Posted by Yin Teing on June 21, 2010 under Anuradhapura, Sirigiya | 
The route to climb up Sirigiya and go down is different.
The Cobra Hood Cave
This is known by this name because of the natural cobra hood shape of the cave.
It is a cave with drip ledges that had been used as a dwelling for the Sangha during the first monastic phase before Kasyapa. According to the early- brahmi inscription here, (3-1 centuries B.C), this cave has been donated by the chieftain ‘Naguliya’. It is suggested that the painting on the ceiling with a decorative motif belongs to the 6 to 7 centuries A.D. An excavation carried out in front of the cave revealed nine human skeletons.
Posted by Yin Teing on February 9, 2010 under Anuradhapura, Sirigiya |
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.
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Posted by Yin Teing on February 5, 2010 under Sirigiya |
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.
Posted by Yin Teing on February 2, 2010 under Anuradhapura, Sirigiya |
Above is the view of Sirigiya from far- it is a huge place.
The nearer view- after you climb the intimidating staircase:
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