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Aspire! A traveler films a shocking video of her climbing ‘insanely narrow’ spiral steps outside a spectacular tower in Sri Lanka, with barely enough space for two people to squeeze through
- The stairway of Ambuluwawa Tower is protected only by a waist-high handrail.
- Images from blogger Janet Newenham show that climbing is not for the faint of heart
- She said: ‘The busier the tower, the more claustrophobic it can feel’
The views from the top of Ambuluwawa Tower in Sri Lanka are heavenly, but some may find the climb there pure hell, as a traveler’s video of his ascent shows.
Ambuluwawa Tower looks innocent enough from a distance, but if you get closer, visitors will see an extremely narrow spiral staircase wrapping around the outside that winds its way to the top, with a stone handrail that barely reaches waist height. To enjoy the spectacular views from the 157-foot (48-meter) summit, visitors must brave these stairs, which to the top are barely wide enough for two people.
Janet Newenham, who runs a travel company called ‘Janet Travel‘, she filmed herself conquering the ‘insanely narrow’ staircase, with her harrowing clip showing that the climb is definitely not an experience someone with a fear of heights or suffering from claustrophobia would enjoy.
Janet, 36, told MailOnline Travel: ‘I’ve actually climbed this tower five times on various trips, and it’s been different each time. The more crowded the tower is, the more claustrophobic it can feel. It can be a bit scary, especially if you are scared of heights.
Janet Newenham, who runs a travel company called ‘Janets Journeys’, filmed herself conquering the ‘insanely narrow’ stairwell of Ambuluwawa Tower in Sri Lanka. Janet appears at the top of the tower in the frame above with her friend Veronica of hers.
Janet, 36, told MailOnline Travel: “It can be a bit scary, especially if you’re afraid of heights.”
Ambuluwawa Tower is located on the top of Ambuluwawa Mountain, 1,087 m (3,567 ft) above sea level
Any moment of panic?
‘Not for me,’ he said, ‘but a lot of my friends refused to go up and some definitely had their moments as we got higher and higher. The wall isn’t very high, so it can look very daunting the higher you get.’
The test, however, is worth it.
Irish travel blogger Janet continued: “The view is absolutely spectacular and gets better the higher you go. You get 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside. You can see nearby towns and villages, rivers and rolling hills.
Janet did your video during a 20-day tour of Sri Lanka with her friend Veronica and described climbing the tower as “one of the highlights”, adding that “driving a Tuk Tuk to the base point is an adventure in itself”.
The view from the top of the tower is described as “absolutely spectacular”.
Those who suffer from claustrophobia may not find the climb up the tower terribly enjoyable.
From the top, visitors can look out over nearby cities and towns, rivers, and rolling hills.
cone shaped Ambuluwawa Tower it houses a Buddhist temple pagoda, reveals Visit Sri Lanka and is located on top of Ambuluwawa Mountain, 3,567 feet (1,087 m) above sea level.
The nearest major city is Kandy, which is an hour’s drive north.
For more information on Janet’s tours, visit janetsjourneys.com. For more videos of Janet visit www.youtube.com/@JanetNewenham.
The cone-shaped Ambuluwawa Tower houses a Buddhist temple pagoda and is located atop Ambuluwawa Mountain, 3,567 feet (1,087 m) above sea level