A country rich in history and culture is none other than the
paradise island of Sri Lanka. The heart of most of its dramatic history
and its ancient civilization is in the cultural triangle. This area is
formed by linking the ancient capitals of Anuradhapura, Polannaruwa,
Kandy, and Dambulla with Sigiriya in the centre. The cultural triangle
is a UNESCO world heritage site and is the pride of all Sri Lankans.
The Dambulla cave temple is the largest and the best preserved cave
temple and its statues and paintings relating to Lord Buddha’s life
make it a must see for all visitors to Sri Lanka. It is situated on top
of a colossal rock which offers views of the immediate plains from 160m
above. Also known as the Golden Temple, the major attractions are five
caves which hold statues and paintings which represent Buddha and his
life. Anuradhapura one of the ancient capitals was discarded for
centuries and enclosed by thick jungle until it was exposed by the
British. A site for pilgrimage and known as sacred as it contains the
Bodhi tree which is respected by Buddhists along with many monuments and
monasteries which are of great archaeological value. The famous sites
are Ruwanwelisaya stupa. The remains of the Abhayagiri monastery as well
as the Jethwana monastery and the Aukana Buddha statue. Rock temples,
carvings, statues, the terraced ponds and water reservoirs make
Anuradhapura a wonder to any traveler.
The second ancient citadel Polannaruwa contains the spectacle Lake
Parakrama, which is a man made lake which has impressive engineering
from the ancient times. The main things to see are the ruins of the
Royal Palace and the ruins of Nissanka Malla’s Palace. Rankot Vihara,
Lankatilaka Gedige, Kiri Vihara and the Gal Vihara.
A wonder of the cultural triangle is Sigiriya rock fortress,
constructed in 5th Century AD. This marvelous fortress contains well
laid out gardens, pools, fountains as well as the oldest surviving rock
paintings of the famous Sigiriya maidens. No trip to Sri Lanka is worth
it without visiting this wonder known as Sigiriya. The cultural triangle
is by far ancient Sri Lankan architectural tradition at its very best
Sigiriya the Lion Fortress
Easily one of Sri Lanka's most prominent and well-known attractions, Sigiriya - known as the Rock Fortress or the Lion Mountain - declared to be the Eighth Wonder of the World by UNESCO, is also one of Sri Lanka's eight World Heritage Sites. A popular tourist destination, the ancient rock citadel is a fortress and palace ruin located in Central Sri Lanka encircled by the ruins of a vast network of water gardens, pathways, reservoirs and other structures.
Adventure and activities in Sri Lanka
Established as a destination for pristine, golden beaches and a rich cultural heritage, Sri Lanka is also home to a plethora of adventure sports and other activities, with different areas of the island teeming with its own unique offerings.
Golfing in Sri Lanka
Although relatively unknown in the sport of golf, Sri Lanka boasts three of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Asia and the sport also has a long history in the island dating back to the late 1800s.
The three golf courses are located in Colombo, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, with the elevations and climatic conditions in each location differing to the extent that some golfers often state that it is like playing in three different countries.
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