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 […]
Velgam Viharaya: A Hidden Gem of Sri Lanka Discover the Ancient Marvel of Velgam ViharayaNestled amidst the lush landscapes of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Velgam Viharaya stands as a testament to the island’s rich cultural heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple, also known as Vilgam Rajamaha Viharaya, offers a glimpse into the country’s past, captivating visitors with […]
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 […]
Nalanda Gedige Some 35 kilometres from the Matale Town is Nalanda Gedige. From Nalanda Junction visitors can follow Gedige Road for around six kilometres, to arrive here. A unique feature of this building is that it has been built entirely of stone complemented by a hybrid style of architecture, which includes Hindu elements and […]
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 […]
Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple / monastery resting serenely on a flat rock called Diggala Rock, in Pilimathalawa, Kandy. An inscription on the temple reveals its original name as being Dharmakirthi Viharaya, named after the monk Silavansa Dharmakirthi Sanghanayaka, who was the founder of the temple. It came […]
Maduwanwela Walauwa Queen of Walauwas 3 hr 44 min (223 km) Colombo – Katunayake Expy 4hr 54 min (181km) Embilipitiy – Panamure – Bulutota Rd To reach this stately home (walauwa), visitors can first travel to Embilipitiya and them follow the B115 to Ka-Ella Junction passing Panamure along the way. From here visitors can […]
Bogoda Bridge, the oldest surviving wooden bridge in Sri Lanka Bogoda Wooden Bridge, which is the oldest surviving wooden bridge in Sri Lanka, was constructed way back in the 16th century, over 400 years ago. Found in the Badulla district, it crosses the Gallanda Oya that links Badulla and Kandy via a popular ancient […]
