Ancient Kingdoms reminiscing Ancient Culture &
Heritage Anuradhapura
The 5th century B.C. oldest capital entwines a chain of monarchial rule treasured
relics of Buddhist Monasteries Dakotas, and Stupas, Viharas, Colossal Buddha's
images & shrines are surrounded by four giant irrigation reservoirs built
by master minded craftsmen employed by dedicated kings of prodigious genius,
the sacred Bo-tree(Sri Maha Bodiya) sapling of the tree under which Buddha
attained supreme enlightenment is the symbol of highest attraction to thousands
of Buddhist devotees visiting in veneration of Buddha.
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa later era Kingdom , 11th to 13th Century and capital distinctively
reigned by King Parakramabahu consist the remains of Palaces , Royal gardens
, Bathing ponds, Dagobas, Stupas, monasteries, Images houses & Temples
a master pieces of world sculpture, the Rock cut "Galvihara" Temole
with four astounding images of Buddha, the "Sea of Parakrame" gift
of patriotism created by king Parackramabahu are finely preserved for to co
amidst the Tranquil region of the relics. The statue of the king gesturing
a symbol of peace.
Dambulla
Cave Temple
Dambulla a city famed for its Rock Temples
and pristinely preserved 18th Century paintings spreading about 2000 square
meters with the monastery dating back to the3rd Century B.C. stands today as
a highly venerated Religious & historical site besides reputed as one of
South Asia's largest Cave Temple Buddha and his monarchs kinder the ornamented
paintings is a science of artistry of the highest calibre.
Kandy
The hill capital blend the Sri Lankan Kingdom is linked with amazing history
involving invasions by Portuguese, Dutch & British having resisted earlier
attempts lastly fell for British with the last king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe
taken captive to Goa India in 1815 the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha
the Royal Palace the Picturesque lake and the Royal Botanic Gardens surrounded
by the longest River Mahaweli in a valley of mountains forests folk & vegetation
events of folkore and cultural dancing delight visitors on evenings embrasicng
a mild atmosphere.
Sri Pada
The hill country not only provides natural beauty but also offers a sanctified
place of veneration to people of all faiths atop a 2,243 metre high mountain
in the southwest corner of the highlands. It is Sri Pada, which bears the
footprint of the Buddha. It is also adored by people of other faiths. Christians
say it is the foot print of Adam and call it Adam's peak. Thousands of pilgrims
of all faiths climb this mountain during the pilgrim season (December to May).
Watching the sunrise from the summit is an unforgettable sight.
