Sigiriya Rock Fortress
An ancient rock fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site.
~2 h ~US$30
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa On Arrival For Many Nationalities; E-visa Available.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Eta application
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake tour guides
- Overcharging taxis
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
119
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Local Banking Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Tip Is Appreciated In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
ආයුබෝවන්
Aayubōvan
Goodbye
ගුඩ්බයි
Gudbai
Please
කරුණාකර
Karunākara
Thank you
ස්තුතියි
Sthuthiyi
Sorry
කණගාටුයි
Kaṇagāṭuyi
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
ඔබට ඉංග්රීසිය කතාකරනවාද?
Obata iṅgrīsiyā kathākaranavāda?
I don’t understand
මට තේරෙන්නේ නැහැ
Mata thērénné næhæ
Can you speak slowly, please?
කරුණාකර මන්දගාමීව කතාකරන්න.
Karunākara mandagāmīva kathākaranna.
Can you help me, please?
කරුණාකර මට උදව් කරන්න.
Karunākara mata udawu karanna.
What does this mean?
මෙය කුමක්ද?
Meya kumakda?
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