Sky Palace on Summit

Kasyapa, the controversial King and master builder, wanted to own it and built himself a lofty palace atop the huge rock, rising 200 metres out of the flat, irrigated dry zone landscape. Thousand five hundred years later, Sir Arthur C. Clark mooted the idea that Sigiriya qualifies to be the eighth wonder of the world, ranked closely with the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.

While there is no designated world authority to bestow this honour upon Sigiriya- Kasyapa’s fortified palace and city- it still makes an attractive marketing slogan. “The eighth wonder of the world is Sigiriya, in the Indian-ocean island of Sri Lanka.”

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Frequently asked questions

  1. What is included in the 'Expert Advice' feature?

    This feature offers practical tips from seasoned travelers and experts for each location. Expect advice like 'what to bring' and 'what not to do'. For example, at Sigiriya, it advises against carrying open food to avoid monkey interactions.

  2. When will the 'Expert Advice' feature be available?

    We're aiming to launch it in the second quarter of 2024. Keep up-to- date by following our social media channels.

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