Worth the journey, but go early and be prepared
Sithulpawwa Rock Temple的点评
点评:We visited Sithulpawwa driving our own sedan, and overall it was an unforgettable experience.
After entering the area, there is a rough dirt road of about 20 km. Around 10 km in, you reach Magul Maha Vihara, and from there it’s another 10 km through dense jungle to Sithulpawwa. We started around 12 noon, with gloomy weather and light drizzle. Despite this, the road was manageable in a sedan and we did not bottom out the car.
The stretch from Magul Maha Vihara to Sithulpawwa is where things get serious — wildlife is very common. We encountered about five elephants on the road, and with no other vehicles around, it was quite intimidating. While we managed safely, it’s definitely not something to take lightly.
Once you arrive, Sithulpawwa is absolutely beautiful. The surroundings are peaceful and scenic, and the climb up to the stupa offers stunning views. The place itself makes the journey worthwhile.
Tips:
Go early in the morning
Prefer clear, sunny weather
Drive cautiously and be prepared for wildlife
Think twice about midday or late visits if driving yourself
Highly recommended for the scenery and spiritual atmosphere — but timing and awareness are key.
翻译:我们自驾前往锡图尔帕瓦,这是一次难忘的经历。
进入该地区后,首先要走一段大约20公里的崎岖土路。行驶约10公里后,到达玛古尔摩诃毗诃罗寺,然后还要穿过10公里茂密的丛林才能到达锡图尔帕瓦。我们大约中午12点出发,当时天气阴沉,还飘着小雨。尽管如此,轿车行驶在这条路上还是可以的,而且我们的车也没有刮底。
从玛古尔摩诃毗诃罗寺到锡图尔帕瓦的这段路程比较危险——野生动物非常常见。我们在路上遇到了大约五头大象,周围没有其他车辆,这让我们感到有些害怕。虽然我们最终安全通过,但这绝对不能掉以轻心。
到达锡图尔帕瓦后,你会发现这里美得令人窒息。周围环境宁静优美,攀登到佛塔的路上更是风景如画。这个地方本身就值得一游。
小贴士:
清晨出发
选择晴朗的天气
谨慎驾驶,并做好应对野生动物的准备
如果您自驾前往,请慎重考虑中午或深夜的行程
强烈推荐此地,风景优美,氛围宁静祥和——但时间安排和保持警觉至关重要。