Is Mulkirigala Rock Temple a good hiking alternative to Sigiriya
4 Answers from travellers
Absolutely. Mulkirigala is known as the Little Sigiriya of the south. It involves a steep climb of over 500 stone steps through the jungle. Unlike Sigiriya, it is an active Buddhist temple with stunning Kandyan era cave murals. It is also a fraction of the cost and far less crowded.
The view from the small stupa at the very summit is incredible. You can see the ocean and the surrounding jungle canopy. Go around 4 PM to avoid the heat.
Remember it is a sacred site. Unlike Sigiriya where you can wear shorts, you must cover your knees and shoulders to enter the cave shrines at Mulkirigala.
Watch out for the macaques on the upper terraces. Do not bring any food in plastic bags, they will try to snatch it right out of your hands.
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