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Top 10 Things To Do In Sri Lanka

There are so many things to do in Sri Lanka! This post will show you the top 10 things to do right here in Sri Lanka! Sri Lanka is an exotic destination for travelers who are adventurous, loves the nature, appreciates history, and enjoys good food. It has an eclectic mix of attractions that will suit everyone. Sri Lanka is best explored through a free & easy trip, with a rented car and a driver. Or if you have time to spare, you can also use the public transport.

Map of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a tear-drop-shaped country with awesome beaches, wildlife national parks, and a central mountainous area. Below are the Top 10 Things to do in Sri Lanka:

1. Galle Fort

Light house at Galle Fort

2. Yala National Park

The first animal to greet us at Yala National Park

3. Famous Temples: Kataragama Temple, Sacred Temple of The Tooth Relic, Rock Temple

Tissamaharama Temple

4. Hummanaya Blow Hole

Things to do in Sri Lanka – Hummanaya Blowhole

5. Sigiriya Rock

Things to do in Sri Lanka – Sigiriya Rock

6. Waterfalls

Another angle of Bakers Falls

7. Horton Plains

One of the easier-to-walk-flat-ground at Horton Plains National Park

Things to do in Sri Lanka -Horton Plains National Park

8. Hakgala Botanical Gardens

Pretty arrangement of flowers at Hakgala Botanical Gardens

Things to do in Sri Lanka – Hakgala Botanical Gardens

9. Trincomalee

Things to do in Sri Lanka – Trincomalee

10. Experience homestay with local Sri Lankan family

Living room in Sunnyside Holiday Bungalow

Experience a homestay

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Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla, Sri Lanka: Awesome Rock with Interesting History

Remember I mentioned that the ticket price for foreign tourist is constantly reviewed by the government? Well, it only cost USD15 to climb Sigiriya Rock a few years back but now it is USD30!! *horrors* (quickly purchase your airplane tickets to visit Sri Lanka now!)

Sigiriya Rock

At Sigiriya Rock, you can pay S$10 for a guide climb the rock with you and explain to you the history of the rock and the palace. It is also good so that you have someone to take photos for you when you are on the top of the rock 🙂

It is a fairly easy climb compared to the Dunhinda Fall and the stairs have recently undergone maintenance work (so it is safe!). But for those who have phobia for heights, you may find it a little scary when climbing, so don’t look down!

Lion Claws at Sigiriya Rock

Stairs heading up the Sigiriya Rock

Scary stairs at Sigiriya Rock

You can pack your breakfast and have a picnic when you reach the top of Sigiriya Rock but beware of the monkeys who are after your food.

Halfway up the Sigiriya Rock

Ruins of Palace on Sigiriya Rock

Top of the Sigiriya Rock

It takes about 45mins to climb up, so be prepared to set off early so that it won’t be too hot when you reach the top of Sigiriya Rock. Wear comfortable clothes, sensible shoes and bring a bottle of water with you. Enjoy the climb and the view! 🙂

PS. As we were leaving Sigiriya Rock at around 11am, we saw a bus load of Chinese tourists. The girls were wearing flowy dresses and wedge heels! Well, maybe they were really comfortable in that attire since I heard that there are people who climb the Great Wall of China in high heels! I would love to see that for myself…anyone wants to sponsor our trip to China? 🙂