Sri Lanka is an extremely beautiful holiday destination that is known throughout the world for its exquisite natural beauty and remarkable heritage sites. The grandeur of Sri Lankan sites has been endorsed by UNESCO World Heritage and the country currently has eight world heritage sites. Let’s introduce ourselves to each of them!
Sigiriya A popular tourist destination, the city of Sigiriya is known throughout the world for its spectacular beauty. It is a very impressive complex that has fountains and boulder gardens with “the Lion’s Rock” and the rock wall paintings being the highlights of the place. It is not without reason that people consider Sigiriya the eighth wonder of the world!
Dambulla Golden Rock Temple The Dambulla Golden Temple is the largest cave and temple complex in Sri Lanka. It boasts of multiple caves where various statues of Lord Buddha can be found. The statues of `different kings from different eras can also be found in the Golden Temple of Dambulla.
Galle Fort Galle Fort is a world heritage cultural site that is primarily responsible for making cheap air tickets to Sri Lanka such a precious commodity. Galle Fort is the perfect illustration of a fortified city that was built by Europeans in Southeast Asia. European precision combined with South Asian magnificence makes this attraction very popular.
Kandy Kandy is a hugely popular city with foreign tourists. The Temple of the Tooth is the biggest highlight of the city that glorifies the cultural splendor of the region. The temple impresses tourists with wonderful gold painted ceilings, white walls, grand entrance and moonstones. The easy availability of cheap hotels in Kandy makes it even more attractive for foreign tourists.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a natural world heritage site that captivates bird watchers from all over the world. Spreading over an area of almost 19,000 hectares, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve allows tourists to observe up to 22 of the 26 endemic birds of Sri Lanka.
Anuradhapura The city of Anuradhapura was the first capital of Sri Lanka and is packed with majestic and interesting attractions and sites. The city has beautiful dagobas, ponds, palaces and temples. The Ruwanweli Dagoba built by King Dutugamunu is perhaps the most famous of all the dagobas in Anuradhapura.
Polonnaruwa Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka after Anuradhapura. The city of Polonnaruwa is known among tourists for its remarkable ancient ruins. Gal Viharaya with its multiple rock statues of Lord Buddha is the most well-known site in the ancient city.
Central Highlands The most recent addition to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka, the Central Highlands attract foreigners and locals alike. The Central Highlands is home to several endangered species and is popular with nature enthusiasts.