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Best time of day to avoid crowds at Sigiriya!

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Henry I.•190 rep•1

Should we climb at six in the morning or wait until late afternoon to beat the tour buses.

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To completely avoid the massive tour bus crowds and the brutal midday heat, you must arrive at the ticket office exactly when it opens at 6:30 AM. You will have the staircase almost entirely to yourself.

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Sithara K.•19680 rep•1

Visiting late in the afternoon, around 3:30 PM, is the second best option. The large tour groups have already left for dinner, and you get the added bonus of watching a spectacular sunset from the summit.

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