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
The little England and hill country
One of Sri Lanka’s most scenic destinations, the cool climes of the hill country provides a welcome getaway from the hot and arid climate experienced in other parts of the island with clear jagged waterfalls, tea plantations and breathtaking walks and landscapes dotted throughout the region.
Renting cars in Sri Lanka
Renting cars in Sri Lanka is a fairly straightforward process with many rental options to choose from and most car rental companies allow transactions to be completed online for added convenience. Rental rates vary depending on the vehicle hired, the duration of the rental and other factors but are generally reasonably priced, with some companies offering discounts on long-term hires.
Meditation in Sri Lanka
Calm your mind and feed your soul through meditation in Sri Lanka. There are many meditation centers with stunning views in beautiful locations all over this paradise isle. If you are looking to practice meditation with the ambience of the ocean, there are beach meditation centers or if lush green fauna and flora is what you are looking for then there
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