Best time to climb Sigiriya?

Would it be better to climb the rock fortress in the morning or in the evening for the sunset??

My husband is a keen photographer and I am sure he will want to take sunset pictures from the top but would it be too hot to attempt this in the late afternoon?

Best time to climb Sigiriya?

For the best views of Sigiriya, you need to climb Pidurangala, the rock outcrop NEXT to Sigiriya Rock. That way, you have a focal point for your photographs. You will have it to yourself, it%26#39;s free and you get views of the northern side of Sigiriya which is the most interestingly shaped side. It%26#39;s a steep climb and the final few minutes are a bit tricky, as you have to scramble over large rocks to reach the top, but the views at the top make it all worthwhile.

Sue

Best time to climb Sigiriya?

Sue%26#39;s probably right. But coming back to the original Q: no big difference. Either start before 10:30 AM or after 3:30 PM, the heat around those times is roughly same.

And if you want sunset pics: either check that there is good lighting on all parts of the stairs or bring a big torch. Sunset in the tropics happens FAST (30 mins from full daylight to dark) and the descend of the stairs is 60-90 mins...

All the best,

%26lt;Erik%26gt; %26amp; {Sandya]

Hi,

The entry of Sigiriya closes at 5 pm and you will have to leave the site not later than 6pm, i.e. before sunset.

A morning climb is to prefer temperature wise. It is still quite hot around 3 pm.

Hans

thanks all, everyone has been really helpful.

I think we shall aim for the morning climb instead, since we wont be able to catch the sunset anyway.

I didnt actually realise that it sets so quickly in the tropics... thanks for that, shall let my hubby know he has a half hour window for his endless sunset photos. :)

Three more sleeps to go! yay!