Sri Lanka's first capital, founded in the 5th century B.C. is situated 206 km. from Colombo. Attractions worth seeing are:- The Sacred Bo Tree, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanaramaya, Brazen Palace, Thuparama Dagaba, Samadhi Buddha, Kuttam Pokuna and Mirisavati Dagaba.

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This rock fortress was built by king Kasyapa in the 5th century A.D. and was a royal citadel for more than 18 years. In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare was the site of the palace, the outer wall of which was built on the very brink of the precipice. The UNESCO - sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya's 5th century Water Gardens to their former glory

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Sri Lanka has three beautiful Botanic Gardens - Peradeniya at an elevation of 488 metres, Hakgala at an elevation of 1,680 metres and Henarathgoda in the low country.


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Kandy is the royal city, the last capital ruled by the Sinhala Kings surrounded by the Mahaweli, the longest river in the Island, also the most visited place after Colombo. Kandy was founded in the 14th century, the city became the capital of the Kandyan kingdom in the 16th century and seat of much Sri Lanka's culture. Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe was the last King ruled Kandy until the British captured him in 1815. Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth Relic is the highlight of Kandy, which dates back to the 16th century, and one of the most Venerated objects in Sri Lanka. Only the outermost casket of seven within which The Lord Bubbha's Tooth Relic is kept in. The Royal Botanical Gardens, The University Complex, The Upper Lake Drive are some of the interesting sight to be visited whilst your visit to Kandy.

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Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that King Valagam Bahu took refuge in the 1st century B.C. He later turned the caves into a rock temple. Some of the frescoes are over 2,000 years old and there is a colossal figure of the recumbent Buddha carved out of the living rock, some 14 metre long

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The island's medieval capital (11th to 13th century A.D.) is situated 216 km. from Colombo and rose to fame after the decline of Anuradhapura. The largest of the man made reservoirs, the huge Parakrama Samudra, is larger in size than the Colombo harbour. See also the ruins of the King's Council Chamber, the Royal Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, Royal Pavilion, the Vatadage Relic House lavished with moonstones, guardstones and sculptured railing, Kiri Vehera - the best preserved of all Sri Lanka's un-restored dagabas; Gal Vihare - the most impresive sculptures are the colossal Buddha images carved on the face of a granite boulder. The recumbent Buddha measures 14 metres and the standing figure is 7 metres in height.


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98 km. south of Colombo, Hikkaduwa is the place for underwater delight. Site of the famed coral gardens; hire a glass bottomed boat or goggles and flippers and explore the fantasies under your feet. Don't purchase or encourage sale of corals.

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Located in the heart of Sri Lankan hill country. Home of the famous Ceylon tea and the rolling mountain are carpeted of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls.

The good climate, misty glens and the similar to the British climate make the place a must to include in your travel itinerary. Located at the height of 1890 mts above sea level. Temperatures are 140C-210C (Jan- April) 160C-180C (May-Aug) 150C- 180C (Sept-Dec).

MALDIVES ... A natural paradise
Imagine yourself in an enchantingly beautiful natural paradise of over a thousand coral islands, bathed in sunshine, with the crystal clear waters of the lagoons teaming with an abundance of marine life of exquisite hue.  The islands sprouting lush green tropical vegetation and gently waving coconut palms are ringed with soft white sandy beaches surrounded by the warm inviting waters of the ocean.  You are introduced to the luxury of nature in its unspoiled abundance - a paradise on earth where the comforts of sophistication are camouflaged by natural surrounds providing the soothing tranquility that nature affords.

Away from the stress of city life, the safe refuge in natures embrace. amidst the charming people who have for centuries extended to visitors simple yet traditional oriental hospitality.  A land where poverty or crime does not intrude into the peaceful existence of warm, crystal clear lagoons over which tropical breezes blow and the rising and setting sun marks the gentle passage of time.

 

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