Sure, the town of Sigiriya may have a whole host of places to see, but it just would not be right if you don't kick off your Sigiriya experience without laying your eyes on its star tourist attraction first — the mind-blowing Sigiriya Rock Fortress. A UNESCO World Heritage site and a site of historical and archaeological significance, the ancient rock fortress is what put Sigiriya on the map for almost all tourists to the Indian Ocean island nation. With an incredible 1,000 steps uphill the 180-metre-high rock, the trek up Sigiriya is bound to be a heart-pumping one, but it all will be totally worth it when you are greeted by breathtaking panoramic views at the summit.