According to Sigiriya’s tourist guides, the authorities have issued some 70 such protective gear kits, but only about 20 are available in close proximity to the wall paintings. According to sources, a ...

which you can climb 1,300 stairs to reach. Visitors can learn about the region’s history at the Sigiriya Museum, explore the Sigiriya Craft Village for its handcrafted batiks and handloom ...

If you’re traveling independently you’ll want to put aside a half day to visit Sigiriya. It will take about 30 minutes to get here from Dambulla. If you explore the museum and then climb the ...