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Sampath Village Tour, Sri Lanka
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock, as seen from Lake Egoda Wewa in Sri Lanka
Sampath Village Tour, Sri Lanka
Crossing a lake (Egoda Wewa?) on a catamaran paddle boat, with the majestic Sigiriya Rock in the background
Sampath Village Tour, Sri Lanka
The majestic Lion Rock Sigiriya as seen from Lake Egoda Wewa in Sri Lanka
Sigiriya Rock bathed in late afternoon sunlight
Ancient City of Sigiriya - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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.
Sigiriya Rock bathed in late afternoon sunlight
Ancient City of Sigiriya - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mirror wall and the spiral staircase to the cave paintings can clearly be seen at the bottom of the rock face.
Sigiriya Rock bathed in late afternoon sunlight
Ancient City of Sigiriya - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mirror wall and the spiral staircase to the cave paintings can clearly be seen at the bottom of the rock face.
Sigiriya Rock bathed in late afternoon sunlight
Ancient City of Sigiriya - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mirror wall and the spiral staircase to the cave paintings can clearly be seen at the bottom of the rock face.
Sigiriya Rock bathed in late afternoon sunlight
Ancient City of Sigiriya - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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.
Sigiriya Rock bathed in late afternoon sunlight
Ancient City of Sigiriya - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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.
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka
The Sigiriya compound is surrounded by a double moat. Only traces of the fifty-two meters wide outer moat are visible today. To enter the fortress you have to cross this twenty-three meter wide inner moat.
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka
Monkeys are present almost everywhere in Sri Lanka. Like this little torque macaque in the water gardens of the Sigiriya compound.
Water gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka
The gardens at Sigiriya consist of three distinct but interlinked sections: the symmetrical or geometrically planned water gardens; the asymmetrical or organic cave and boulder garden; the stepped or terraced garden circling the rock, the (miniature) water garden and the palace gardens on the summit of the rock
Water gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka
The gardens at Sigiriya consist of three distinct but interlinked sections: the symmetrical or geometrically planned water gardens; the asymmetrical or organic cave and boulder garden; the stepped or terraced garden circling the rock, the (miniature) water garden and the palace gardens on the summit of the rock
Water gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka
Known also as the fountain garden, this exemplifies the excellence of ancient hydraulic technology of Sri Lanka. There are four fountains symmetrically built, two on each side. These fountains are fed by the adjacent two moats associated with 'Summer Palaces'. Water is carried to the fountains by underground water conduits and work on the simple principle of gravity and pressure. Another unusual feature is the shallow serpentine stream designed to control the movement of water.
Water gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka
Octagonal pond in the third water garden at Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
Water gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka
Octagonal pond in the third water garden at Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
Water gardens at the base of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka
Octagonal pond in the third water garden at Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock in Central Sri Lanka
Boulder garden at Sigiriya fortress. Covering nearly the entire western side of Sigiriya rock, these gardens were built by King Kasyapa, in the year 1600. The striking feature of these gardens is the design. Stones are placed in a certain irregular pattern to create an illusion of harmony.
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka
Stairs in the boulder garden at Sigiriya fortress. Covering nearly the entire western side of Sigiriya rock, these gardens were built by King Kasyapa, in the year 1600. The striking feature of these gardens is the design. Stones are placed in a certain irregular pattern to create an illusion of harmony.
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock in Central Sri Lanka
Boulder garden at Sigiriya fortress. Covering nearly the entire western side of Sigiriya rock, these gardens were built by King Kasyapa, in the year 1600. The striking feature of these gardens is the design. Stones are placed in a certain irregular pattern to create an illusion of harmony.
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka
The climb to the top of the Lion Rock, with the 5th century fortress, starts for real with this narrow passge between two massive rocks into the boulder garden.
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka
Boulder garden at Sigiriya fortress. Covering nearly the entire western side of Sigiriya rock, these gardens were built by King Kasyapa, in the year 1600. The striking feature of these gardens is the design. Stones are placed in a certain irregular pattern to create an illusion of harmony.
