DESTINATIONS
YAPAHUWA
Yapahuwa
Yapahuwa was one of the ephemeral capitals of medieval Sri Lanka. The citadel of Yapahuwa lying midway between Kurunagala and Anuradhapura was built around a huge granite rock rising abruptly almost a hundred meters above the surrounding lowlands.
YAPAHUWA
Yapahuwa
Yapahuwa was one of the ephemeral capitals of medieval Sri Lanka. The citadel of Yapahuwa lying midway between Kurunagala and Anuradhapura was built around a huge granite rock rising abruptly almost a hundred meters above the surrounding lowlands.
POLONNARUWA
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is the second largest city in North Central Province, but it is known as one of the cleanest and more beautiful cities in the country. The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudra (a huge lake built in 1200), and attractive tourist hotels and hospitable people, attract tourists. The Kingdom of Polonnaruwa was the Sri Lankan kingdom from which Sinhalese kings ruled the island from the 11th century until 1310 CE.
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa is the second largest city in North Central Province, but it is known as one of the cleanest and more beautiful cities in the country. The green environment, amazing ancient constructions, Parakrama Samudra (a huge lake built in 1200), and attractive tourist hotels and hospitable people, attract tourists. The Kingdom of Polonnaruwa was the Sri Lankan kingdom from which Sinhalese kings ruled the island from the 11th century until 1310 CE.
POLONNARUWA
ANURADHAPURA
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. & belongs to the North Central Province in Sri Lanka. It is one of the ancient capitals of the country, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. Also the city holds a sapling of the Bhodi tree of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in India, under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, was planted. The Sri Maha Bodhiya is the oldest documented tree that is still living. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka.
ANURADHAPURA
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is a major city in Sri Lanka. & belongs to the North Central Province in Sri Lanka. It is one of the ancient capitals of the country, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. Also the city holds a sapling of the Bhodi tree of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in India, under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, was planted. The Sri Maha Bodhiya is the oldest documented tree that is still living. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka.
NUWARA ELIYA
Nuwara Eliya
Located in the hill country, Nuwara Eliya boasts of its natural beauty, scenery and the cold climate imitating an old English country village offers you ideal opportunities to relax and rejuvenate. Known as Little England, the city is one of the most panoramic destinations in Sri Lanka that charms travellers with mind-blowing scenery at every corner. Tea plantations, waterfalls, rose gardens, flower gardens, pine trees and rolling hills are common sights in this part of the world and leave travellers in awe at every turn.
Nuwara Eliya
Located in the hill country, Nuwara Eliya boasts of its natural beauty, scenery and the cold climate imitating an old English country village offers you ideal opportunities to relax and rejuvenate. Known as Little England, the city is one of the most panoramic destinations in Sri Lanka that charms travellers with mind-blowing scenery at every corner. Tea plantations, waterfalls, rose gardens, flower gardens, pine trees and rolling hills are common sights in this part of the world and leave travellers in awe at every turn.
NUWARA ELIYA
SIGIRIYA
Sigiriya Rock City
Sigiriya the world famous ‘Lion rock’ depicting the amazing architectural skills of the locals was the fortress of King Kashyapa. The entrance to this citadel has a huge carving of a lion’s head and paws within which the climb to the rock starts. The Sigiriya Frescoes, another enchanting marvel of the ancient artists, on the western face of the rock, constitute of paintings of glamorous women, their bodies unveiled beautifully from the strokes of a brush. The mirror wall once a well-polished wall where one could see his own reflection has now been a monumental wall with scribbles of people of heyday.
SIGIRIYA
Sigiriya Rock City
Sigiriya the world famous ‘Lion rock’ depicting the amazing architectural skills of the locals was the fortress of King Kashyapa. The entrance to this citadel has a huge carving of a lion’s head and paws within which the climb to the rock starts. The Sigiriya Frescoes, another enchanting marvel of the ancient artists, on the western face of the rock, constitute of paintings of glamorous women, their bodies unveiled beautifully from the strokes of a brush. The mirror wall once a well-polished wall where one could see his own reflection has now been a monumental wall with scribbles of people of heyday.
UDAWALAWA NATIONAL PARK
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972.
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces, in Sri Lanka. The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares (119.00 sq mi) of land area and was established on 30 June 1972.
UDAWALAWA NATIONAL PARK
KITULGALA
Kitulgala
Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country.[citation needed] Nevertheless, it comes alive in the first three months of the year, especially in February, the driest month. The Academy Award-winning The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge (and, supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river in the climactic scene). Kitulgala is also a base for white-water rafting which starts a few kilometres upstream and also popular as a location for adventure-based training programs.
KITULGALA
Kitulgala
Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country.[citation needed] Nevertheless, it comes alive in the first three months of the year, especially in February, the driest month. The Academy Award-winning The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge (and, supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river in the climactic scene). Kitulgala is also a base for white-water rafting which starts a few kilometres upstream and also popular as a location for adventure-based training programs.
WILPATTU
Wilpattu
Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu; Land of Lakes) is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” (Natural lakes) – Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is located 30 km west Anuradhapura and located 26 km north of Puttalam(approximately 180 km north of Colombo).
Wilpattu
Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu; Land of Lakes) is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of “Willus” (Natural lakes) – Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka. The park is located 30 km west Anuradhapura and located 26 km north of Puttalam(approximately 180 km north of Colombo).
WILPATTU
KALPITIYA
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is located in Puttalam district, North Western province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its natural environment.[citation needed] It consists of 14 islands. It has a total area of 16.73 km2. The people of Kalpitiya are mostly fishermen. It is now developing as a tourist destination.
KALPITIYA
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is located in Puttalam district, North Western province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its natural environment.[citation needed] It consists of 14 islands. It has a total area of 16.73 km2. The people of Kalpitiya are mostly fishermen. It is now developing as a tourist destination.
PINNAWALA
Pinnawala
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawalavillage, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 96 elephants, including 43 males and 68 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.[1]
The orphanage was founded to care and protect the many orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC).
Pinnawala
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawalavillage, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 96 elephants, including 43 males and 68 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.[1]
The orphanage was founded to care and protect the many orphaned unweaned wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC).
PINNAWALA
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