SallyAndEd]

I 100% agree with you. It's also worth learning some of this history of this place as well so that you have some context when you arrive

[@dream2ceylon]

@@SallyAndEd thank your valuable messages great hear from you guys. beautiful video of sri lanka is stunting and thank you both visit to sri lanka sharing travel experience.

[@QubitTechnologies]

Its good to see that you guys did good research about the Sigiriya. recently one research group found a place like Sigiriya in the middle of the jungle that has wall arts of dinosaurs and top of the rock have pools too. I don't think king use steps to go around the rock especially with the beautiful woman that he has :-)). if we think only about a big swimming pool at the top of the mountain. we don't know how they scooped out tons of rock to make that swimming pool and connect it with the waterline.

[@SallyAndEd]

Such an incredible structure.

[@mohimakader]

I'm hoping to visit in November and most blogs say it rains heavily during that time. May I ask which month you visited?

[@mathurauthayathevan1387]

How did they allowed u to film?

[@rinslyniroshan]

You would have seen much spectacular view of sun rise if you started climb Pidurangala by 4.30a.m or 5.00 am in the morning. Less crowd Scenic view...!

[@SallyAndEd]

We thought about doing this. It would have been amazing

[@SARUWATH]

Nice video thanks from SriLanka

[@SallyAndEd]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@janakajayasinghe175]

Good job...nice video

[@SallyAndEd]

Thanks! We had a great time visiting it!

[@Realeye66]

Excellent guys

[@SallyAndEd]

Thanks Jay

[@maheshkumara7156]

Awesome Video.

[@SallyAndEd]

Thanks mate :D

[@trans-elitemanifest757]

I am not the first viewer, but fast viewer 😁😆

[@SallyAndEd]

Hahaha we love that

[@fishsticks6969]

4:14 yes, those used to be the old staircase, my mom said in 1950's she climbed up on those stair case during a school trip to Sigiriya

[@SallyAndEd]

Thats amazing..

[@bluecircleventures]

You should show the place more. I mean it's a great video but we don't see enough of the architecture and of the second site we get to see nothing at all.

[@chathurarasanga7023]

You guys have to go ritigala...

[@SallyAndEd]

Ooooo that looks awesome! I just googled it

[@Bapontarindonesia321]

waooo..... nice vidio....i love it....from indonesia

[@SallyAndEd]

Thanks so much! I wonder if you're our first Indonesian sub?!

[@Bapontarindonesia321]

@@SallyAndEd yes...mybe....thank you my friends....

[@Bapontarindonesia321]

@@SallyAndEd lets come to indonesia....

[@ayushkumar-bg1xf]

i hate climbing stairs , slopes are better for me. once doing ttrek in north india i walked 14km on slopes and was willing to go more but then came 1000 stairs to climb , i got tired climbing stairs , my knees started giving up .

[@SallyAndEd]

Yikes.. thats a long trek. The stairs are manageable because of the crowds. You can only really get up one or two at a time

[@malindasaranga9095]

wow😍😍♥️🙏🏼

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you!

[@Oscuros]

00:25 *rediscovery. No such word as "rediscoverance".

[@roshanchandrabashana7316]

welcome to sri lanka ❤️😍❤️

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you! We loved it!

[@RanulHashika]

Didn't you go to see Sigiri Paintings?

[@SallyAndEd]

Yes we did! But you're not allowed to film there so we didn't include them

[@kalanaliyanage1905]

Actually in foreign eye i think u guys think fairly. As locals we know the value of it, foreigner they dont know the whole story, they just heard a basic story, just like we heard the story about taj mahal. May be thoose people little bit smarter than us, but they are not still history professors to have good eye catch things. So they just see a rock and only thing they wonder is view. But there have huge price tag to that sigiriya view, so its fair😉

[@slcs8817]

Wery nice 👍👍👍👍

[@SallyAndEd]

Thanks! We had such an awesome time.

[@vivekvatsa4682]

Nice vlog

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you!

[@gossipsrilanka]

hi, actually few years back we used those stairs that carved in to the rock to climb up. for the support there was only small steel railing to hold.

[@SallyAndEd]

That's so crazy to think that people used to climb those stairs. It doesn't seem possible. I think i'd really struggle if that was the only way to the top

[@ng8554]

I like your presentation. But Is there anything to get from this rock? Is it worthy to climb this?

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you! It's definitely worth learning the history before you visit it. It gives everythign a bit more context and you can enjoy the fort for what it is. I think its worthy of a climb.

[@damianxavier7343]

It is if you read up on the architecture, history and complex engineering with water and rocks etc before going.

[@Mihiran_Edirimanna]

I don't think king Kashyapa want a guy like you on his rok so its better you don't go there

[@damianxavier7343]

@@Mihiran_Edirimanna I'm sure the guy was asking a genuine question and not trying to be mean. to a foreigner, at first sight it is just a rock and is tiring to climb so there has to be smth of value that you gain.

[@RochelNilendra]

Pidurangala Rock was also used as a Vantage Point by the invading Army

[@SallyAndEd]

Ohhhhh. Then both armies had a vantage point. I guess that makes sense. Thanks for sharing!

[@RochelNilendra]

@@SallyAndEd Yes Even in Sigiriya there are several Vantage poionts

[@SasankaYakandawala]

It’s better to climb Pidurangala, if you are just there for the views and a hike. But, if you are there for more, Sigiriya (lion’s rock) is worth it... PS: if you want to really enjoy Sigiriya..probably better to do some reading on the history beforehand or hire a good, qualified guide.

[@SallyAndEd]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nalanyhawile117]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤my sri lanka

[@SallyAndEd]

Suuch a beautiful country. Where in Sri Lanka are you from?

[@chinthakawannisinghe8562]

😍😍

[@SallyAndEd]

I know right? 😍😍😍

[@kokkikumar631]

Tamil kings and Tamil people always best🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chamithdilshan169]

🇱🇰 srilanka

[@SallyAndEd]

:D

[@nikabro7050]

You guys so amazing... you know, even some Sri Lankans cannot explain things like you did

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you! We really appreciate the comment :)

[@gajabasenanayaka9231]

🇱🇰❤️👍🇱🇰

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you :D

[@Arnel_A67]

👍💖

[@SallyAndEd]

Thank you!

[@illangageperera1605]

It’s not worth for British and American poor countries But it worth for Sri Lanka and Asian countries and GERMANY and ITALIAN rich countries

[@SallyAndEd]

Noted

[@nalinosman1785]

I telling sri lankan politicians PLEASE don't destroyed our beautiful sri lanka. I bagh you sri lankan politicians. Thanks.

[@kashasaheed1899]

Shame on you Sri Lanka $30 robbery

[@abcdef8619]

Why do tourists have to pay 30 dollars? it's a theft!!! example : 100 tourists per day x $ 30 = $ 3,000 $ 3,000 x 30 days = $ 90000 !!!!!!

[@SallyAndEd]

Haha it's EASILY more like 1000 tourists per day. Easily.

[@kirtigupta9753]

Oh we Indians know the significance of Sigiriya. The answer lies in the ancient Hindu epic of Ramayana.

[@ajithkankanamgekankanamge6587]

😂😂😅😓

[@chamithdilshan169]

Wrong

[@PrasadieDharmasena]

Sorry but Ramayana connection is merely a fraction of Sigiriya story in Sri Lankans' point of view.

[@SallyAndEd]

I guess we'll never know for sure

[@shamaleejayakodi409]

Too expensive to visit seegiri. Should not charge so much from our visitors 😏

[@SallyAndEd]

Haha, it was a little bit of a shock to be honest!