Declared by UNESCO as the Eighth Wonder of the World is one of the magnificent heritage sites in Sri Lanka and situated in the Dambulla district, Sigiriya Rock Fortress is the ruins of the Kingdom built by King Kashyapa. The rock itself is about 200 meters in height and the horizontal flat plateau covers nearly 1.5 hectares.

Legends say that King Kashyapa built the fortress as a hiding place from his brother, after King Kashyapa killed his father to become king. The fortress hence had been a beautiful kingdom famous for its frescoes and beautiful ponds, where the remaining are now preserved well for tourists.

The climb up the steps is an experience you will never forget. Passing a number of some small caves, you will pass the Fountain Gardens, the Boulder Garden, the Terraced Garden, the Mirror Wall and the spiral staircase leading to the famous Sigiriya Frescoes. Following this is the Lion Staircase made in marble that leads you to the steel gantry climbing towards the Sky Palace, which is the top of the Sigiriya Rock, from where you can see the beautiful mountain ranges all around.

At the heart of the Central Province lies the last capital of the king’s reign, historically known as Senkadagalapura is currently known as Kandy. The city is surrounded by the beautiful mountain ranges covered with rainforests. The tropical rainforest climate has created a soothing ambiance supporting to bring out Kandy’s rich “Kanda Uda Rata” (hill country) culture. The city is about 500 meters above sea level.

Visited by Buddhists from all around the world, the sacred city is the home for Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relics placed safely inside Sri Dalada Maligawa. Legend says that Princess Hemamala and Prince Dantha brought down the Tooth Relic to Sri Lanka and hid the Tooth Relic at the Royal Palace in Anuradhapura. Later with the capital of Sri Lanka shifting to different cities, the Tooth Relic was taken to the respective Royal Palace. Lastly was placed in Sri Dalada Maligawa very securely and is yet to this day worshiped and paid homage through daily ceremonies called “Tevava”. If you visit the palace during the ceremonial hours, you will get to see a glimpse of the Golden casket in which the Tooth Relic is placed. The daily Tevava are scheduled at 5:30 a.m., 9.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Towards the end of the month of July (also known as “Esala” according to the Sinhalese Calendar), Sri Dalada Maligawa conducts the annual “Esala Maha Perehara” which is the biggest parade in Sri Lanka. It is held to bless the country with the availability of water thus prosperity by carrying the Sacred Casket in the streets of Kandy town. Accustomed with cultures from all around the island, the parade is performed to call rain. The whip crackers being the first to lead the parade, depicts the sounds of thundering followed by the fireball dancers relating to lightning. Subsequently, the parade involves many cultural dances, symbols, traditional personalities and elephants all dressed lavishly and colorfully. The festive is scheduled as three types of parades, namely Kumbal Perehara, Randoli Perehara and Grand Randoli Perehara. The procession that continues for about ten days ends with the ritual called “Diya Kapeema” which falls on the very next Poya Day. Not only is it fascinating to watch the parade but it also blesses those who do. Hence if you happen to visit Sri Lanka during the end of June, make time to visit and watch the Perehara as it would be an event you would not regret.

Apart from the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy has much more to offer. Situated on top of the Bahirawakanda Rock is a beautiful temple with a big statue of Lord Buddha. Climb up the rock to see the beautiful city of Kandy from a view from the top. The best would be to visit in the night when the whole city is lit up and the tranquility from the surrounding is a bliss to feel.

The Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya is the largest and the most exquisite floral garden with over 4000 species planted from all around the island. Built in an area of about 60 hectares is a beautiful place for a picnic and even a day outing. You can walk around the garden in foot or either ride a bullock-cart parked at the entrance.

Victoria Golf Club, located about 14 kilometres from the town is ranked as one of the top 100 most beautiful golf clubs in the world. Designed by the award-winning golfer, Donald Steel, the park covers 73 Par of land and is one of the must visits if you are a die-hard golfer. Apart from golfing the club entertains horse riding too.

Anuradhapura, situated in the north central province is 220 km away from Colombo. The ancient city of Anuradhapura became the capital city of Sri Lanka in 380 B.C. by King Pandukabhaya. (Thambapanni was the name of the island then) During his tenure of ruling, Anuradhapura underwent a significant development. Under his ordain the city built hostels, hospitals, cemeteries and a very technologically advanced irrigation and water system. He initiated in the construction of many reservoirs which yet to this day serves as the main water sources for the city. The Anuradhapura Kingdom, also known as Rajarata Rajadhaniya, was the ruled by about 103 kings from the 3rd century B.C. to 10th century A.D.

For those who are interested to know about the birth of Buddhism is Sri Lanka, it is highly recommended that you visit the Atamasthana, the eight sacred places in Anuradhapura. Namely they are Ruwanweli Maha Saya, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Mirisawetiya, Thuparamaya, Lankaramaya, Abhayagiriya and Jethavanaramaya and the Loha Maha Prasadaya (Great Brazen Palace).

Ruwanwelisaya, also called as Ruwanweli Maha Saya and Swarnamali Chaitya is the third largest stupa in Sri Lanka. The stupa was built in 140 B.C. by the Great King Dutugemunu – the son of King Kavantissa and Queen Viharamahadevi. The stupa is one of the tallest monuments in the world being about 340 feet and has a circumference of about 950 feet.

During the construction of the Chaitya legend says that the Chaitya was blessed by Arahant and enshrined inside are Lord Buddha’s relics by King Dutugemunu. Locals say that even today people see a beautiful glow around the stupa during Pooja ceremonies.

Walking through the ruins of the kingdom that once was the capital has its hidden stories relating to a rich culture that once ruled the island. Mihintale, Isurumuniya Temple, Kuttam Pokuna (the twin baths), Jethawanarama Chaitya, Samadhi Statue are some of the other places you should visit.

A small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa is about 17 km northwest of Galle and 98 km south of Colombo. There’s an increasing range of activities and higher-class places to stay and eat in this beautiful spot.

Hikkaduwa has taken a firm place on the Sri Lankan tourist map since the 1970s. One of the most breath-taking beaches along Sri Lanka's spectacular coastline is Hikkaduwa, which reputes as the second best surfing spot in Sri Lanka.

Be it sunbathing, sea boat rides, snorkelling, scuba diving, diving or after-beach activities, Hikkaduwa beach is the place to find the picture-perfect spot for sea, sun, sand and much more fun. As the Hikkaduwa town is closer to the beach, renting or buying almost any form of swim gear is easy here. Shops have been helping tourists for many years and are vastly capable in knowing their wants and needs, to suit their sport.

The Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary; a magnificent garden decorated with layers of colourful corals and is the home to many vibrantly coloured fish, Located a few hundred metres offshore, the water over the reef is not more than 3m or 4m deep. It’s easy to see the coral since most of the shops, and hotels rent out snorkelling gears. Glass bottomed boats are available for visitors who wants to admire the dark beauty of the deep while keeping themselves dry.

Finally, and maybe most importantly, visit the Tsunami Photo Museum; this private museum halfway between Hikkaduwa and Ambalangoda which tells the story of that dreadful day in 2004. Close to it is a small memorial to the people who lost their lives in Sri Lanka and the many others whose lives changed forever.

Shops selling Gems, Jewellery, Masks, Batik, Antiques along with several Buddhist temples, all add spice to life at Hikkaduwa. The peak visiting months include January to March, November and April.

With one of the finest natural deep-water harbours in the world, Trincomalee is the home to the fine beaches and surfing spots in the country. The beach of Nilaveli, Uppuveli and the off-shore Pigeon Island has been popular tourist locations, inviting people to engulf in the sun heat and the sea spray. Being naturally brilliant, the area offers various attractions, especially the Nilaveli Beach that is regarded as one of the best beaches. This enchanting coastal strip is an ideal spot for surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing and whale watching and recommended for tanning, relaxing and chilling out under the sun. The city is a must travel for anyone, who wants a golden tan and a vision of ecstasy. Even though there are numerous convenient holiday accommodation alternatives, it still manages to preserve a rural village lifestyle, despite the constant encounter with the tourist world.

Located 257 km north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is considered as the commercial hub of Sri Lanka while being historically known as Gokanna. According to the Mahawamsa, the city is old beyond time but has some charm of a rich diversity and interesting incidents of history. The British and its allies chose Trincomalee as the chief naval base for the entire South East of Asia

during the World War II.

Among all the places of worship in the city of Trincomalee, the Koneswaram Kovil is the most prominent one. The temple lies on a high rocky headland surrounded on three sides by the sea. It bears a history of over three millennia and remains as the once sprawling, beautiful historical monument like the ancient city of Madurai, India.

Colombo, a city located on the west coast of the island is the central hub of Sri Lanka. It is inherited with a multicultural background where both locals and immigrants live in harmony. It is also the major metropolitan business centre where most of the government and private institutions are found. Meanwhile, it is still one of the main destinations of tourists. Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte which is the capital of Sri Lanka is a town in the city of Colombo. It is here where the new Sri Lankan parliament is situated and visitors are welcome to watch and sight-see. Surrounding this is the beautiful Diyawanna Oya (lake) where people come here to jog and relax in the evening.

One of the most common destinations in Colombo is Galle Face Green. Located out by Governor Sir Henry Ward in 1857 is a stretch alongside the beach that covers a five-hectare ocean-side. A walk along this stretch in the evening will show the beautiful sunset along the horizon, a live picture which one should not miss. Children flying kites, people playing cricket and some jogging in the path are daily routines. The night stands and the short bite is quite attractive. The cool soothing breeze relaxes one and is an unmissed experience both locals and tourists long to have. Another event one should not miss is the Flag lowering ceremony at 6 p.m. where three Sri Lankan Army personals march towards the flag post and lower the flag metrically. One could enjoy the scenery and events sitting on a bench at Galle Face Green while having a creamy ice-cream.

Dating back to the ancient times, Sri Lanka had been one of the most developed and technologically advanced countries. The National Museum of Colombo, situated in Colombo 7, is the house of evidence for all the legendary stories. It was founded by the then Governor Sir William Henry Gregory in 1877. The Museum is arranged under three main sections: Natural Science section, Cultural section and the library. The Natural Science section is further classified as Entomology, Zoology, Botany and Geology. The Cultural section is divided into Ethnology and Anthropology.

Colombo’s only largest and oldest green heart is the Viharamahadevi Park. Previously known as the Victoria Park, it was renamed in 1958 as Viharamahadevi Park after the mother of King Dutugemunu. Situated close to the National Museum of Colombo, it is the only major public park in Colombo. The park is designed with beautiful waterfountains, a bicycling path and a children’s play area. Apart from that, there is a huge golden Buddha Statue at the entrance to the park.

One of the major tourist attractions is the Nawam Perehara, a colourful festive parade organized by the Gangarama Temple. It is an annual event hosted every February featuring cultural dancing and elephants from all the corners of the island. Besides the parade, Gangarama Temple is one of the oldest temples reflecting Buddhism from different parts of the world. About 120 years ago the temple was established by the famous scholar monk, Venerable Hikkaduwe Sri Sumanagala Nayaka Thera and now looked after by Galboda Gnanissara Thera.

The Royal Colombo Golf Club established in 1880, is the oldest golf club in Sri Lanka and the second oldest golf club outside the United Kingdom. It is one of the most refreshing and tranquil places in Colombo by being a home to a stunning diversity of flora and fauna. As it is said in the history, the name “Royal” was given to the club by His Majesty King George V in 1928.

Polonnaruwa District located in the North Central Province was named as the capital of Sri Lanka in the 11th century after Anuradhapura times. The region is famous for its conserved ruins of ancient Sri Lankan (Ceylon) civilization.

The archaeological relics in Polonnaruwa are visited by a large number of locals and foreigners since there are still some buildings and constructions in right conditions amid the ruins. Amongst some of the beautiful places in Polonnaruwa are the Royal Palace Group, whose big pillar walls are at the very entrance to the once seven storied palace, the King’s Audience Hall with some beautifully carved elephants on the stone walls and the huge Buddha statues in Gal Vihara and Vatadage with impressively carved guard stones. All of which embrace beautiful legendary tales on how the Chola came to Polonnaruwa and the retrieval of the city by the King Vijayabahu I.

Gal Viharaya is where the tallest and the longest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka harbours, Parakrama Samudraya – a man-made lake towards the south of the district, the big temples such as Rankot Vihara and Kiri Vihara including the Siva Devale are all magnificent historically valued sites.

Apart from the historical sites, you should not miss visiting the beautiful ecological parks in the district. The Wasgamuwa National Park, the Flood Plains National Park, Somawathiya National Park and Minneriya Giritale National Park are just a few to name as Polonnaruwa is the home for many unique and exotic flora and fauna diversity.

Dambulla, situated in the Matale district is famous for the Cave Temple (also known as the Golden Temple) that was built by King Valagamba during the 1st century B.C. History says that when King Valagamba was exiled from Anuradhapura and sought for refugee, the Buddhist monks who were meditating in these caves gave him shelter. Later when he returned to Anuradhapura and got back his throne, he built the beautiful cave temple paying gratitude to the monks.

Additionally, you are welcome for Bird Watching especially in the Iron Wood forest (Namal Uyana) and the Rose Quarts Mountain area. Dambulla is also renowned for the Dambulla Economic Centre and Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, one of the popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka is a haven for orphaned elephants from and around Sri Lanka. Situated in a village in Kegalle District, it is around 90km from the capital, Colombo and within a vast expanse of greenery and mountains, to fascinate our eyes and mind.

Established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), originally the Orphanage was to care and protect many of the wild elephants found wandering in and near the forests of Sri Lanka. It was later, planned for the facility to attract local and foreign visitors, to help maintain the orphanage and provide a valuable service.

The elephants; the world's largest terrestrial mammals, can be seen up close and personal, which provides a well-spent experience to us. From unweaned younger to semi -domesticated elephants in the wild, the Orphanage is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.

There are various activities throughout out the day, with the bathing time following the bottle-feeding session which might give you the chance to feed adorable baby elephants. A little piece of advice would be to check out the time-table of the activities for the day, prior to visiting the park.

Experience the music of the elephant's trumpet with the low roar of the river beside, while sighting the elephants bathe and walk back to the orphanage in an orderly queue.

Of course, the trip is not worth the visit unless you see the Sri Lankan Elephants, Sloth Bear and most of all, the famous predator cat – the Leopard who are all seen at the Wilpattu National Park.

The park is home to an enormous number of flora and fauna out of which some can be found in other parts of the island as well. Although the diversity of the park is comparatively low, the sight around is very tranquil and stunning when the jungle comes to life. The spotted deers roaming around the big ponds and the beautiful butterflies in the morning is a breath-taking view.

Compared to the other sanctuaries, Wilpattu can be named as the best park for photography as the ecology becomes comfortable around you.

Negombo is the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka again lying on the west coast of the island, is only an hour’s drive from Colombo. Famous for its lagoon and beaches, it is one of the most landmarked areas for swimming and fishing. History says Negombo was a traders’ hub as it had the best and rarest wild cinnamon that attracted traders from all around the world. In the seventh and eighth centuries, Negombo was said to have been ruled by Moors that was later in 1500’s taken over by Portuguese. This led the fishing clan in Negombo to embrace Catholicism that gave Negombo its current identity as “Little Rome”.

Lying about 2 meters above sea level, Negombo is life to a tropical climate. Being a habitat for almost 190 wildlife species and a paradise for birds is also home for a tropical mangrove resource.

Negombo is one of the major tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. The St. Mary’s Cathedral, Bodhirajarama Maha Viharaya (Angurukaramulla Temple), the second largest fish auction are some of the major tourist attractions apart from its beautiful beaches.

Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, is situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km away from Colombo. You can either take the train or bus to travel to Galle, with beautiful coastal views as a part of your journey which is one of the best parts of travelling to Galle.

Galle was known as Gimhathitha in ancient times, and the term is believed to have been derived from the traditional Sinhalese word meaning "port near the river Gin". It houses one of the world heritage site, the Galle Fort, which is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by Europeans; the Portuguese and then by the Dutch.

Other prominent landmarks in Galle include the city's natural harbour, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests, Siva Temple; one of the main temples on the island, and Amangalla; the historic luxury hotel and much more.

Rumassala in Unawatuna, a large mound-like hill, which forms the eastern protective barrier to the Galle harbour, has local tradition associating this hill with some events of Ramayana, one of the great Hindu epics.

Sri Lanka is home to one of the famous cricket teams in the world. Thus Galle nests one of the most picturesque cricket grounds, the Galle International Stadium.

The Unawatuna beach, once a perfect crescent of golden sand with turquoise waters for ideal swimming conditions, is now one of Sri Lanka's less appealing beach towns. With what's left of the beauty, Unawatuna makes a quick escape to the beach from the Galle's Fort: with the distance of only 6km southeast.

"Princess of Lanka" by the Sri Lankan Navy for whale watching in a recreational cruise ship while witnessing the beauty of Sri Lankan territorial waters in the Indian Ocean is appropriate for passengers who want to have a rare opportunity of a close encounter with the largest living mammals and spinning dolphins with luxury and comfort.

The city of Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District.

Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, is approximately 240 kilometres south of Colombo, 4km southeast of Weligama and situated at an elevation of 4 metres above the sea level.

You’ll need to go to Matara or Weligama for most of your requirements, although there are internet and phone places, and small markets near the 149km marker. Rural as it sounds, though, there are glimmers of hope and beauty which would do so much to bring peace and tranquillity back to our life.

Sri Lanka has been known by many names in the past. The Greeks called it "Taprobane" during the 4th century and many years after which, Sri Lanka was called Serendib, a word now used to describe tranquillity and relaxation. Mirissa and its mind-blowing sandy beach practically transform your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality.

This secluded, sandy beach boasts some of Sri Lanka’s most stunning sunsets and sunrises. In the morning, you will be greeted by soft colours of the sunrise and while throughout the day, you will experience the heat and windy touch by the seaside, and finally ending the day with a breath-taking and memorable sunset of different colours every day. Moreover, it is the perfect place to sit back and forget all the hustle and bustle of your life and peacefully slip into hours, days and weeks of relaxation.

Further, you can go surfing, bodyboarding, whale watching, swimming, snorkelling, and sailing, have ayurvedic treatments and party the whole evening by the beach or just relax on a beach chair with a cold beer.

Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Known in Tamil as Yalpanam, is the administrative capital of the Jaffna district located on a peninsula of the same name.

After three decades of war, loss of life and destruction of property, this historic Tamil town is slowly re-emerging as the base of Hindu art, culture and tradition. Even though the impact of the war is yet evident, with bullet marks and ruined buildings, it is rewarding to spend a few days discovering the Sri Lankan Tamil culture.

Jaffna is once again welcoming visitors and looking to rise again, with the prominent presence of the military. Peace and reconciliation are still work in progress with the refugees returning to rebuild the city with finance and assurance.

With beautiful palm trees, the city is green and leafy with beautiful houses of worship around the city. The Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is crowned by an enormous golden ochre 'gopuram', is one of the most significant Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. The city is also an ideal location for an incursion to one of the heavenly islands, along the coastline and lagoons of the surrounding peninsula.

Nallur was the capital of the Jaffna Kingdom for more than 400 years, and a few brave structures remain to this day. Yamuna Eri, a U-shaped pool made of carved stones, still intact – it’s thought to have been the royal family’s women’s bathing pool.

Moreover, the Jaffna Archaeological Museum; an interesting museum hidden, the St Mary’s Cathedral; a large building built by the Dutch and the SJV Chelvanayakum Monument; a strange pillar next to the Jaffna Public Library are some of the places you need to see in Jaffna.

Experience the strange beauty of this war-torn, and its people, and gain a different point of insight in life.

Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. Like the Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), this is one of the most important religious pilgrimage sites in Sri Lanka where people of all religions; Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus alike worship and regard as a holy place. South Indians also visit Kataragama Temple to pray and devote. This holiest of town is an irresistible mix of pageantry and procession, piety and religious indulgence.

During the month of July and August, the Kataragama festival draws hundreds and thousands of devotees. Apart from that, the temple is busy during weekends and poya days. Sheltered in the foothills, 15km northeast of Tissa is Kataragama, a tranquillity fitting the sacred status of the area. With houses of worship of different religions, during this time it may be difficult to find accommodation.

The general vicinity of Kataragama yields evidence of human habitation for at least 125,000 years ago, including Mesolithic and Neolithic dwellings.

Kitulgala is the location of a Seven Academy Awards winning movie, 'the Bridge on the River Kwai,' is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. Receiving two monsoons each year and within the wet zone rainforest, it is one of the most humid places in the country. If you are looking for an adventure and leisure base close to Colombo, Kitulgala is your spot.

Kitulgala is well known for white-water rafting, by both locals and foreigners. The Kelani River and its surrounding will make you feel enchanted, and provide an adrenaline raging, memorable experience that would stay in your memory even as years pass. With safety gears, proper rafts and a comprehensive security measure, this activity is for anyone above the age of ten.

Inside the jungles of Kitulgala, there are plenty of camping opportunities which could be coupled with many opportunities for rainforest walks, visiting prehistoric caves, trekking to waterfalls, bird watching, and many other activities. Sri Lanka's recently discovered bird; the Serendib Scops-owl was originally heard calling by Deepal Warakagoda in these forests.

Being so close to Colombo, if you could stay for one night, you will be able to do many adventure and leisure activities together. It is also a great place to have a picnic by the river, surrounded by the picturesque view and sounds of the water.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a biodiversity conservatory in Sri Lanka. The national park borders three districts of the island; Galle, Matara and Ratnapura districts. The Rakwana mountain ranges are part of the area covered by Sinharaja rain forest. It is of international significance and has been recognised as a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Located in the southwest of the country, Sinharaja is Sri Lanka's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Because of the dense vegetation, wildlife has not much presence in the area. More than 60% of the trees are endemic, and many of them are considered rare while the reserve is also home to many of Sri Lanka's endemic species of birds, mammals, butterflies, insects, reptiles and rare amphibians.

The most visited national park in the country, it lies in Southern Province and Uva Province. It is also considered the second largest park, with the park covering 979 square kilometres and has the world's largest density of leopards. It is essential for the conservation of Sri Lankan Elephants, and aquatic birds -Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill, Sri Lanka Junglefowl, Sri Lanka wood pigeon, crimson-fronted barbet, black-capped bulbul, blue-tailed bee-eater and a brown-capped babbler.

Among all the National Parks in the country, Yala National Park gives the best chance to witness Sri Lanka’s variety of wildlife while two important pilgrim sites, Sithulpahuwa and Magul Vihara, are situated within the park.

Udawalawe National Park lies on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces and is 165 kilometres away from Colombo. The Park is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. The rusty-spotted cat, fishing cat and Sri Lankan leopard are members of the family Felidae present in Udawalawe. Among other mammal species, Golden Jackal, Asian palm civet, toque macaque, tufted grey langur and Indian hare also inhabit the park.

In the central highlands of Sri Lanka and covered by montane grassland and cloud forest, this plateau is at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres. Excellent for hiking and trekking, the sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's fall is among the tourist attractions of the park. It is situated 8 kilometres from Ohiya, 6 kilometres from the world famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya.

Being the important wintering ground for migratory water birds in Sri Lanka, Bundala harbours 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo. It has been recognised as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

It is identified as an outstanding Important Bird Area (IBA) in the South Indian and Sri Lankan wetlands. Mammals also have a village in the park. Elephants, Toque Macaque, Common Langur Jackal, Leopard, Fishing Cat, Rusty-Spotted Cat, Mongoose Wild Boar, Mouse Deer and Indian Spotted Deer are some of them.

This is a village within the Badulla District in Sri Lanka. Known as the home of the indigenous Vedda people, it is situated close to the Mahiyangana town. Dambana is about 300 km away from Colombo. Some observers have said Veddas are disappearing and have lamented the decline of their distinct culture. Many tourists like to discover the indigenous people of Sri Lanka, by visiting the village. Dambana is famous for bee’s honey. This area is good for camping.

A national park on the island of Neduntivu (Delft) in northern Sri Lanka which is approximately 35 km south-west of Jaffna is said to be the only place in the world with wild ponies.

A Roman Catholic Marian shrine in Mannar district, a well-known place of devotion for both Tamil and Sinhalese Catholics, the church has been a symbol of unity and the August 15th festival draws the biggest crowds,

A diminutive but revered Madonna-and-child statue brought here in 1670, the small statue has rapidly developed a reputation for miracles.