Coming down from the top, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.

A view of the countryside.

A medicinal plant.

Stone stairway.

An old baked clay brick.

The top of the Yapahuwa rock, Sri Lanka.

Stone slab to offer flowers - 'Mal-aasana'.

The 'Chaitya'

Foot-path around the top of the rock.

The ruins at the top of the rock are a Chaithya, floor of the building which housed the Sacred Tooth Relic, and a pond cut into the rock.

Scenes from the top of the 'Yapahuwa' rock, Sri Lanka..

Views from the top of the Yapahuwa rock, Sri Lanka.

Nearing the top of the rock, Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka.

Pretty steep climb along footpaths and improvised stairs on the side of the rock. A steady blowing and a breathtaking view of the countryside.