One Of Our FAVOURITE Places In Sri Lanka: SIGIRIYA (+Wilpattu National Park Safari)

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • In this video we leave Colombo after a few great days of exploring the city and its food. We first head north by train to the old capital of Sri Lanka - Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is home to a great variety of spiritual places and Dagobas. It’s also close to Wilpattu National Park, which is known for its population of Leopards. We had a great full day safari in the park, seeing lots of animals and great nature, although we unfortunately didn’t see any Leopards or Elephants.
    We then continued to Sigiriya, which turned out to be one of our favourite places in Sri Lanka. We first climbed onto Pidurangala rock for one of the best views and sunsets we've seen in Sri Lanka. It’s a really popular place, because from the top you've got a great view of Sigiriya rock, which is a UNESCO world heritage site. The next day we then climbed to the top of Sigiriya rock, which has a really interesting history and just overall a very impressive place to visit (and it also offers some really great views). We had a really great time travelling through Sri Lanka and in the next video we’re continuing our journey through the country, which we’re very excited for!
    In this video:
    0:00 Start!
    0:19 Fort Railway Station in Colombo
    0:57 Our train journey to Anuradhapura
    3:18 Starting our safari at Wilpattu National Park
    7:09 Arriving in Sigiriya and trying delicious roti
    8:15 Incredible views and sunset from Pidurangala rock
    10:17 Climbing Sigiriya rock (with some equally amazing views!)
    13:35 Exploring Sigiriya rock fortress
    In the next video we'll head north up to Anuradhapura and then Sigiriya after that!
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Komentáře • 80

  • @ZoeandSimon
    @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety +30

    We know it's a very hard situation right now in Sri Lanka and we want to do everything we can to support the locals 🇱🇰
    We filmed this video a few weeks ago in February. We were unsure if we should post videos of our time in Sri Lanka, as we don't want to be ignorant of the fact that many people are struggling right now.
    But ultimately we decided to post our videos of Sri Lanka and hope that they can continue to show the beauty of this country during these tough times, especially because tourism is very important to the country.

    • @janakalakmal5978
      @janakalakmal5978 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much guys 🤩 I really appreciate ❤️

    • @Shnjrr1234dona
      @Shnjrr1234dona Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for the loving you giving to us to and to Srilanka🙏

  • @vbmspecial6051
    @vbmspecial6051 Před rokem +1

    I'm from sri lanka . Thank you for appreciate my country

  • @kasun.d.s.y4052
    @kasun.d.s.y4052 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi i am in dambulla. ( S.L ) Thank you so much for coming to Sri Lanka and coming back.👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @dwgarment8652
    @dwgarment8652 Před 2 lety +1

    I am from sri lanka and I happy about your videos

  • @janu5077
    @janu5077 Před 2 lety +2

    peautiful video 👍 iam 🇱🇰,, from 🇨🇭

  • @sarangakelum3145
    @sarangakelum3145 Před rokem +1

    Nice..thx u for visiting Sri Lanka 🤗❤️

  • @ruwanpiyathilake
    @ruwanpiyathilake Před 2 lety +1

    ❤️ from Sri Lanka 🙏🙏🙏

  • @milsilva3074
    @milsilva3074 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful nice video clip producers CZcams thanks God bless

  • @asaapple4659
    @asaapple4659 Před 2 lety +1

    very nice

  • @d.bsarath1200
    @d.bsarath1200 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for your feedback !

  • @ElephantSoul
    @ElephantSoul Před rokem +1

    thank you

  • @ericperera3875
    @ericperera3875 Před 2 lety +2

    Dear Zoe and Simon Thank you so much for visiting Sri Lanka and doing vlogs. Some foreigners are afraid to tour Sri Lanka. Yes we are going through a very bad period. But it is very safe for foreign tourists. Hope your vlogs will prove my point to foreigners who are planning to visit Sri Lanka. Thank you again.

  • @user-fd6du5rn8y
    @user-fd6du5rn8y Před 2 lety +1

    ขอให้เดินทางปลอดภัยครับไซม่อน+โซอี่

  • @rasika1003
    @rasika1003 Před 2 lety +1

    Pidurangala also having the history of over 2300 years. Sleeping Buddha statue of pidurangala was built some where around before 2350 years....

  • @roesicooray..8172
    @roesicooray..8172 Před 2 lety +1

    My cuntry is beutifull ... people very friendly ... come to next time a gyn ..

  • @jimjones3777
    @jimjones3777 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for taking us on this journey, there are so many cool places to visit in Sri Lanka! 😊

  • @n.n.8402
    @n.n.8402 Před rokem

    Thank you for coming Sri Lanka ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Europe58
    @Europe58 Před rokem +1

    Amazing channel

  • @sinhalasongsandmoviesprodu5124

    This is awesome. Srilanka i love you. Most beautiful country i see

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      Yes, it's so beautiful 😍 Happy you liked the video!

  • @Sakura-zu4rz
    @Sakura-zu4rz Před 2 lety +3

    🇯🇵🌸❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you❤❤☺🌷 I like you very much just as you are. 好き〜っっつ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      Thanks a lot, that makes us happy to hear that! 😊❤️

  • @woolseeker2k206
    @woolseeker2k206 Před 2 lety +3

    OMG these views 😍😍😍 Stunning! Great video guys

  • @ashfaaq5912
    @ashfaaq5912 Před 2 lety +2

    When you are back in Colombo and if you wish to try street foods, you can visit "Aluthkade Street food" in Colombo.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the tip, we heard good things about it! 🙂

  • @mironnetm
    @mironnetm Před 2 lety +4

    I am addicting your vlogs. They are awesome👌🏻,fantastic🏅,creative and funny😂. All the best guys. Bring us more vlogs. 💕😘🇱🇰

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      Thanks a lot, we're glad you're enjoying our videos! 😊

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 Před 2 lety +2

    So beautiful views!

  • @vannylu
    @vannylu Před 2 lety +2

    amazing travel vlog🥳🥳

  • @smsoderso
    @smsoderso Před 2 lety +2

    Those animals were cute as hell, nice vid guys! :D

  • @prashanshan7125
    @prashanshan7125 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi must visit beautiful Gartmore Falls..and moragakanda Road..!

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 Před 2 lety +4

    Love your content 🔥🔥👍❤️

  • @kasunliyanage9416
    @kasunliyanage9416 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome views ..super vlog .

  • @erangaranasinghe8800
    @erangaranasinghe8800 Před 2 lety +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sukiribatilla801
    @sukiribatilla801 Před 2 lety +1

    Im reallly enjoyed this episode ❤

  • @asaapple4659
    @asaapple4659 Před 2 lety +1

    Evening is the elephants time

  • @sanjayasenarathna6349
    @sanjayasenarathna6349 Před 2 lety +1

    🇱🇰

  • @rasika1003
    @rasika1003 Před 2 lety +1

    Actually it is not a lion statue in Sigiriya. Many archeologists believe it is a statue of Bird Gurula (Hawk or similar). If you compare the foot of Lion and Hawk you will see it is more likely to a foots of HAWK

  • @sah9637
    @sah9637 Před 2 lety

    😍

  • @sankamadushan3343
    @sankamadushan3343 Před rokem +1

    ❤️❤️👌

  • @unrealenginedevplus
    @unrealenginedevplus Před 2 lety +1

    I really enjoyed and felt that I'm in the national park and you helped me to see the beautiful creature. I loved all the animals there so much and Never forget the breakfast of "Rotti" you did. It looks so delicious. It is only made possible because of you. Thanks for these videos. I'm excited to see more soon. Thanks.

  • @john_____
    @john_____ Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much😍💖 🇱🇰

  • @s7c841
    @s7c841 Před 2 lety +2

    I wouldn’t worry about it seeming insensitive to post videos - looks like a beautiful country to visit and I’m sure it will be after too. I just got back from a few weeks in Thailand (visited both Koh Chang and Koh Kood after randomly stumbling across your videos) and I’ve got the post-holiday blues. So envious of you being able to travel for such an extended period. The production quality of your videos is great by the way. Keep it up and the subscribers are bound to come 👍

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      Thanks a lot! 🙂 Hope you had a great time in Thailand! Did you enjoy Koh Chang and Koh Kood?

    • @janu5077
      @janu5077 Před 2 lety

      @@ZoeandSimon very peautiful 👍 iam jaffna 🇱🇰,,, from Switzerland

    • @s7c841
      @s7c841 Před 2 lety

      @@ZoeandSimon I did, thanks. I’m from Scotland though and 20 degrees C is considered to be ‘hot’ here, so it took a while to get used to SE Asia again 😂 Both islands were great but really quiet. It was amazing and surreal for us to have pretty much everything to ourselves, but definitely sad for the locals. Hopefully things pick up

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety +1

      @@s7c841 Yeah it's the same with us and Germany 😁 Glad you had a good time! It's definitely surreal having those kind of beaches all to yourself and we hope the situation will quickly improve for the locals.

  • @Hushi
    @Hushi Před 2 lety +2

    love your videos! what camera gear + mic are you using? stunning quality as always!

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      Thanks a lot! We use a Fuji X-S10 with a Deity D4 Duo Mic on top 🙂

  • @janiya3278
    @janiya3278 Před 2 lety +1

    visit hortain plains,Ella area.Really good climate,best views,scenic beauty and many place to visit.Also dont forget to go with train because those train routes are amazing.and if you want safari rides,go to ridiyagama safari park so there u can see many animals maybe wilpattu safari ride had disapointed.also u can check those things on youtube before planing.And thanks for continuing ur journey in sri lanka during this Hard time💕😘🇱🇰

  • @nalin8182
    @nalin8182 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you very much for visiting SRILANKA AT THIS HOUR OF NEED.
    most tourists think its not time to visit and not safe. But as you were travelling around the country their s no issues what so ever effect tourists other than the power cuts. World media is giving wrong information to the world. Srilanka is always safe to tourists. This anti government protest are only in front of the presidential secretariat galle face Colombo 1.
    That also very peaceful. All what they ask people who want to participate to bring love .not hatered
    I have never seen or heard of a protest anywhere in the world with thousands participating without single incident or a any form of violence. It is lovely to watch how united and peaceful these demonstrations. For any western tourists that itself a fresh experience .I have seen many tourists also holding placards and taking selfies.
    Let the world know true situation not the fake news on world media.
    Tourists who are in the country at this moment are the best judges.
    Hope you enjoyed your stay in Srilanka without any trouble.
    Happy & safe stay 🙏
    Much Love ❤ from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 .

  • @harshaamarasekara8835
    @harshaamarasekara8835 Před rokem +1

    Nice💕💏

  • @TheBigDaddyClub
    @TheBigDaddyClub Před 2 lety +1

    the view is better from Pidurangala rock.

  • @MrScientific007
    @MrScientific007 Před 2 lety +1

    Please come to Kerala,India

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      We'd love to come back to India! And we haven't been to Kerala yet, so it's on our list! 😊

  • @piparchchophimai2077
    @piparchchophimai2077 Před 2 lety +1

    How are you in Sri Lanka? Both are safe. worried from Thailand.

    • @ZoeandSimon
      @ZoeandSimon  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for asking! We left Sri Lanka a few weeks ago already and are currently travelling through Australia 🙂 We had a really good time and we are just lagging behind with uploading our videos from the trip because we only publish one video per week.

  • @dandysumitro3222
    @dandysumitro3222 Před 2 lety +1

    i guess not the time to visit now

    • @janakalakmal5978
      @janakalakmal5978 Před 2 lety

      Nothing wrong. Still people can enjoy,travel and have a fun 🤩

  • @user-po5bv1ye1t
    @user-po5bv1ye1t Před 2 lety +1

    Felicidades, es un buen ejemplo. 433 sentadillas son unos XX18LIKE.Uno muchas y un buen ejercicio. Se deja ver que hay muy buenos resultados 😍👍 Saludos desde la Cd.. de world 🌹😉💖 los mortalesz abian apreciado tan hermosa mujer.k

  • @surapappa10
    @surapappa10 Před 2 lety

    Im Sri Lankan and America is Beautiful than Sri Lanka...❤🙏🇺🇸