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Tourists have been forced to use the jungle to answer calls of nature as the washrooms at Sigiriya heritage site are have been closed for repair.

Authorities were forced to close the facility after the septic tanks in the washrooms overflowed.

An employee stationed at the washroom, at the complex located near the tourists' vehicle car park at Sigiriya Moragamula, has been directing foreigners to the jungle area nearby for their needs.

Several disgruntled tourists offended by the lack of this basic facility have been inquiring as to whether they were in India.

Several issues also arose when some men were forced to use the ladies bathroom. (K K Ariyadasa)


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  • RK Friday, 24 February 2017 02:33 PM

    What more can you expect when the minister of tourism also is exactly the way you said

    Ajja Tuesday, 28 February 2017 08:01 AM

    Whats the big deal...A sucking bowser can empty the tank in minutes and the solved the problem...Are they waiting the bowser to come from Colombo???

    Sylvia Haik Monday, 27 February 2017 07:50 PM

    You are right. I visited Sigiriya in 2009 and was charge Rs.2400 whilst my Sri Lankan friends only paid Rs.40. This form ofrip offs give Sri Lanka a bad name.

    Kale Sunday, 26 February 2017 06:29 PM

    If there is one thing sri lankans are good at, it is being hopeless.

    seqi Sunday, 26 February 2017 07:41 AM

    tourism industry not interested in return customers....only when local tourism demands higher standards will things improve...no pride in product only hard sell via DM Android App

    GCC Sunday, 26 February 2017 02:30 AM

    Have you been to neighbour India's site like the Taj Mahal and even ordinal sites in New Delhi? (Even with my Sri Lankan passport, I had to pay the Western price.)

    Diogenes Saturday, 25 February 2017 08:01 AM

    All tourists coming to Sigiriya should be permitted to sit anywhere and shit!

    ranjith chandrasekera Saturday, 25 February 2017 07:27 AM

    At least responsible government officials in that area should maintain few porter loo (Portable Toilets) for the convenience of the public instead directing them to relieve themselves in the forest. This is a danger to environment and to wild life, which could lead to an outbreak of disease.

    srinath.gunaratne Friday, 24 February 2017 05:47 PM

    Talk to build megapolis!Can't build a kakkussipolice!But charge 35USD for a ticket.Shameful,Sri Lanka is the only country that charge separate higher prices form tourists!

    Desmond Jeromme Friday, 24 February 2017 03:49 PM

    Not only in Sigriya, mostly all the Public Toilets are stinking and not maintained by Public and by the MC, UC, TC

    Ya Hapa Lanu Friday, 24 February 2017 03:37 PM

    Yahapalanaye Anuhas!

    Dareen Friday, 24 February 2017 02:35 PM

    Totally useless Minister of Tourism!

    Anja Friday, 24 February 2017 10:40 AM

    Dose not matter lift will be fixed to sigiriya. via DM Android App

    Sunil Friday, 24 February 2017 01:37 PM

    Although exorbitant charges are made from these tourists for visiting archaeological sites, very little attention is paid for their basic comfort, even at a price. As for these toilets that are so dilapidated, may I suggest that they, too, be named as archaeological sites so that we may charge some more money from the tourists for visiting these?

    ravin Friday, 24 February 2017 01:25 PM

    What a grate idea. they will feel pure Sri Lankan air. Air their ...............

    Daham Friday, 24 February 2017 12:59 PM

    Two leaders and the 100 odd ministers should take the responsibility for not being able to provide the public with even the basic facilities thus bringing the country to this pathetic, abysmal state.

    Nimali Friday, 24 February 2017 12:46 PM

    Why doesn't the Govt. build some modern toilets? This Yahapalanaya Govt. has done nothing but talk since Jan. 2015.

    Hemal Kirtisinghe Friday, 24 February 2017 12:39 PM

    This is very poor show. I have noted that when it comes to toilets we Sri Lankans are far behind compared to European nations. This country always liked the fragrance of it. It is high time we think seriously about public loos.

    Sanitation Friday, 24 February 2017 11:26 AM

    First demolish the squating commods in this country for a start. This country always liked the fragrance of it... via DM Android App

    Ruwan Friday, 24 February 2017 11:22 AM

    May be a plan by arche. dept. to recreate old SL via DM Android App

    kaashyapa Friday, 24 February 2017 11:09 AM

    hope they dont use kahambiliya leaves as toilet paper via DM Android App

    Nuam Friday, 24 February 2017 11:04 AM

    Sri Lanka is a NATO country - means no action talk only. via DM Android App

    ceylon Friday, 24 February 2017 10:50 AM

    this is a country cant make few toilets.talkings are big workings are zero.god bless for tourism. via DM Android App


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