Monthly Archives: June 2016

Kandy Esela Perahara

Sacred Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

The sacred Temple of Tooth Sri Lanka in the historic city of Kandy houses one of Buddhism’s most sacred relics and draws followers of the Buddhist faith from all over the world. The Royal Complex situated around the Temple of … Read More

National Parks of Sri Lanka

Wilpattu National park

Wilpattu National Park is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. Willu-Pattu means land of lakes…. And truly as per to the meaning of the name, Wilpattu National Park is filled with many lakes of rain water… Nearly 60 lakes … Read More

Yala National Park

Yala National Park Safari Sri Lanka is one of the main wild life national parks in Sri Lanka. It’s the most visited wild life national park in the country and second largest. You can see leopards, herds of deer, various … Read More

Dutch Fort Galle

Dutch Fort Galle

Dutch Fort Galle, close to the island’s southernmost point, 173km from Colombo, has the distinction of being the best-preserved sea fort in South Asia. A living heritage site, this 90 hectare (222 acre) attraction is a superb blend of architecture, … Read More

Sigiriya

Sigiriya rock fortress, which was called as Sinhagiriya (Lion’s Rock) in the past was built by Sinhalese ancient king Kashyapa (477-495 AD).  This magnificent rock fortress is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and considered as an ecological … Read More

Polonnaruwa

The second oldest ancient proud kingdom in Sri Lanka.  First king of Polonnaruwa is king Vijayabahu I. Places to be visited in Polonnaruwa The Royal Palace – Known as Weijantha Prasada, the royal palace ruins are still amazing to view. … Read More

The Golden Temple of Dambulla – Attractions Sri Lanka

Dating back to the First Century BC, the Golden Temple of Dambulla has been the centre of pilgrimage for Buddhists and Hindus alike for 22 centuries. It is Sri Lanka’s most popular historic site. The Cave monastery, home to Buddhist … Read More

anuradhapura

Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is one of the greatest ancient cities in Sri Lanka. Proud history of Sri Lankans can be still viewed by Anuradhapura city’s ruins. Proud ancient capital, Anurdhapura, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the center of Theravada Buddhism … Read More