Nine Arch Bridge: A Bridge to Nature’s Beauty A Timeless Marvel Nestled amidst the lush green tea plantations and rolling hills of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country lies a breathtaking architectural marvel: the Nine Arch Bridge. This iconic viaduct, spanning a remarkable 91 meters across the Demodara Valley, is a testament to the ingenuity and […]
Experience amazing cultural, religious and architectural values at the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Dalanda Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth Relic is a popular tourist destination in Kandy, that earned its place amongst UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in the year 1988 due to its tremendous cultural / historical, religious, and architectural […]
Situlpawwa Ancient Buddhist Monastery Some 20 kilometres from Kataragama along the Kataragama – Situlpawwa (Yodhakandiya) Road, visitors will arrive at the Situlpawwa ancient Buddhist Monastery, dating back some 2200 years. The monastery is a fixture on the Kataragama Pilgrim Route and is also considered as a centre of Buddhist learning. The Situlpawwa monastery spans […]
Sigiri Pidurangala Raja Maha Viharaya From the Sigiriya Lake, follow the Sigiriya Road and some three kilometres on, through the Pidurangala Sanctuary, after a few turns, visitors will arrive at the historic Sigiri Pidurangala Raja Maha Viharaya. Just prior to reaching the Main Temple Entrance (passing the more ‘modern’ mini stupa of the newer […]
Sigiriya | Ancient Majesty Among Sri Lanka’s Scenery The view of Sigiriya is so beautiful that it appears to reach the heavens. It is more than just a rock; it is a highly esteemed World Heritage and an internationally recognized symbol of history. Its attraction goes beyond its physical attributes, providing guests with a captivating […]
Ruwanwelisaya – Anuradhapura Ruwanweliseya or Ruwanweli Maha Seya is an ancient stupa or dagoba, venerated and held very sacred by Buddhists in Sri Lanka and all over the world. The stupa is found in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, about 4km from the Anuradhapura railway station. Apparently, this particular location had been selected for […]
See the most unique and finest wood carvings in the world at Embekka Devalaya The historic Embekka Devalaya in Udunuwara, Kandy is found approximately 116km from Colombo. It is also approximately 7 to 8 km from Pilimathalawa, and about 3km away from the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. Overview of Embekka Devalaya The Embekka Devalaya […]
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, home to over 4000 plant species The Royal Botanical Gardens is located at Peradeniya, which is approximately 5.5km from Kandy, in the the hill country of Sri Lanka’s Central Province. The largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, it spans over a massive land area of 147 acres. It is surrounded on […]
