|
| |
Discover the pearl of the Orient, the original Ceylon - Sri Lanka - a paradise island. |
|
|
| |
Explore the tropical Sri Lanka - culture, food and magnificent natural beauty. |
|
|
| |
Take a journey around Sri Lanka's many sights attracting visitors from all around the world. |
|
|
| |
Be amazed by Sri Lanka's best-known UNESCO-listed Site - Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This stunning fifth-century palace-fortress perches atop a towering rock above the plains in the country's center. Steps lead up from water gardens below to past murals of heavenly nymphs. |
|
|
| |
Ramble around coastal ramparts, colonial villas, atmospheric streets and the striking Dutch fort of Galle, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
|
|
| |
Visit Kandy, a picturesque town that was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Its fabulous Temple of the Tooth shelters the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. |
|
|
| |
The Dambulla Cave Temples in the island's center are an intriguing collection of temples tucked away beneath a massive rock outcrop. They hide an extensive collection of religious murals and exquisite statues. |
|
|
| |
Wonder at the extraordinary civilization that ruled from the ancient capital of Anuradhapura thousands of years ago. Its majestic remains testify to an advanced city carefully planned and filled with beautiful palaces, temples and giant stupas. |
|
|
| |
See another World Heritage Site, Pollonnaruwa - with its huge Buddha statues and exquisite ancient architecture. |
|
|
| |
A natural paradise, the Sinharaja rain forest is luring with its stunning diversity of endangered fauna species. |
|
|
| |
Explore Sri Lanka's most popular wildlife-viewing destination, Yala National Park, on the southeast coast. It is home to the world's highest density of leopards, as well as a wealth of other species - from elephants to birds. |
|
|
| |
See Sri Lanka's oldest and best-known fishing village, Negombo, offering a superb seafood and quite beaches. |
|
