ANURADHAPURA
Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka is a popular tourist city of great cultural significance in the world. It is the capital of the North Central Province of the island and the capital of the District of Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura is one of the medieval capitals of Sri Lanka, renowned for its well-preserved historical monuments of the Sinhalese civilization. It was the third capital of the kingdom of Rajarata, after the realms of Tambapanni and Upatissa Nuwara.
The area, now a World Heritage Site, has been the center of Buddhism in Theravada for many generations. The town sits 205 km (127 mi) north of the present capital of Sri Lankan, Colombo, in the North Central Province, on the banks of the ancient Malvathu River. It is one of the oldest surviving populated cities in the world and is one of the eight World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. Places to visit in Anuradhapura are a list of world-famous tourist attractions that you must visit at least one time in your life. It’s so majestic and breathtaking
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POLONNARUWA
The ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka. Today, it is one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa is a UNESCO world heritage site. It is a huge archaeological site (122 hectares) with perhaps Sri Lanka’s most impressive artifacts and ruins.
The site houses the ruins of Sri Lanka’s largest Buddhist University called “Alahana Pirivena”. The city is an important stop for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims because of many Buddhist monuments and ruins attested to various historical incidents. In the past, the city gained influence under South Indian rulers who were ousted by the Sinhalese rebels during the eleventh century CE. The ruins of Polonnaruwa are popular for their blend of Anuradhapura and South Indian architecture. This is because the ancient inhabitants of Polonnaruwa were a mix of Buddhist and Hindu elite. In the face of growing South Indian power, the kingdom of Polonnaruwa was short-lived and abandoned around 1300 CE. The ruins of Polonnaruwa were mostly unknown until colonial explorations started in the Northern wildernesses of the island. The city has inspired many people through its liberal approach to Buddhist art and Hindu sensuality. It is a place where Buddhist monuments and Hindu shrines stand side by side. The kings of Polonnaruwa extended the Anuradhapuran irrigation system to this kingdom as well. The main site lies on the bank of a large ancient reservoir. The Kingdom of Polonnaruwa is the earliest form of contemporary Sinhalese culture.
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Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple
Dambulla golden rock cave temple was home to thousands of meditating monks since its monastic beginnings in the first century BCE. Today the same cave temple hosts a massive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures belonging to a pan-Asian artistic tradition. The cave temple was abandoned at regular intervals since its humble beginnings. Yet the royals and Buddhist elite kept renovating it to appease countless faithful pilgrims
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Kandy
Kandy is a cosmopolitan city in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last headquarters of the ancient period of the Kingdoms of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the middle of the hills of the Kandy Plateau, which also traverses a vast region of tropical plantations, primarily tea. Kandy is both an administrative and a religious municipality, as well as being the capital of the Central Province of the country.
Kandy houses the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), among the most sacred places of devotion in the Buddhist nation. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Culturally, local Buddhist leaders also resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial conquest and colonization
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Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains national park is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka. It marks the southern boundary of the central highlands. The landscape of Horton plains is very different from the preconceived image of a tropical highland. The park views are dominated by panoramic rolling grass plains, with occasional peaks topped by patches of montane forests, which are blanketed by mists. The weather is not warm at all and rain is frequent. Everything is dewy, moist, and muddy. Every now and then, winds reach gale force, giving Horton plains a poetic beauty, usually seen only at bleak Scottish wildernesses. Nonetheless, it is very tropical. Most of its flora and fauna are endemic to Sri Lanka. Some of its forest covers receive the relict status, which makes it a treasure trove of biological history. 199 out of 353 vascular plants found at the plains are endemic.
The critically endangered “Horton plains red slender Loris” is only found in this park, as the name suggests. Even the commonly found langur monkeys are identified as unique sub-highland subspecies, commonly known as the “bear monkey”. Among much unique wildlife, Dusky striped squirrel, giant squirrel, brown mongoose, rhino-horned lizard, pygmy lizard, and the black cheeked lizard are a few.
The park has a healthy population of sambar deers frequently spotted grazing. It is also one of the few national parks in Sri Lanka where no vehicles are allowed inside. Instead, the visitors walk along with a set of foot trails that lead to various areas inside the parklands. The most popular and the easiest foot trail is called the world’s end–bakers falls round trail. Along this trail are the popular world’s end escarpment (884 meters), Baker’s falls, small world’s end, and chimney pool. The Horton plains national park hosts a unique eco-system and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 2010.
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Yala National Park
Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.
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Kanneliya–Dediyagala–Nakiyadeniya or KDN is a forest complex in southern Sri Lanka. The forest complex designated as a biosphere reserve in 2004 by UNESCO. The KDN Is Kanneliya a rainforest complex is the last large remaining rainforest in Sri Lanka other than Sinharaja.
How to visit Kanneliya forest
Route The Kanneliya forest can be easily reached via the Koralegama - Kanneliya road. This road is narrow enough for vehicles to cross the Udugama - Hiniduma main road. This road goes to the Kanneliya forest and ends in front of the main entrance near the Nannikitha canal.
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is a national park on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka. The park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" – natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater.
Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya, the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. Senanayake Samudraya was built under the Gal Oya development project by damming the Gal Oya at Inginiyagala in 1950.
BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK
Bundala National Park in Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. It is estimated that over 197 species of birds gather within its environs. Large flocks of greater flamingos which often include over 1,000 birds are quite prominent among the avifauna. These feathered visitors come to the park from India. Cormorants, Asian openbills, painted storks, and lesser whistling ducks are commonly spotted in Bundala as well. In addition, species like the lesser adjutant, Eurasian coot, and black-necked stork can also be seen here with ease. Needless to say, the destination is certainly a bird lover’s paradise!
Bundala National Park was declared as the first Ramsar wetland in the country. This haven of perfect beauty is regarded as an outstanding Important Bird Area. It has also been designated a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
A visitor to Bundala will not just witness the glory and enchantment of birds as the area fosters a rich biodiversity too. You may come across elephants, common langurs, leopards, jackals, fishing cats, porcupines, and mugger crocodiles so keep your eyes peeled! This certainly is a place that allows you to relish the sensation of being at one with nature.
The world famous Yala National Park is located in close proximity from Bundala.
SINHARAJA
Sinharaja Forest Reserve which lies in the Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces of Sri Lanka is one of the most remarkable attractions in the island. It is estimated that over 60% of the trees that the forest reserve has, are endemic to the island. There is also an abundance of endemic animals roaming free within the emerald-tinted territories of the jungle which makes this place a haven of perfect delight for nature lovers.
There are many gorgeous little birds gaily chirping amidst the arching branches of the trees here. Mixed with the gentle whisper of the trees, the sweet music they create in unison is indeed quite soothing. Sri Lanka boasts of 26 endemic species of birds. In Sinharaja National Park, you will find all 20 of the rainforest species of birds that are included in this list. It’s quite common to see mixed feeding flocks here too.
You will most likely come across groups of endemic purple-faced leaf monkeys, but given the thickness of the vegetation, it will be quite hard to spot them during day tours.
Sinharaja roughly translates to the ‘Lion Kingdom’. The grandeur that densely envelops the glorious territories of the forest reserve makes this quite a fitting name indeed. Within the hushed silence of the forest, you will certainly enjoy the relaxing sensation of being at one with nature.
MINNERIYA
Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka, which is located in the North Central Province of the island, approximately 190 km from Colombo, is a prominent tourist attraction. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas in the country.
The national park protects the catchment of the Minneriya Tank which was built back in the third century AD by King Mahasen. The most remarkable natural event occurs here during the dry season. A large herd of wild elephants congregate by the banks of the reservoir every year to create The Gathering, an astounding natural event that has garnered famed around the world. Some records of the elephants that gather during the event include numbers as high as 700. The elephants can be seen socialising and bathing while enjoying the company of each other. This mesmerising event occurs between the months of July and September and is a remarkable sight to behold indeed!
Minneriya National Park also offers many opportunities to spot large water birds. Painted storks, lesser adjutants and spot-billed pelicans can be seen here. Endemic species of birds like the Sri Lankan junglefowl, brown-capped babbler, Sri Lanka grey-hornbill and crimson-fronted barbet are commonly spotted in Minneriya.
BADULLA SRI LANKA
Badulla was an isolated village until the British built roads from Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the mid 19th century, as part of the growing plantation economy. By the 20th century Badulla had become a regional hub, with the British establishing it as the capital of Uva Wellassa, now known as the Uva Province.
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Why is Nuwara Eliya famous?
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What is famous in Nuwara Eliya? The town of Nuwara Eliya is mostly famous for the tea production in Sri Lanka. Apart from the tea plantations; Horton Plains National Park, Gregory Lake, and Sita Temple are some of the popular places to see in the town. Nuwara Eliya, nicknamed the “Little England” of Sri Lanka for its chilly climate and colonial style bungalows, is situated at an elevation of 1,868 m in the misty hills of central Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya's European-style environment is a result of the city once being a retreat for colonial planters and high-society.
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