Sri Lanka Travel Advice | Sigiriya HONEST Review | Travel Sri Lanka on $1000
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5 жыл бұрынEpisode 5 - " Lion Sigiriya Rock review" we test out Sri lanka's MOST popular tourist spot and see what its like.
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In this episode we arrive in Dambulla the home to Sigiriya Rock aka Lion's Rock. This is arguably the most popular tourist destination here in Sri Lanka, but it is worth it? This video will review our experience in the area during our two night stay in March 2019.
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@Dale_Philip 5 жыл бұрын
I feel so lucky to have experience Pidurangala Rock with almost nobody there. I went just after sunrise. All the sunrise crowd were heading back down while I was heading up and there weren't even that many of them.
@dilinimadushika2319 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Dale
@kalanaliyanage1905 3 жыл бұрын
Dale, u are everywhere haha, u came here to steal some thoughts, no no nooo we want our regular funny clever active humble guy 😅
@kalpaabeysinghe7431 3 жыл бұрын
Podurangala is just a rock but sigiriya totally deferent from that
@kalanaliyanage1905 3 жыл бұрын
@@kalpaabeysinghe7431 bro, dale visited both places, check his channel, he is telling different meaning related to this video for one guy saying
@thomaswells5272 3 жыл бұрын
Same, I went to Sri Lanka in August 2019 & the view from the top of Pidurangala when the sun is rising is just breathtaking.
@LukeDamant 5 жыл бұрын
Sri Lanka is absolute paradise 🌴 I only got to spend 2 weeks there but after watching your videos I must go back! So many opportunities and amazing places to visit! I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to travel 👌
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
100% xox
@christiantessari 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video !!! Cheers from Switzerland and happy travel !
@danusams 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the words mate! Appreciate as a Sri Lankan
@LukeDamant 5 жыл бұрын
Danuja samaranayake no worries brother! I went just after the Easter attacks and it was terrible to hear about how much damage it has done to the locals and tourist industry. I really hope it can rebuild from this as it is truly such an amazing country that has so much to offer.
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@BACKPACKTOPIA 5 жыл бұрын
"You are unethical!!!" One of my favourite moments of all the seasons
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
@sangeetsubedi9509 5 жыл бұрын
People need to make a living you privileged foreigner!
@BACKPACKTOPIA 5 жыл бұрын
@@sangeetsubedi9509 99% of the working people in Sri Lanka make a living without exploiting animals. Get with the reality and stop making excuses for the abuse of animals!
@vishwadewage2900 5 жыл бұрын
One has to wonder what makes it okay to keep farm animals in captivity in small cages and extract all body parts but not this. Where do we draw the line?
@BACKPACKTOPIA 5 жыл бұрын
@@vishwadewage2900 What is there to wonder? Act accordingly to what your own moral compass tells you. To the people who say "Yes, but where do you start?" ...You start here and now.
@murshi212 5 жыл бұрын
SRI Lanka has the 2nd longest history in the world.over a 800 kings 7 kingdoms it is truly the pearl of the Indian ocean
@thiwankadeseram3576 4 жыл бұрын
And ur from?
@SanuthiWeerasena 4 жыл бұрын
Umm no
@SlMinority 5 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your videos of Sri Lanka and I felt in this episode there has been a bit of lack of knowledge. Sigiriya is not just a hike to a rock. There's lot's to learn about ancient architecture plus history. And not forgetting the technology of building a palace on the top of the rock. It would have been better if you guys did some research on Sigiriya. It's not just a sight seeing at Sigiriya like Pidurangala. And that's why the ticket prices are higher there. Sigiriya is famous as the 8th wonder of the world. And the reason is worth reading. And the reason that they don't allow to take pictures or videoing the paintings because to protect the paintings from the flash lights. Earlier they allowed but then have to stop it. Any way hope you guys had a good time.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks 💜
@cryptocat6415 5 жыл бұрын
Agree with you.
@laxmandissanayake9659 5 жыл бұрын
Also, to add little bit info on the Sigiriya rock/Lions rock(LR) and the Cave temple(CT); LR was the kindom of King Kashyapa, who ruled Lanka from 473 to 495 CE. The significance is the ponds on top the rock and they never get dry out. And how they live up by going up and down. So it’s also believed they had a secrets tunnels or king of an object( ie:like an elevator) to go up. For the paintings as Paddy, says, “recording is fine” but the issue is people r selling those pics locally and internationally which diminishes its great historical value so they’ve regulated it for the sake of protecting its true value for the future! CT’ s significance is the water drops💧 💦 travelling upwards on the rock surface. (It’s abt 20-30 degree upwards) water dripping can be seen as they’ve placed big copper pots to collect those water. So basically it’s believed they had a secret technique in their irrigation systems as well as overall to live up to a such an advance lifestyle.Hope this helps. Well done @Budgeteers!
@laxmandissanayake9659 5 жыл бұрын
Also, to add little bit info on the Sigiriya rock/Lions rock(LR) and the Cave temple(CT); LR was the kindom of King Kashyapa, who ruled Lanka from 473 to 495 CE. The significance is the ponds on top the rock and they never get dry out. And how they live up by going up and down. So it’s also believed they had a secrets tunnels or king of an object( ie:like an elevator) to go up. For the paintings as Paddy, says, “recording is fine” but the issue is people r selling those pics locally and internationally which diminishes its great historical value so they’ve regulated it for the sake of protecting its true value for the future! CT’ s significance is the water drops💧 💦 travelling upwards on the rock surface. (It’s abt 20-30 degree upwards) water dripping can be seen as they’ve placed big copper pots to collect those water. So basically it’s believed they had a secret technique in their irrigation systems as well as overall to live up to a such an advance lifestyle.Hope this helps. Well done @Budgeteers!
@shashi5951 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Its not about the hike. Its about the history
@asifali-zy9ze 5 жыл бұрын
I loved the fact that you guys took time to raise awareness on how the elephants are treated. What gets to me is most times the tourist are aware of the abuse and they still go for it cuz ofc their vacation wouldn't be complete without a picture with a abused animal. Thank you guys and loved the episode ❤ ❤ ❤
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
yeah its important to spread the info about how they are trained!
@jackieblewett641 5 жыл бұрын
No one abuses Elephants in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans love their Elephant and consider it sacred. When there are orphaned elephants (found from jungle), mostly Buddhist temples take them up for adoption. Again, no abuse as complained by you. Chaining them - yes they are chained to contain. Elephants can go havoc and kill people like you and I. Riding on top of an elephant is fun for both the human and the Elephant. Charging $30 entrance to Sigiriya is very reasonable. It is not cheap to maintain them. How much you paid for the plane ticket and the Ministry of Crabs meal? How much they charge entrance to the British Museum? Really good video is this, Very well done, professional.@@TheBudgeteers
@asifali-zy9ze 5 жыл бұрын
@@jackieblewett641 Props to the Buddhist temples for adopting orphaned elephants but in my personal opinion a wild animal should be let back into the wild after it is old enough to survive on its own. It's a wild animal so saying keeping them chained is only to "contain" them also means you are taking their freedom away. Rescuing a wild orphaned animal is great but keeping them chained for your own safety instead of letting it back into its natural habitat is abuse my friend.
@keladry100 5 жыл бұрын
Jackie Blewett not saying all Elephants in Sri Lanka are abused. Of course they’re not, but it is sheer wilful ignorance to pretend that none are. I think $30 admission is reasonable but on the steep side, they’re travelling on a budget so of course they were wary. Also just FYI the British Museum is free.
@puritech1609 5 жыл бұрын
@@jackieblewett641 Chaining them against their will IS animal abuse. Locking them up, using them for tricks and making them give rides are all examples of abuse against elephants in these countries. The government knows it and allows it to continue too. They find them sacred yet they torture them for cash from ignorant foreigners? Elephants are tortured physically and mentally in order to be tamed. They are also not really built for carrying things on their back so they suffer to their spine and legs/feet.
@TheWanderingQuinn 5 жыл бұрын
Such a great episode, Lina shouting 'You're unethical!!' was the best! And thank you for sharing the elephant situation and why its wrong! Can't wait for the next one!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 💜
@Banana.Republic 5 жыл бұрын
6:50 Hi guys.. From what I noticed, I don't think the owner of the restaurant made a spelling mistake or does not know to spell 'Restaurant'.. From what I understood, he meant Rastafari.. So he has combined the word rastafari & restaurant and made the logo 'RASTARANT'.. You will notice that even the colors of the logo is in green, yellow & red, which represents the Rastafarian flag.. Many of my fellow Sri Lankan homies love Reggae music and take Rastafarian style very seriously.. LoL 😍😍😍 🇱🇰❤️🇬🇧❤️🇨🇴❤️🇧🇪
@PrasadieDharmasena 5 жыл бұрын
Money they charge goes to the preservation of historic and cultural sites in Sri Lanka. It's not a scam but it's the system the country is following right now. 😊 Great video as always 👍
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
True, its a good use of the tourism dollars. Preserving all that ancient beauty 😊👍
@nugeek1915 5 жыл бұрын
Well for public record. Some of the Indiana Jones footage was shot in Sri Lanka for real :D
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
haha really?
@pamodyashanilka3000 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers The temple of Doom
@nugeek1915 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers Ya precisely to be around Kandy :D So it's natural to get the indiana jones vibe in Sri Lanka I guess :D
@leotissera7391 5 жыл бұрын
Yup....parts of it were filmed in Sri lanka and there were some Sri lankan actors in it too
@TheRealJaded 5 жыл бұрын
Watched temple of doom and the last crusade yesterday. Always loved the original trilogy. Great movies, unlike the stuff made these days
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
BUDGET CALCULATIONS : Total budget : $1000 per person Accommodation: 10 USD Food: 8 USD Activities: 27 USD Transportation: 13 USD (this includes tuktuk rental price per day and petrol costs) Budget Spent: 58 USD Budget Remaining: 690 USD
@JustCallMeAnnie 5 жыл бұрын
I loved this vlog guys! So beautifully filmed & edited. My fav ep of the series thus far!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
great stuff! :)
@theveganvisa2198 5 жыл бұрын
Loved this episode, guys! Love Lina's attitude toward riding elephants! Thanks, babe!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜
@PradeepthaObeysekara 5 жыл бұрын
People... Sigiriya is not just about a VIEW. Its an entire civilization. You should recruit a guide (you can negotiate price). There is so much of history and technology out there. For example there are chambers there with water tanks on top.. why.. that was the old day air conditioning system. Also do not forget to visit the Museum at the base.
@Live2Trip 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I just wanna book next flight to Sri Lanka! And we also hate when animals are abused this way!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Apparently flights are at an all time low too 💜
@ishanblackbird 5 жыл бұрын
always welcome brother :)
@danusams 5 жыл бұрын
@Budgeteers Started watching your Sri Lanka series and already a huge fan. Waiting till friday kinda fan. Anyways great concept guys to go with episodes. Good music and excellently edited. Keep travelling and making videos. Love from Sri Lanka !
@davidc5885 4 жыл бұрын
I've been subscribed since season 1, and this is the only travel blog I can watch because i feel like it's done for all the right reasons. Yall don't try to glamorize or rub it people's face how your life is better than anyone else's or trying to show off on your travels. I have always loved the vibe and all the laughs i get from watching you guys. There's no other channel on youtube like this.
@nugeek1915 5 жыл бұрын
They previously let the people to get flashless/photos and videos there, but whenever they got a slight chance of having a good picture of those grafites people used the flash and it got out of control. and also around 10 years back a man spoiled those graphites with ink and destroyed some of them and they had to repair and reconstruct them and those are now not much withstanding or durable. So they banned taking photos and vids of those grafites entirely
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
ah man that is so sad. why the hell would someone do that?
@nugeek1915 5 жыл бұрын
15-16 Sigiriya frescoe paintings were daubed with lacquer paint. Then about five or six paintings were completely destroyed, damaged beyond repair. Probably the culprits have used iron-rods in destroying these treasures - source archives.sundayobserver.lk/2010/09/05/spe06.asp no idea about it man! :( just pathetic
@sanjayaekanayake7342 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers he was a socialist crazy person linked to a terrorist political party called The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People's Liberation Front).
@kakkeri666 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see three of you together again to have some blast !! ❤️❤️
@jeewssam8418 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video production and you guys are amazing!!....and Sri Lanka is the undiscovered gem isnt it
@pausejulien8566 5 жыл бұрын
Another good vidéo 👏👏 love that series 😊
@chathuramadusanka7309 5 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful vlog. Keep uploading dude we are waiting to see 👍
@endy8ball 5 жыл бұрын
another great episode. roll on the next one :) x
@lorilongoria851 5 жыл бұрын
Such a underrated channel! I can see how much work y’all put in for every video.. keep it up
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! You got a good eye 😁 we try our best 😊
@piyumi5380 5 жыл бұрын
I love u guyyssss, I love how you guys are so ethical!!!!!!!! My favourite part of your channel
@JustCallMeAnnie 5 жыл бұрын
Lina, you’re too cute buying the plants for the TukTuk!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
haha thanks Annie :)
@panj5526 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your appreciation for this beautiful island and making such qualiTea content! Keep spreading yah ethical goodness team! The cinematic moments and your words especially with the sunset feels like we can be a part of it. Would love to know the song u used at the end! 💪🏿☕🍻✌🏿
@jesusontoast4785 5 жыл бұрын
Episode 5!!! I had to re watch season 1 and 2 in between Sri Lanka episodes because I love you!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
haha that's so cool, what's been your favourite episode of all time?
@jesusontoast4785 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers Super tough to choose!! I really love the Honduras episode in season 2 because It changed my perspective on the country so drastically, and It always inspires me to see how you three interact with the local families. Especially that episode! Keep up the amazing work! Can't get enough.
@Idkbroitsmee312 5 жыл бұрын
I just don't understand how you guys dont have 1,000,000+ views on every video you guys create. love your stuff so much, from day 1 ♥️. will continue to buy your merchandise to support y'all -
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you. That means a lot to us! Thank you from us all! We're trying to bring you all more videos. Bigger and better quality 😁 viws, subscribers and the rest will follow. No worries 😀😉👍
@mathildetailler6588 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for raising awarness about wildlife tourism ! It's a real issue in so many countries ... i hope those will be forbidden one day ! And off course amazing job with the video like usual 👍
@Anita-lj6le 5 жыл бұрын
CN tower in Toronto costs $53 to go up the tower . But the view isn't as nice. So this seems like a good deal.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thats true
@ashishgusani 5 жыл бұрын
Wind rustling through the leaves... ... and beer - sounds good to me ;-) Lina, absolute trooper carrying the beers to the top for the sunset too :-D another lovely episode guys! I can think of overrun spots and secret spots, but haven't really had a combination of the two yet - have been lucky I guess! I have a feeling I am about to find a few in Bali maybe!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! hahaha yes im sure bali is full of them but surely still beautiful! enjoy!
@ashishgusani 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers thanks! Yeah, there will be a good mixture of 'gay abandon' and 'winging it' for sure 😂😂😂
@rajithe 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Perfectly captured the soul of the location
@abdulrahmandilshad2490 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are enjoying Sri Lanka. Well a few months ago I visited the Ambulwawa Temple in Gampola and saw one of your stickers that you had pasted on the walls. I'm actually looking forward to your vlog on that. Can't wait for the next part of the series. Much love from Sri Lanka
@nalin.subasinghe 5 жыл бұрын
You travelled this far, from the other side of the world, and opted not to visit Sigiriya just because the ticket price is $30 ??? Guys, Come on !
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
no we simply wanted to show you the viewers both options. that way any traveller on any budget can see what options they have when arriving. for us it would have been fine to each spend the 30 dollars but for other people it may not be as realistic.
@bandara.s7433 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers i,m Sri Lankan the price is too much and unfair #### so sorry dear
@Dumindamadushan 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers you guys have left out the stories, technologies and discoveries about Sigiriya. How and why the King chose this place and all the defenses they had set up (basically every small rock you see is an archer post). The automatic water fountains (which uses water pressure from the near by tanks that also takes water to the ponds on top of the rock) still works even after 2000 years. Even the simple white marbles they have used on every steps that reflects moonlight to find the way up-to the top palace. Sigiriya has lots of things to see unlike Pidurangala Rock (the one Lina and Thijs went). But in the end $30 is just waaay too much and Pidurangala has a much better view (need to walk away from the crowd) compared to Sigiriya. TIPS: Climb Sigiriya in the morning. around 7am. and Climb Pidurangala around 4pm. for the best insta worthy shots.
@brokenomad 5 жыл бұрын
And how much the locals pay?
@RavishaWeerasekara 5 жыл бұрын
@@brokenomad if remember correctly, less than a dollar. But haven't visited there since 2012. Now it might be more than that, but nowhere near $30 dollars for sure. I think for that price you guys should get a chance to at least record a video clip since doesn't do any harm to the murals.
@josiedoyle1600 5 жыл бұрын
Me and Clark been binge watching 4 episodes as been so busy this month... loving the videos
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks 💜
@jaysonaguilar9876 5 жыл бұрын
So excited on your next week's episode! You never failed me week over week. Visit Philippines also!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
were excited to show you next weeks episode!!!
@GS-mh6qe 5 жыл бұрын
Your merch looks awesome i am woon going to buy the premium T-shirt. 👍👍 keep making series Guys, there AWESOME!!!👍🤙🔥🔥👍♥️
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing ! thanks so much!
@jackieblewett641 5 жыл бұрын
In early 1960 after very heavy rains and floods, some of the Sigriya fountains on ground started to work! Those who witnessed say it was spectacular.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
wow thats amazing!
@keithwijesuriya 5 жыл бұрын
They still do. If you visit in December while the rains are a spoiler, you get to see the ancient fountains still at work. What is truly amazing is that these fountains are fed from the nearby tank and the gradient of the pipes from the fountain to the tank is supposedly around 4 inches to the mile!! Imagine this kind of workmanship in the 5th Century??!!!
@channaillangasinghe8674 5 жыл бұрын
@@keithwijesuriya so true brother
@kathyrigby2349 5 жыл бұрын
Great video best of the series so far
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜
@rickvisser1986 2 жыл бұрын
Even with my most favorite channels I usually don't like a video at the start. But you guys are an exception! Thank you for your great cinema videos and cosyness!!! Cosyness? ya... :D Its a great chill out after coming home... Greets from the Netherlands
@TheBudgeteers 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick. Yeah we don't usually comment either while on KZfaq. So thanks for the compliment. Quite special 😄💜 Enjoy and sit back and get cozy for the Italy series 😊
@trinimedia19 5 жыл бұрын
The quality of your videos have gone up each season. Good recording and editing skills
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜
@utkarsh3481 5 жыл бұрын
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is really beautiful country 😍😍😍
@harjindersinghlotey3162 4 жыл бұрын
Great vfm! Do not fret! Awesome!
@hectorjr6796 5 жыл бұрын
breath taking views of Siri Lanka absolutely stunning. cheers mates
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@gaurdian909 3 жыл бұрын
I was chastised for not visiting Petra when I went to Jordan, but I saw so many amazing things and loved spending time wandering around Amman. Thanks for reminding us all that it is okay to go off the beaten path and a great trip doesn’t “have” to be anything except whatever strikes your fancy!
@nuwanmadushanka2672 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much guys ... you are doing priceless thing for develop tourism in my country. Thank you lot guys!!!!
@Mr_Freedom007 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Thijs, Lina and Paddy, thank you so much for exploring my country and showing out to the world how beautiful and simple it is. Sri Lanka needs a lot of help right now to rebuild, hope to see more foreigners coming back and having a good time. ♥️Also a big thank you for staying up against animal cruelty. You guys are amazing and you've had a real local Sri Lankan experience! Keep up the adventurous videos guys. Waited a long time for this one to be out, waiting to see many more very soon. Love from Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰 Hope you had a good time and we all warmly welcome to visit Sri Lanka once again and explore even more! 🙂♥️
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the lovely message. A new episode out next week! 💜
@Mr_Freedom007 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers Eargerly waiting for it! 😍
@riyasliyakath201 5 жыл бұрын
Man absolutely beautiful video. What a country with full of green around. Love from Middle East surely will visit soon ❤️🇱🇰
@srilankatoursandholidays5485 5 жыл бұрын
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@craig9563 5 жыл бұрын
"when traveling , it is important to keep a positive outlokk and give places a second chance." so so true.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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@craig9563 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers I'm watching your Sri Lanka vid, right now, here in cold Winter Melbourne.
@jackieblewett641 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the courage for posting the DBS documentary on Sri Lanka. Hope same will sustain to publish this comment. This is a 2500 years plus old tradition - the very close Human - Elephant interaction in Sri Lanka. Europeans can't understand this. And you want everything changed from just one visit! The story is not that bleak as you might think. Sri Lankans love their Elephant. Elephants are not unmercifully abused in Sri Lanka. Of course there may be instances of animal cruelty - happens everywhere. Let's fight against specific acts, not an overall ban on domestication of Elephants. Again, Sri Lankans love their Elephant and consider it sacred. When there are orphaned elephants (found from jungle), mostly Buddhist temples take them up for adoption. Again, no abuse as complained by you. Chaining them - yes they are sometimes chained to contain. The Elephants can go havoc and kill people like you and I. Riding on top of an elephant is fun for both the human and the Elephant. It is not at all a burden on the giant animal. Charging $30 entrance to Sigiriya is very reasonable. It is not cheap to maintain them. Fully agree - not allowing to take photos/videos of the frescoes is weird and stupid, especially after paying $30! Should be allowed to those who paid the $30. How much they charge entrance to the British Museum? How many beef cattle are killed in one day in Belgium, what about the rights of those animals? The meaning of climbing Sigiriya is not just to get a superb view. It is important to investigate the archelogy upon the rock and what’s lying on top. You will fathom how a giant palace with subsidiary buildings stood up there more than 1500 years ago. Look at the ruins - remnants of buildings, beautiful ponds. How did the Sinhalese pumped water 700 meters up to the top to fill those tanks? The hydrolics irrigation that existed thousands of years ago in Sri Lanka is a marvel and incomprehensible for us even today. This is why people should climb up Sigiriya and not Pidurangala. Surely if one can afford to buy a plane ticket, they should be able to spend $30 to see the ‘World’s 8th wonder’. A UNESCO World Heritage sight. Really good video this one, except the unfair assessment on Elephants and Sigiriya entrance fee. Very well done video, very professional. Look forward to more Sri Lanka stuff from the Budgeteers. If possible, please reply this with your comments. Let's have a meaningful conversation than letting emotions talk.
@ruwanpiyathilake 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and ❤ from Srilanka 🙏
@jackieblewett641 3 жыл бұрын
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@ruwanpiyathilake 3 жыл бұрын
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@travelstagram6198 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!! Thank you for sharing it ✈️
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@sujankavinda8977 5 жыл бұрын
Really happy to see you guys enjoying the island ❤
@priyath86 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for visiting Sri Lanka! Sigiriya rock fortress and the water fountains show how much advanced Sri Lankan people were at the time.
@akhileshtonpe2366 5 жыл бұрын
I jst wanna comment and then enjoy the video...Vry excited for experiencing this journey with you..😇
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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@bigbobs8228 5 жыл бұрын
you guys are the best! I love you guys!
@theyamunavlogger4953 5 жыл бұрын
What fabulous video this was .... amazing
@Mehernoshuk 5 жыл бұрын
So good to see you .great video
@poplyricqueen 5 жыл бұрын
Never been so happy to be awake at 7:15 am😂 so excited for this new episode! You guys are killing it with this series!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Leah! Great to see the old school still watching our daft series!
@poplyricqueen 5 жыл бұрын
The Budgeteers never! There is so much effort put into it and it makes it so enjoyable to watch! Thank you for working so hard😃
@tirthankarmodak 5 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful upload ... beautiful music and editing. It's true...the sound of wind on the trees but I bet the sound of rain on the trees is better... Paddy seems to like beer so much but he got it wrong in the Bite size upload 🤣 30$ is a lot for that place though... I would've chosen the other rock... more adventurous, raw and well, the path goes through the forest. Also, thanks a lot for raising the issue on wildlife. Happens in India too and it's sad. Keep posting guys, will wait for the next one.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it
@dineshnight9187 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to all of you who open up the beauty,culture, and pride of my country to the 🌎....thank you 😊..come back
@hirusha100 5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to go back and visit soon.
@meghanshkhanna3056 5 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome 👏✊👍 The editing is getting better by the way.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
thank you so so much!!! x
@BlissJoieCom 5 жыл бұрын
jaw-dropping scenery!!
@ywidy 5 жыл бұрын
I climbed Pidurangala, the rock where Lina and Thijs went to in the morning. It was not too many people in the morning. I love to do that again, and the next time I will defo climb the Lion's Rock. Oh! I didn't know why I miss seeing you guys here. Keep up with your good work!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks 💜
@sandeepprasad1728 5 жыл бұрын
After this video I am not just a subscriber... I have become a huge fan of you guys.. Whattt a naration guys.. It was like I was with you guys traveling along side.... Those plant and honest reaction towards elephant shows how much you guys respect mother nature... Lots and lots of love from India..
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
💜 thanks
@heartbeatatmyfeet 5 жыл бұрын
Well, what was the verdict Lion Rock vs. Not-So-Secret Lookout?? I did Lion Rock when I was there and loved it, I though the story behind the king who built it was really interesting. Plus the ruins up at the top were stunning, I hope you took the time to wander around up there, Paddy! Maybe the best part that it was rainy and overcast the entire way up but just as I was getting to the top the rain cleared and the sun came out. TRAVEL MAGIC! LOL (OH yeah and eff all those unethical animal tourism a-holes, such a shame and so sad to see.)
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
We say try both 💜
@thelolchuck 5 жыл бұрын
you guys are getting so good at making these vids
@yohandesilva6545 5 жыл бұрын
You guys are right👍urge everyone to boycott elephant rides
@anuragpaul9119 5 жыл бұрын
I am sorry . I understand the consequences to these lovely animals. But it also provide economical support to these people who are keeping their a bit of livelihood and also the culture. With all due respect to everyone's opinion and thoughts . But that was my opinion btw.
@puritech1609 5 жыл бұрын
Horses have been domesticated and bred specifically for riding for thousands of years, same with all the other animals you mentioned. Elephants have to be tamed in order for people to ride them and that involves hurting them physically and psychologically. They are subjected to severe torture by handlers to keep them under control. They can't even express pain otherwise they are tortured even further. I understand some people rely on them to make a living, but that doesn't make it okay.
@rajarian7558 5 жыл бұрын
I will say just boycott zoo Altogether
@lostman2011 5 жыл бұрын
Puri Tech I hate to see poor animals being tortured. But elephants are being domesticated in SL for over 5000 years.
@KristynaRomain 5 жыл бұрын
Damn guys, you weren't so lucky! We didn't visit Lion Rock because of the price but the second... but we were there almost ALONE! It was like perfection! It hurts to see when 5 people in one time riding an elephant.. wtf people! Great episode guys!!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Merci 💜💜💜
@SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi 5 жыл бұрын
Always love the series. And dream is to meet you guys someday.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
maybe one day! haha we're around
@TheKhadka11 5 жыл бұрын
Great episode!! 👏🏽😍
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@Calona02 5 жыл бұрын
Great i like it!
@lakmiliyanage9619 5 жыл бұрын
you cached very beautiful seens it's very wonderful 😁😁😁 the beauty of sri lanka 👍💓 I love sri lakna 😂😂 thank you guys 👍👍❤
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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@malithnoob 5 жыл бұрын
IT IS AN AMAZING TO SEE MY MOTHER LAND THROUGH A TOURIST VLOG . I AM GLAD TO THANK FOR ALL OF YOU TO GIVE A POSITIVE OUTCOME ABOUT MY COUNTRY . PEARL IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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@wishwasvlogs969 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome as usual Thanks for sharing great videos
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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@wishwasvlogs969 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers hey, next time don't let paddy goes alone because he is so cute and somebody will take him away from you guys ha ha😁
@Earth098 5 жыл бұрын
Sigiriya is a UNESCO cultural heritage site, and it's a must go to place. The other place is also a must go to place if you want to see the best view. Looking forward to watch all of your Sri Lankan travel videos, because your videos are absolutely fun to watch.
@DavidWLewis-ri5lo 5 жыл бұрын
Best part of the week
@antifugazi 5 жыл бұрын
I made the point last video about Instagram ruining tourism, this video proves I was right, quiet spots dont last long in this day and age. Still looked amazing though.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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@santoshsco 5 жыл бұрын
Loved the sigriya rock views !!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
It was epic
@shashikanm 5 жыл бұрын
It is really a wonderful effort. Thanks 🙏 🇱🇰
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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@chariyathenatureboy 5 жыл бұрын
Keep it up guys! Love from a Lankan💜💙🧡
@norbi6617 5 жыл бұрын
Soooo cool 😎 i like your Videos so much 😍😍😍
@dennisspackman7147 3 жыл бұрын
Watching your Sri Lanka series, Yala National Park in the Southeast is a good place to see wildlife, including elephants and plenty of other wildlife and one of the best places in the world to see leopards
@virajfernando2694 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing my beautiful Pearl of the Indian Ocean to the world. Sri Lanka really needs this right now after the easter attack. And kudos to y'all for skipping on elephant rides.
@LostUndertheSky 5 жыл бұрын
8:25 I was in Sri Lanka 4 years ago. I went to visit Sigiriya, but i was also surprised at how expensive it was for foreigners to go up. I didnt go up Sigiriya because of that price because I was also on a budget. so i just hung around the base. I heard of that other viewpoint that was cheaper, but didnt have the chance to go up that. So this is cool to see the 2 different view points in this vlog
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Thats cool, glad you liked it
@louiselenoir1554 5 жыл бұрын
We saw some wild elephant on our way to polonnaruwa and one pursued us :D we also saw the same elephant at this restaurant, it was so sad :( :( We went at pidurangala rock at sunrise, there was almost no one :) I love watching you discover sri lanka, I was there just a month before you I think and we did the tour with our tuktuk it was sooooo niiice ! I loved it ! Can't wait for the next videos!
@RavishaWeerasekara 5 жыл бұрын
Even as a Sri Lankan, I also think $30 is bit overprice, but on the other hand most of that money used maintain the place
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Yes thats also true. Hopefully they use that money to maintain the other temples and ancient structures in that area too, so much history there!
@ChinthanaPriyankaraWasala 5 жыл бұрын
Pidurangala is no match for Sigiriya. Its not just about a view from top of a rock, its about history, use of amazing technology centuries ago, etc. all of which you won't see in Pidurangala and you won't event know what you missed. However, I agree with the fact that the $30 ticket price is too high.
@keithwijesuriya 5 жыл бұрын
It really isn't that pricey when you consider what you pay for attractions in the West which hardly deliver the beauty and history that Sigiriya does. Everyone would normally pay that price but if they do that you would bar almost all the locals from enjoying that experience because of the low wage earning over here. For the record, we Sri Lankans pay foreign tourist rates at places like the Taj Mahal even though our rupee is 2.5:1 when compared with the Indian rupee, Indians paid Rs 10 (INR) to enter the Taj Mahal while we were asked to pay Rs 1,000/- (INR). But that unfortunately is how it rolls.
@marytapia8024 5 жыл бұрын
Why do I keep catching myself grinning like an idiot watching this. So cool thank you so much
@Anilove1 5 жыл бұрын
mary tapia LOL Grinning at your screen? Hahaha I get you! 🤣🤣🤣
@MishMashTravels 5 жыл бұрын
That was such a stunning sunset, the $30 looked like it was definitely worth it. The other spot looked cool too, other tourists and locals being there wouldn't bother me with views like that. Good thinking on the beers Lina!
@nocopyrightaudiomusiclibra7802 5 жыл бұрын
nice, this is great keep sharing great video =D Tq
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@birajlama1938 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!!
@anengineerandateacher 5 жыл бұрын
Elephants naturally are wild....the process of domestication is quite a traumatic and painful experience for the elephants as well as the way they are kept chained. The paw of the elephant is very soft and it is painful for them to walk on streets and paved ways, in the wild, thats not the case. Thanks to the Budgeteers for raising the awarness about elephants. Once again a amazing episode of The Budgeteers....thanks...
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
yes its very very sad!!! thank you so much for watching and writing to us!
@solesubscriber2389 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBudgeteers ,it is very sad,wanna know whats worse,trying to domesticate my ex girlfriend,talk about trauma,the irony and karma is that she turned into the size of a baby elephant years later....sad
@solesubscriber2389 5 жыл бұрын
hey mechanotrix,ever notice how most woman are like elephants according to your description...a womans feet are very soft yet its painful for them to walk in 6 inch slut pumps on streets and paved ways...its abuse...but they do it,what if the elephant has a nice ass,no one cares about the paws
@Anilove1 5 жыл бұрын
Sole Subscriber Is everything ok at home, darling? Not sure how you pretend to domestic others, when you yourself are not fully civilized.
@solesubscriber2389 5 жыл бұрын
@@Anilove1 ,hi ani,love your profile pic,it brings out the color in your eyes,ani,its all in good fun with no harm intended,i see your intentions may be different but theres nothing i can do...i tried being civilized once but now i choose to be a free spirit instead....can you imagine walking on eggshells in every comment i made out of fear of what people think or feel...i dont think so ani......I LOVE YOU ANI....yours truly...free bird
@Dans_Theatre 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Nice video #TheBudgeteers!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!!
@armandharaidun7637 5 жыл бұрын
Love you guys !!. ❤❤❤ Greetings from Romania
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
love you toooooooo!!!!!
@menakabandara7416 5 жыл бұрын
Try doing the Adam's Peak hike...its free and you could have an amazing view of the sunrise..drinking is not quite allowed but nobody is there to control. as long as you keep it simple it should be ok.(speaking from the experience) Can't wait to go to Sri Lanka again! cheers!
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Keep your eye out for episode 7 😜😜😜
@jimmygoyal159 5 жыл бұрын
200% beautiful and perfect video
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks...💜
@NomadBears 5 жыл бұрын
I would say the same with Taipei! The view is better from one of the many free hikes within the city than from Taipei 101. Save your money.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
good to know!
@chathuramadhusankha4301 5 жыл бұрын
But it would be artificial experience
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@7205chinthaka 5 жыл бұрын
The Elephants are treated pretty badly in certain areas of the country mostly for the commercial purposes. Thank you very much for seeing it as cruel because most of people don't see it that way.
@TheBudgeteers 5 жыл бұрын
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