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Ancient City of Sigiriya
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
About
The ruins of the capital built by the parricidal King Kassapa I (477–95) lie on the steep slopes and at the summit of a granite peak standing some 180m high (the 'Lion's Rock', which dominates the jungle from all sides). A series of galleries and staircases emerging from the mouth of a gigantic lion constructed of bricks and plaster provide access to the site.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
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Department of Archaeology page lists 06:30-17:30 daily, while the official CCF ticketing page lists 07:00-17:00 and ticket counters 07:00-17:00.
Admission
Current official CCF daily pricing page last updated April 29, 2026; SAARC citizens receive 50% discount.
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- hat
- bug spray
Good to know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No guide needed
Tags
Planning Dambulla
The rest of my Dambulla saves, on the city's planning pages.