A UNESCO World Heritage site, the fortress was built by King Kassapa in the 5th century. Be sure to walk its gardens and see its stunning Frescoes. Entrance: LKR 50 (locals) & USD 25 (foreigners). Read more.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the fortress was built by King Kassapa in the 5th century. Be sure to walk its gardens and see its stunning Frescoes. Entrance: LKR 50 (locals) & USD 25 (foreigners). Read more.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the cave temples were originally built in the 1st century BC by King Wattagamini Abhaya. Be sure to visit all 5 ancient caves featuring granite carved statues. Read more.
For a nice escape from the busy city streets I recommend a stroll along the Kandy Lake, built in 1807 by the last Sinhalese monarch, King Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe. Read more.
The original structure of today’s Maligawa was built by King Vira Narendra Sinha in the early 1700′s and today houses a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. Read more.
Ramboda Waterfall is one of Sri Lanka’s most magnificent waterfalls and breathtaking scenery. This is a must see in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Read more.
It was here that Sri Lanka began self-rule on February 4, 1948 with a formal ceremony by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, marking the commencement of its first parliament. Read more.
The strip's Coral Sanctuary used to be home to a beautiful reef & aquatic wildlife. Sadly, a bleaching event in '98 has it nearly extinct. You can snorkel or rent a glass bottom boat for LKR 2500. Read more.