How to Reach Lion’s Paws in Sigiriya

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How to Reach Lion’s Paws in Sigiriya

If you’re wondering how to reach Lion’s Paws while you’re planning a visit to this magnificent site, then you need not worry, as reaching this place is quite smooth.

If you want to reach the site directly from the airport, then the domestic airport located at the closest distance from the site is Sigiriya Airport (6.2 kilometers). To reach the destination, you can catch a cab that won’t take more than 10 to 15 minutes. Check out for the other different modes given below.

By Train: A train to reach Sigiriya is also a great option! Situated at a distance of 15.5 kilometers from the site, Habarana Railway station is the right place to take a taxi from. The taxi will take around 22 minutes from there.

By Road: If you want to travel via car all the way from Bandaranaike International Airport, then you can do that too. The cab will take around 3 hours 40 minutes till the town of Sigiriya. If you’re coming from Kandy, you can board a bus that stops at the town of Dambulla from where you’ll have to catch another one to finally reach Sigiriya.

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Chandrika's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

Our experience is really really great. Very well coordinated by agent and travel triangle. Few hiccups but overall job well done. Thanks

Chandrika Rayapudi Chennai

Surbhi's 9 days trip to Sigiriya

Hotels were good with decent vegetarian options available. The cab was in good condition with decent driver, but try allocating someone who is aligned with the hectic/lenient schedule of the trip. Also for the travel agent services, initially itenary was planned and full trip can was chosen with a purpose of going to nearby restaurant with convenience. This was clarified over call as well..but this 1as questioned when we wanted to visit a restaurant for lunch. Paid extra for this. May be travel agent should specify how many kms we are allowed to move in a particular day or trip if we are taking cab for complete trip...else there is no use . Also the Sim cards which were given in the package stopped working one day before our trip ended...whi h caused lot of hassle when we were outside the hotel. Overall the trip experience was good , but could have been better if above points were taken care of

Surbhi Sawhney Delhi

Aadityan's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

It was great experience travelling. All the hotels were great only one hotel was average. That was also great in terms of service but it was old buildings. Chauffeur was great in guiding us throughout the trip.

Aadityan A Chennai

Pragya's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

We booked 7 day itinerary to Sri Lanka with Dinagi travels. Chamodi was our travel agent and she was very proactive in answering all queries and customizing the itinerary as per our requirements. Our car was very clean and comfortable and our driver Gamini was very good. All the hotel stays were good except the one in Bentota , Laluna, it seemed not well maintained, but beach was accessible with a 5 min boat ride. I would highly recommend to book with Chamodi.

Pragya Sharma Bengaluru

Swapan's 10 days trip to Sigiriya

We have a wonderful and pleasant trip.

Swapan Chatterjee Kolkata

Jagannath's 8 days trip to Sigiriya

Exceptional Service by Ayesha & Kavindu – A Perfect Sri Lanka Trip! A huge thank you to Ayesha, our travel agent, for flawlessly planning our trip from Sigiriya to Colombo, ensuring every detail was taken care of, including our 5-star stay at Marino Beach Colombo. A special shoutout to Kavindu, our guide and chauffeur, who was with us for seven days, assisting us at every step with his local knowledge and warm hospitality. His thoughtful gestures, like the random King Coconut treat, made our journey even more special. Every destination was a delight: Sigiriya – The majestic Sigiriya Rock climb was tough but offered breathtaking views. Kandy – The Temple of the Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake were serene and beautiful. Nuwara Eliya – The cool weather and lush tea plantations made it a scenic paradise. Horton Plains – The stunning landscapes of World’s End and Baker’s Falls left us in awe. Ella – Enjoyed the stunning views and the iconic Nine Arches Bridge. Yala – The wildlife safari experience was thrilling, with sightings of elephants, deer, and crocodiles. Galle – Loved the colonial charm and pristine beaches. Colombo – A perfect end with a luxurious stay at Marino Beach and its infinity pool. Thanks to Ayesha for seamless planning and Kavindu for his exceptional guidance, making this an unforgettable and hassle-free experience. Highly recommended!

Jagannath Ghosh Delhi

Mahesh's 6 days trip to Sigiriya

7 days 6 nights Srilanka spiritual Tour Places Visited:- Colombo, Sigiriya, habarana, Trincomalee, kandy, Nuwara Eliya. Thanks to Madhu(Steeple Tours Srilanka) for crafting the tour plan for my parents according to our preferences and making the trip go smoothly ,after talking with my Parents about the trip they were extremely happy with the planned itinerary and completing it on time, there were happy with the services your agency had offered, they are satisfied with all the accommodation you guys had provided, and special thanks to the driver Ramesh who stayed with them from starting to end of trip they were very happy with his patience, behaviour and showing them all the places patiently, they told us the driver provided them ample of time to visit and explore places peacefully. Finally once again specially thanks to madhu and to the driver Ramesh , you guys had given one of the best memories to my parents. Highly Recommended.

Mahesh Kumar Hyderabad

Chinmoyee's 4 days trip to Sigiriya

Had an amazing experience with Sightseeing and stay during our visit to Srilanka. The Driver (Mr Kumar) was amazing with utmost care and respect. Hotels could be little better in few places. No offence to the staff or their hospitality. Everyone were amazing. Thanks again for making our trip a memorable one. Ashok Vatika visit, Kandy vibe and Bentota town

Chinmoyee Padhi Bengaluru

Deepika's 7 days trip to Sigiriya

We had a great trip in Srilanka. Ms.KAVINDU has arranged our trip so perfectly. Our driver Mr. Aniruddha was so kind, friendly and helpful. He took us every where without any hesitation. Shall visit Srilanka again. Thanks a lot team. Nuwara eliya was the best part.

Deepika Gupte Mumbai

Saurabh's 5 days trip to Sigiriya

We had an amazing experience with Direct Link for our Sri Lanka trip! Everything was perfectly organized, comfortable transport, the Hotels could have been better in terms of cleanliness and amenities. Improving the overall comfort and maintenance would enhance the experience.

Saurabh Patel Ahm

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The well-known British archaeologist, Harry Charles Purvis Bell discovered this half structure in the year 1898.

The whole lion was believed to symbolize the Lord Buddha and was referred to as Sakya Simha that translates to Lion that belonged to the clan of Sakya. This very fact till date brings many people to this site who are dedicated devotees of Buddha.

The whole structure, including the lion's head is said to have been built in the 5th century. The remains of the head are still there.

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