So I went to #Pidurangala viewpoint instead. Much cheaper, a bit of a climb, and with incredible views facing Sigiriya.

For me, seeing that rock standing in the landscape was far more impressive than being on top of it. I definitely recommend it. #southasia

At the top, there’s an ancient fortress, and it does sound interesting.

But I decided not to climb #Sigiriya itself, it felt expensive, and honestly, I wanted to see the rock from the outside, not from above.

Dambulla itself didn’t really impress me.

The town isn’t particularly pretty, but it’s very practical as a base to move around the area and explore the #CulturalTriangle in #SriLanka