Last year, there were reports that the giant bee hives of Sigiriya had been removed by authorities ... particularly when climbing the steps adjacent to the area where the hives hung from the rock; ...

How long does it take to climb Sigiriya Rock? There are about 1,250 steps on the Lion’s staircase. It will depend on how many stops you make. We took about 35 minutes to go up. King Kassapa ...