Cultural

Discover the True Sri Lanka

Esala Perahara Kandy

Home to the sacred relic of tooth of the Buddha, a visit to Dalada Maligawa or Temple Of The Tooth, is an experience no tourist should miss. Said to have been snatched from the Buddha’s funeral pyre and smuggled to Sri lanka in the hair of a princess, the tooth relic is of great spiritual significance. Each Year in July or August is The Esela Perahara a spectacular display of medieval pageantry that includes caparisoned elephants, fire dancers and Kandyan Drummers.

 

Stroll around the beautiful lake, the centrepiece of the town and explore the numerous temples perched on the hills- these are pleasant ways to spend you time in Kandy

Kandy Cultural Show

In the 12th c.AD the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa was one of the great urban centers in South Asia, Today the well preserved ruins give you the chance to experiences the grandeur of the period and marvel at the artistry of the island’s early craftsmen.

Located 142 km from Colombo, Polonnaruwa was the island’s Second ancient capital. Many of the existing ruins owe their construction to Parakramabahu The Great, the last in a sequence of warrior-kings, who developed the city on a lavish scale. He is also credited with the massive artificial lake the lies to the west of the city, The Sea Of Parakrama

Tea Factory Visit

In the 12th c.AD the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa was one of the great urban centers in South Asia, Today the well preserved ruins give you the chance to experiences the grandeur of the period and marvel at the artistry of the island’s early craftsmen.

Located 142 km from Colombo, Polonnaruwa was the island’s Second ancient capital. Many of the existing ruins owe their construction to Parakramabahu The Great, the last in a sequence of warrior-kings, who developed the city on a lavish scale. He is also credited with the massive artificial lake the lies to the west of the city, The Sea Of Parakrama

Experience Village life

The lifestyle in Sri Lanka villages are simple. The people in such villages are less dependent than city folks. Their needs are limited. People are kind and are usually keen to talk to tourists despite language barriers and often invite them home for a cup of tea. Eating simple Food in simple rural surroundings has its own flavor.

During a countryside tour, you will experience various aspects of village life; you will get to know the locals and discover their lifestyle, their feelings and emotions. You will be fascinated by the daily life of the villagers.

Visit Waddas

Sri Lanka’s Aborigines’, or the Veddha’s meaning “people of the forest” of Sri Lanka has a history much older than prince Vijaya’s landing in 5th century BC and the origins of the Sinhala race. Archaeological evidence suggest that modern Veddha’s Neolithic ancestors inhabited this island as far back as 10,000 BC with. Once roaming the Great Plains’ of the north central region to the central mountains, today the remaining Veddha population are confined to Dambana which is close to Maduru oya sanctuary

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Located in the North Central Province, 206km from Colombo, the Sacred City of Anuradhapura is a magical place. Featuring some of the most ancient archaeological treasures in Sri Lanka, this vast heritage site is an impressive reminder of an ancient civilization.

Once one of the grandest monastic cities the world ever seen, it was established in 4th century BC, rising to prominence with the arrival of Buddism, a pivotal event that saw the transformed into a major centre of Buddhist pilgrimage and learning. The great kings of anuradhapura oversaw a golden age in the island’s history, Building Colossal dagobas that rivalled the pyramids of Egypt in scale.

The city’s fame spread afar features in writings from ancient Greece, Rome and China. But after enduring frequent invasions from South India, Anuradhapura eventually fell into the decline in the 10th.c AD

Experience Village life

In the 12th c.AD the medieval capital of Polonnaruwa was one of the great urban centers in South Asia, Today the well preserved ruins give you the chance to experiences the grandeur of the period and marvel at the artistry of the island’s early craftsmen.

Located 142 km from Colombo, Polonnaruwa was the island’s Second ancient capital. Many of the existing ruins owe their construction to Parakramabahu The Great, the last in a sequence of warrior-kings, who developed the city on a lavish scale. He is also credited with the massive artificial lake the lies to the west of the city, The Sea Of Parakrama