ANCIENT CITIES
ANURADHAPURA
By the middle of the 3
rd century BC the fame of the capital
Anuradhapura was known as far abroad aa the Mediterranean. The monuments of
Anuradhapura’s heyday survive surrounded by the solemn umbrage of Trees
, scions of an ancient parkland.
MIHINTALE
Over 7 miles east from Anurdhapura is Mihintalle regarded as the cradle of
Buddhism in Srilanka. A grand Stairway of 1840 steps made of granite slabs
15” wide leads to the summit from where one could get a splendid view
of the surrounding countryside.
SIGIRIYA
Sigiriya was no mere fortress , gloomy and forbidding . At the brief height
of its glory it was a for more than 18 yrs from 477 to 495. AD. and one of
the lovliest that have graced
POLONNARUWA
The city in its day was fortified with three concentric walls beautified
with parks and gardens and sanctified by many ashrine and sacred place. The
city itself as well as the surrounding plain was watered by a unique
irrigational complex known as the sea of Parakrama.
DAMBULLA
Twelve miles from Sigiriya is Dambulla. Here is found the famous rock
temple dating to the first century BC.
HILL STATION
KANDY
Kandy heart of Srilankan tradition and a word heritage site in its own
right is also the Gateway to the lovelyhill country . Dalada Maligava the
temple of the sacred tooth relic is the Lodestar of the Buddhists dating
back to the 16 th century AD . The royal botanical gardens Peradeniya 6 km
from kandy.
PINNAWELA
Here you can find young elephantswhich have lost their parents are cared
for. They are giving a special Show after bathing everyday.
NUWERA ELIYA
Taste of Ceylon Tea came from here . Agreen carpet of tea plantations
covers many slopes .The hill country’s lovely temperate climate gives
you a wonderful feeling.
RATNAPURA
Aroun the city of Ratnapura the earth yields up a bounty of precious stones
- Saphires , Star Rubies , Alexendrite and Amethystats it has since Biblical
times when Salmon sent his ambassadors to buy them As gifts for the queen of
Sheba.
BEST BEACHES
Warm tropical Srilanka is an island with over a
thousaand miles of beautiful pale gold beaches , fringed With coconut palms
and surrounded by blue water. Now we are so happy to give information about
the best Beaches in Srilanka
Negombo
Bentota
Hikkaduwa
Galle
Here you can relax and enjoy by the pool or on beach after a tour of
SriLanka’s fascinating ancient cities. Most of the beach resorts offer
water sports , ranging from windsurfing , water skiing , surfing, wave
boarding, canoeing, sailing, boating, snorkelling, deep sea diving, water
and jet scooter racing.
You can get the methods of Ayurvedic treatment vary from steam baths to
massagesand recommended codes for healthy living which include dietary and
socio cultural practise
