2nd / May 2017
Kandy
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.
5th / May 2017
Sigiriya
Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical movements of Sri Lanka. It also known as the "Lion's Rock". Referred by locals as the Eighth Wonder of the World.This ancient place fortress complex has significant archaeological importance. This ruin surrounded by gardens,ponds and other structures. Sigiriya was built by King kassapa during 5th century. That is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters [660ft] high and it is included as a World Heritage sit. That Lion's Rock attracts thousands of tourists every year most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka.
2nd / May 2017
Nuwara Eliya
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. Densely forested Galway's Land National Park is a sanctuary for endemic and migratory bird species, including bulbuls and flycatchers.
5th / May 2017
Galle
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.
2nd / May 2017
Colombo
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on ancient east-west trade routes, ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That heritage is reflected in its its architecture, mixing colonial buildings with high-rises and shopping malls. The imposing Colombo National Museum, dedicated to Sri Lankan history, borders sprawling Viharamahadevi Park and its giant Buddha.
5th / May 2017
Polonnaruwa
That Polonnaruwa is close to elephant-packed national parks only adds to its popularity. And with good accommodation and plenty of bikes for hire, the town itself makes a pleasant base for a day or two, fringed by a huge, beautiful tank with a relaxed ambience. Nearby Kaduruwela, 4km east of Polonnaruwa, has the lion's share of banks, shops and other facilities.
2nd / May 2017
Trincomalee
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.
5th / May 2017
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved care temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160m over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to "Gautama Buddha" and his life. There are total of 153 Buddha statues, three statues of "Sri Lankan Kings" and four Statues of "gods and goddesses". Despite its slightly commercial air, this remains an important holy place and should not be missed.
2nd / May 2017
Adam`s Peak
Though not the highest mountain of Sri Lanka, the striking pyramid of Adam`s Peak (7,360 ft) is certainly the most remarkable. A depression in the rocky summit resembles a huge footprint, which has been venerated as a sacred sigh from remote antiquity. This was identified by Buddhists as the Buddha`s footprint, by Hindus as that of Shiva, and by Muslims as Adam`s. Later the Portuguese attributed it to St. Thomas the Apostle.
5th / May 2017
Negombo
Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, north of the capital, Colombo. Near the waterfront, the remains of the 17th-century Dutch Fort now house a prison. Negombo Lagoon, lined with fishermen`s huts, feeds into the Dutch-era Hamilton Canal. The canal leads south to Colombo. Neoclassical St. Mary`s Church, completed in the 1920s, features a ceiling decorated with vivid religious paintings.
2nd / May 2017
Yala
Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It`s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites.
5th / May 2017
Pinnawala
See baby jumbos wondering around their cramped foster home or bottle fed and bathed by their human foster fathers at Pinnawala, about 90Km from Colombo towards Kandy is the home to some 100 or more elephant orphans. A place you will really enjoy and never forget. Most orphans are accustomed to their curious human visitors are harmless.
2nd / May 2017
Minneriya
About 90 square kilometers in size, the minneriya national park is home to one of the world's greatest wildlife sights-the elephant gathering. The park features king Mahasen's Minneriya reservoir, built about 1700 years ago to provide for the area during the dry season. It still carries out this function, which has led to the elephants of the region migrating to minneriya from neighboring parks. The park is also home to the other species like wild buffalo, deer, the purple faced leaf monkey and lovely endemic birdlife. However, the pachyderm parade always steal the spotlight.
5th / May 2017
Udawalawe
Udawalawe National park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva province, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaces by the constructions. With herds of elephants, wild buffalo, sambar, spotted deer, butterflies and giant squirrel, Sri Lankan national park is one of the national firest. In fact, for elephant watching, Udawalawe often surpasses many of the most famous East African national parks. It is a popular tourist destination and third most visited park in the country.
