Capture the magic of Sri Lanka
Places to Visit

• The Royal City of Kandy

  

  Kandy is the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka.  It is situated in Sri Lanka’s misty foothills, in the central part of the island.  Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese Kings and here, the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha is preserved for veneration at the Dalada Maligawa Temple.

• Pinnawela - The Elephant Orphanage

  

  The elephant orphanage at Pinnawela is perhaps the only one of its kind in the world.  Many tourists include a visit here as part of their Sri Lanka holiday.
  
  The herd usually numbers no less than fifty elephants ranging from babies to mature adults.

• Yala National Park

  

  The Yala National Park is a jungle reserve in the south of Sri Lanka. It is the domain of the elephant and home to the largest concentration of leopards on the island. For the budding ornithologist, this part of your Sri Lanka holiday offers a bird watcher’s paradise.

• The Rock Fortress of Sigiriya

  

  Sigiriya is located in the central planes of the country and going to be listed as one of the wonders of the world. It was a rock sheltered mountain monastery from the 3rd century BC. In the 5th century AD a Palace come Rock Garden was built by King Kasyapa. More

• The Ancient Capital of Polonnaruwa

  

  Polonnaruwa rose to prominence and remained a capital from the 10th to the 12th century AD and boasts many ancient ruins and sites. This includes the gal vihare complex with its three fine sculptures of a seated, standing and recumbent Buddha.

The Rock Fortress of Sigiriya

Sigiriya is located in the central planes of the country and going to be listed as one of the wonders of the world. It was a rock sheltered mountain monastery from the 3rd century BC. In the 5th century AD a Palace come Rock Garden was built by King Kasyapa. When fountains in the Rock Gardens sprout water during the rainy season even to this day, just imagine how they would be during the reign of King Kasyapa. Looking up from the Water Gardens it is possible to see numerous frescoes painted on the western face of the Rock. It is thought to be the largest painting in the world. After the reign of King Kasvapa, Sigiriya reverted back to become a Buddhist Monastery. It was also a military post for the Kandian Kingdom in the 19th century AD