Come & see this ancient stone fortress expressed as the eighth wonder of the world. Unbelievable technical, stone methods, wall Arts with beautiful environment shows you the unlimited talent of the Sri Lankan aborigines.
It is wonderful to look at the amazing technology that has been used. Many tourists come to visit Sigiriya to look at its wonderful techniques.
Udawalawe National Park encompasses an area of hectares 32,315 including the Walawe reservoir comprises of micro habitats. Sri Lankan elephants are seeing in open habitats here due to the abundance of open grasslands. The Udawalawe Transit home was established to take care of abandoned elephant calves and being integrating the rescued calves to the wild since 1995.
The historic city of Anuradhapura is an essential stop on any tour of Sri Lanka.
Its vast network of ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries and places of worship which cover over 40 sq kms has made it a sacred site to Buddhists around the world.Anuradhapura is revered as one of the greatest monastic sites on this planet.”
Nuwara Eliya is a city in the tea country hills of central Sri Lanka. The naturally landscaped Hakgala Botanical Gardens displays roses and tree ferns, and shelters monkeys and blue magpies. Nearby Seetha Amman Temple, a colorful Hindu shrine, is decorated with religious figures. Nuwara Eliya is better known as Little England of Sri Lanka. The climate, surroundings, and architecture of this area are different than other villages.
Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip.
A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues.
The monastic ensemble of Dambulla is an outstanding example of the religious art and expression of Sri Lanka and South and Southeast Asia.
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa, deep in the central plains of Sri Lanka, was the playground of kings and the capital of the country. But time has taken its toll. What was once the centre of an empire is now a mix of ancient ruins, crumbling temples, and mischievous monkeys. Huge numbers of temples, monuments and stupas stand within easy proximity of each other, connected by tree-lined boulevards. Polonnaruwa was Sri Lanka’s spectacular second ancient city, and the ruins from this golden age vividly reflect some of the most well-preserved architectural treasures of the time.
Ella is the most famous for its iconic nine arches railway bridge which is a fine example of colonial-era construction in Sri Lanka. One can also visit the famous Lipton’s Seat where the tea mogul Sir Thomas Lipton would oversee his ever-expanding empire.Hiking to the breathtaking Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak through bamboo forests is an incredible accomplishment. Sri Lanka’s second-highest waterfall, Diyaluma Falls, overlooks natural swimming pools in Ella’s mountains. Ella’s other popular attractions are Ellawala Falls and Ravana Caves.
Yala National Park is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka bordering the Indian ocean.Forming a total area of 1268 sq km of scrub, light forest, grassy plains and brackish lagoons, it’s very rich in wildlife and you’re virtually certain to encounter elephants, leopards, crocodiles, buffaloes and monkeys.Current estimates suggest there are around 70 leopards and, as the apex predator in the park. Yala National Park is one of the best places for sightings of wild elephants.You have to access the park via a safari jeep.
Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century.
Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva. Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline.
Temple of Sacred Tooth is one of the popular Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka and is popularly known as Sri Dalada Maligawa. The temple of Sacred Tooth is situated in the royal complex in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka.
The tooth relic cannot be seen within the temple as it is securely enshrined on seven golden caskets studded with gemstones. Religious services, poojas, are held daily at dawn, midday and in the evening and can be viewed by visitors.
En-route visit Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to the world’s largest troupe of captive, tamed and trained elephants. Either you could observe the baby elephants being bottled fed or enjoy the experience of bottle feeding the baby elephants. Close-up encounters with orphaned elephants at Pinnawala will be a memory that will stay with you for a life time. There are about 84 Elephants under protection. The Orphanage is very popular and visited daily by many Sri Lankans and foreign tourists.
The Brief Garden is a labour of love. Bawa, a landscape architect inherited the land on which the garden is now located as a rubber plantation, and began cultivating it in the late 1920s.
Also known as the Lost Lover’s Flower Garden, it is the third largest park in Sri Lanka and is spread over 20 acres.
The garden is home to more than a hundred species of plants, flowers, and a variety of birds and butterflies. The few hours spent in the park were very pleasant, with the sounds of various birds enjoying the breeze.
Situated at Balapitiya, Madu Ganga is the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, the river covers at least 150 acres of land and consists of 14 mangroves out of the 24 mangrove species found in Sri Lanka. The Madu Ganga wetland is considered to be one of the last remaining tracts of mangrove forests. It is the best place to watch prawn farming and traditional fishing methods. .
One can get a chance to see crocodiles, water snakes, tree snakes, and wild boars in their natural habitat during the boat ride.
The Kandy View Point, located above Kandy Lake, offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience this natural beauty from a bird’s eye view.
Located 1.7 KM from the main Kandy city, Kandy view point is regarded as the highest point in the city.
It provides a panoramic view across Kandy Lake, Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Royal Palace of Kandy and the city centre
Whale and dolphin watching in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do during your holiday in Sri Lanka. Often spotted blue whales are the biggest animals in the world and Mirissa is the best place for whale and dolphin watching tours in Sri Lanka. Whale watching season in Mirissa is from November to April.
Blue whales are most often seen. You can see also sperm whales, fin whales, Bryde’s whales, short finned whales, dolphins and rarely killer whales and whale shark. Sometimes we pass turtles and flying fish.
This City Tour of Colombo, focuses on exploring the commercial capital of Sri Lanka-Colombo.Explore the fast developing city of Colombo, a quaint merging of the old and the new, in a full day tour covering all its key attractions and points of interest including the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo Fort, Independence square, Galle Face Green and more culminating in some classic Colombo shopping.
Bentota, a mere 45 minutes away from Colombo along the Southern express way, hails as a premier resort town with no less than 15 Star class Hotels clustered together with Sun, surf and sand. This gives the visitor an ideal chance to stay in one and savour many different above water activities. The hoteliers in the area actively promoting water sports from adrenaline filled speed boat and jet ski riding, wind surfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, kite surfing, to a leisurely ride on a banana boat for the family & kids.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a forest reserve and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Sri Lanka shelters a good count of endangered species across the globe, and one of the most exciting species amongst them is the sea turtle. The hatcheries along Sri Lanka’s western coast regularly witnesses a good count of sea turtles.
Stilt Fishing is a traditional style of fishing practised by local fishermen in Sri Lanka. With a perfect balance and an insurmountable amount of patience, fishermen perch themselves on cross-shaped beams and wait for their catch of the day!