Tissa Lake
Below is a picture of Tissa lake that I took while the van was moving:


Memoirs of my travel to Anuradhapura and other places in Sri Lanka
As you begin the long climb to the peak of Sirigiya, it will start with relatively friendly stairs:


As it goes further, it gets more steep.
Your driver will normally drop you around here. Then you have to make your way up to Sirigiya. It is better if you already have a guide with you- else, many would be approaching you. By the way, if you need to visit the loo, please do so before hiking up because the last time I was there, I don’t recall there is any washroom once you start the climb.

You will pass the “Miniature Water” garden as you begin your climb up to Sirigiya:


Below: The view of the Miniature garden taken from almost the peak. Imagine how high the place is.


Above is the view of Sirigiya from far- it is a huge place.

The nearer view- after you climb the intimidating staircase: