The top of Sigiriya Rock, Sri Lanka's most historic site. It is the 5th Century rock citadel of a king. This is where his palace was located.

The actual site of the king's palace.

Need to access the rock via this staircase. Those with weak knees are discouraged from climbing. If you click on the pic, you can see the "lion's paws" which are covered with moss.

These huge boulders lead the way to the rock.

View as we approached the rock.

One person gave the climb a miss, hence only 9 jolly people in this pic.

First impression of Sigiriya Rock (which resembles a lion).

Albeit it's called the Lion Rock, from another angle, it does look like an elephant.