How difficult is the Pidurangala sunrise hike in the dark?

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Tariq Ali8345 rep2
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I want to hike Pidurangala for sunrise to see Sigiriya rock. How sketchy is the rock scrambling at the very top in the dark?

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Bring a headlamp! The first 80% of the hike is uneven stone steps. The last 20% is legitimate rock scrambling where you need to use both hands to pull yourself up between boulders. It is totally doable, but you need your hands free, so don't rely on a phone flashlight.

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Mark Johnson8890 rep2

Headlamp packed. I am ready for the scramble. Thanks everyone!

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Tariq Ali8345 rep2

You have to pass through a temple at the very bottom. Shoulders and knees must be covered. You can take the cover-ups off once you pass the temple and start the actual climb.

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Kasun Perera9240 rep1

There will be a line of other tourists doing it at the same time, so people help each other up the hard parts. The view at the top is the best in Sri Lanka.

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Chloe Bennett8010 rep2

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