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Dambulla cave temple, World heritage site |
Dambulla cave temple, World heritage site |
<ul>Dambulla cave temple, a world heritage site, (also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla) is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Dambulla cave temple is on a vast isolated rock mass towering 160 m. It was built by King Valagambahu in the 1st century BC and renovated in the 12th and 18th centuries AD by King Nissankamalla and King Kirti Sri Rajasinha.<br>
<br>There are about 80 documented caves around the temple area. The cave temple is spread over 5 caves. The ceiling of those caves decorated with colourful paintings. Dambulla cave temple has the largest collection of over 150 Buddha statues within one place.<br>
<br>The first cave is highlighted with a 14 m Buddha statue. The second cave, the largest contains 40 seated and 16 standing Buddha statues, statues of gods Saman and Vishnu, statues of Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Maitreya, and a dagoba. The ceiling of the cave is decorated with one large sweep of colourful paintings depicted scenes of Buddha’s life.<br>
<br>The third cave contains masterpieces of the Kandy style ceiling and wall paintings depicted Buddhist traditions and tales of the Buddha’s previous birth. There are 50 Buddha statues and 4 statues of the Sri Lankan King in this cave. The fourth and fifth caves are small.
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Riverston, Knuckles, world heritage site |
Riverston, Knuckles, world heritage site |
<ul><p>The knuckles Mountain Range is a conservation forest spreads across Matale and Kandy districts. Due to its remarkable resemblance to a clenched fist, the British nominated Dumbara Mountain Range as “Knuckles” at the colonial times. This mountain range consists of 34 mystic mountains that range from 900 to 1865 m.<br>
<br>The entire area is characterized by dense vegetation, cascading waterfalls, and rural villages with cultivation lands. Its’ striking landscapes often robed in thick layers of cloud resulting breath-taking sceneries. Knuckles Conservation Forest is ideal for trekking and hiking, birding and scenic photography.<br>
<br>There are 4 entry roads to reach the Knuckles mountain range. </p><p> 1. Kandy – Digana – Teldeniya – Hunnasgiriya – Ududumbara - Deanston Knuckles Conservation Centre<br> 2. Kandy – Wattegama – Panwila – Bambaraella village<br> 3. Matale – Rattota – Riverston - Knuckles Conservation Centre, Ilukkumbura<br> 4. Dambulla – Naula – Kongawawela – Laggala - Knuckles Conservation Centre, Ilukkumbura<br>
<br> From all these entry points nature trails to different locations have been started. The winding trails through 18,512 ha of dense forest, cultivated lands, and lush paddy fields offer you fresh air, the greenness of the hills, glimpses of endemic species, and breathtaking sceneries that hard to describe. No matter if you are an experienced hiker or beginner, the Knuckles Mountain Range offers you different trails from easier to toughest hiking trails in the country.<br> </p></ul> |
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Sigiriya Museum |
Sigiriya Museum |
<ul>Sigiriya museum, one of its kind in Sri Lanka is an exciting, stimulating, and intellectual place to visit. There are 3 levels in the museum, to parallel the climb to the summit of the Rock. Level one is the Proto-historic gallery. The artifacts belong to that period exhibits there. The second gallery represents the Buddhist monastic period with artifacts of that time. Story of King Kasyapa exhibits in the third level. </ul> |
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Pidurangala rock |
Pidurangala rock |
<ul>Pidurangala rock is the best viewing spot of Sigiriya located adjacent to the Sigiriya rock. During the sunrise or sunset, a panoramic 360-degree view of valleys around Pidurangala rock including Sigiriya would be an absorbing scenery.<br>
<br>It is said that Pidurangala was a cave monastery during king Kasyapa’s period where he has transferred the monks in the Sigiriya monastery to Pidutangala monastery to build his citadel in Sigiriya.<br>
<br>Halfway through the hike to Pidurangala rock, you will find the Pidurangala temple where a huge reclining Buddha, lays inside.
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Nalanda Gedige |
Nalanda Gedige |
<ul>Nalanda Gedige is located in the Naula area, 35 km north of Matale. It is a Buddhist Image house constructed between the 8th and 10th centuries in a South Indian Hindu architectural style.</br>
<br>A “Mituna figure” (couple) depicting an erotic scene placed among the other sculptures of the building recall our memories about the great temple at “Khajuraho” and “Konarak” in South India that extensively included such erotic figurines.
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Spice gardens, Matale |
Spice gardens, Matale |
<ul>Sri Lankan spices are world-famous. Most of them are grown and produced around the Matale area. If you visit spice gardens in Matale you will be able to see various spices and herbs in Sri Lanka. How they have grown and the production process behind them. You can also learn the best use of them to get the maximum effect.
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Elephant watching, Kaudulla national park |
Elephant watching, Kaudulla national park |
<ul>Kaudulla national park is located 39 km north of Sigiriya. During the dry season, large herds of Sri Lankan elephants numbering around 150-350 are gathered to grass fields on the edges of the Kaudulla reservoir. You will be allowed to approach closer to animals at Kaudulla national park.
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Sacred city of Anuradhapura, World heritage site |
Sacred city of Anuradhapura, World heritage site |
<ul><p>The sacred city of Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing hundreds of ruins dated back to the 4th century BC to the 11th century AD. These ruins are one of the most evocative sights in the world. It has contained well-preserved brick pools and crumbling temples that are truly a collection of archaeological and architectural wonders. Among them the main sights are:<br>
<br><b>The brazen palace</b><br>
“Lovamahapaya” or the brazen palace was an ancient chapter house first built by King Devanampiyatissa and later modified by King Dutugamunu in 2ndcentury BC. After the modification, it has 9 graded stories and is said to have been 100 cubits square at ground level and 100 cubits higher levels. Its roof was covered with copper-bronze plates and walls were decorated with corals and precious stones. The monks it housed were graded also! The “simple folk” on the ground floor, doctors of the teaching on the second, likewise up to the saintliest arahants on the highest of all.<br>
<br><b>The Ruvanweliseya Stupa</b><br>
Ruvanweliseya, historically known as “Mahathupa” was built originally by King Dutugamunu and many kings and Queens had renovated it. Originally it was 55 m in height with the shape of a bubble floating on water.<br>
<br><b>The Thuparama Stupa</b><br>
This most ancient of Sri Lanka dagobas was built by King Devanampiyatissa to enshrine the Buddha”s Collarbone relic. The graceful monolithic pillars surrounding it once supported a circular roof making the shrine a Vatadage (Circular relic house) a characteristically Sri Lankan architectural feature.<br>
<br><b>Jetavanarama Stupa</b><br>
The massive brick Jetavanarama stupa is an impressive sight. It is said that there are enough bricks in it, to build a three-meter high wall, running all the way from Edinburgh to London. This was originally 122 m in height. It was built by King Mahasena (277 to 304 AD) and considered as the third tallest structure after Khufru & Khafra at Gizeh, Egypt, and the tallest stupa in the world. The doorposts of the attached image house still stand.<br>
<br><b>Abhayagiri Stupa</b><br>
It was built originally by King Valagamba (89–77 BC) and then by King Gajabāhu I (113–135 AD) Abhayagiri Stupa was considered to be the fourth tallest structure in the world with a height of 115 m.<br>
<br>The emerging of this stupa has an interesting story according to the chronicles. During King Valagamba's first ascended to the throne, the South Indian invasion took place in 104 BC. King withdrew from the capital. During his withdrawal King gone through the area where a Jain monk named “Giri” was residing. When this Jain monk saw the king is withdrawn he cried out: "The great black Sinhala is fleeing." King ignored that comment but resolved to build a stupa where the Jain monk residing.<br>
<br>After 14 years King Valagamba able to defeat invaders and ascended to the throne. He built a stupa where the Jain monk residing and named it “Abhayagiri” using part of his name and rivals named “Giri”.<br>
<br><b>The Kuttam Pokuna</b><br>
Translated: the 'Twin Ponds'. The most beautiful ancient pools of Anuradhapura, and possibly in the country.<br>
<br><b>The Samadhi Buddha</b><br>
It is the best executed Buddha statue in the country, dating back to the 4th Century AD. The attention-grabbing detail of this statue is that once checked out from the left, Lord Buddha seems to be smiling, however, from the right, it seems a slight sadness.<br>
<br><b>The Ratna Prasada</b><br>
There's not much left of this old monastery, but if you want to see some more excellent guard stones, check it out.<br>
<br><b>Mahasen's Palace</b><br>
Here's to be found the best Moonstone in the entire country. Moonstone is the semicircular stone that is placed on the ground at the entrance of a temple.<br>
<br><b>Isurumuniya</b><br>
This rock temple is famous due to the great bas-reliefs “Isurumuniya lovers” that has been displayed in the adjacent museum. The other interesting sculpture is “King’s Family” which can also be seen in the Isurumuniya museum. The stone carving on the living rock depicting the horse head and the man in a royal pose is interesting to witness.<br>
<br><b>Mirisawati Stupa</b><br>
Mirisawati Dagoba built by King Dutugamunu was the first monument built by the king following his consecration.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p>Vessagiriya forgotten murals </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:0in"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/vessagiriya-forgotten-murals-anuradhapura-unesco-world-heritage-site">https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/vessagiriya-forgotten-murals-anuradhapura-unesco-world-heritage-site</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
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Anuradhapura Museums |
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<ul>There are five museums in Anuradhapura secret city:
<br>1. Archaeological Museum on the Ruwanweliseya Road.
<br>2. Jethawana Museum – in the Jetawana Monastery Complex
<br>3. Abayagiriya Mahatissa Fahien Museum – in the Abhayagiri Monastery Complex
<br>4. Isurumuniya Museum
<br>5. Anuradhapura Folk Museum
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Mihintale |
Mihintale |
<ul>Mihintale is a rock mountain peak located 16 km east of Anuradhapura. It was considered as the meeting point of the Buddhist delegation headed by Arhat Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa, which marks the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. King Devanampiyatissa has converted this mountain peak and the surrounding caves into a Buddhist monastery. It was grown as one of the main monasteries in ancient Sri Lanka with the patronage of Sinhalese kings.<br>
<br>Today it is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sri Lanka with ancient stupas, hospitals, refectory, ponds, caves, and many more ruins. Climbing Mihintale rock is an interesting activity. At the top of the rock, you will be able to see a magnificent view of the surroundings. </ul> |
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Museum of wall painting |
Museum of wall painting |
<ul>The museum of wall painting is located within the premises of Dambulla cave temple. This is only one such kind of museum in Sri Lanka that displayed how the Sri Lankan cave and wall painting tradition evolved.</ul>.
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Ibbankatuwa, megalithic tombs |
Ibbankatuwa, megalithic tombs |
<ul>The Ibbankatuwa tombs belong to the megalithic period is located 5 km south of Dambulla. This ground was used between 750 BC – 400 BC for funeral purposes. <br>
<br>Tombs were fenced by 4 stone slabs and the top was covered by another slab. The large Terra-cotta urns and cists were found in the tombs and goods and tools such as clay pots, iron, copper, and gold artifacts, beads, necklaces used by the deceased have been found inside them.
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Kandy museums |
Kandy museums |
<ul><p>Kandy national museum, Ceylon tea museum, Sri Dalada museum. World Buddhist museum and Tusker "Raja" museum are the museums that you can visit in Kandy. They are depicting the history of Sri Lanka, Buddhist history, and the history of the tea industry in Sri Lanka.<br>
<br><b>Kandy National Museum</b><br>
<br>Kandy National museum is located in front of the Queen’s Hotel Kandy. The museum building called “Palle Vahala” was a part of the former royal palace complex. At that period it was the home for the king’s harem. More than 5,000 artifacts are displayed belongs to the Kandyan era and British colonial era including a copy of the 1815 agreement.<br>
<br><b>Sri Dalada Museum</b><br>
<br>Sri Dalada Museum is located on the first and the second floors of the building called Aluth Maligawa within the Dalada Maligawa complex. The artifacts, historical records, and photographic display are displayed at the museum.<br>
<br><b>Ceylon Tea Museum</b><br>
<br>Ceylon Tea Museum is located at Hantane, 3 km from Kandy. It exhibits old machinery and equipment used in the tea industry in Sri Lanka.
</p><p><br><b>World Buddhist Museum</b><br>
<br>World Buddhist museum is located backside of Dalada Maligawa at the old court building. It is the only place in the world that displayed Buddhist culture and expansion of Buddhism in the world.<br>
<br><b>Tusker "Raja" Museum</b><br>
<br>Tusker “Raja” museum is located side of a Dalada Maligawa and adjoining the royal palace. Tusker Raja has carried a sacred relic casket for more than half a century at the annual Esala Perahera. After his death skin and tusks were preserved and prepared to look like the tusker when alive and displayed at this museum.
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Bird watching, Udawatta Kele sanctuary |
Bird watching, Udawatta Kele sanctuary |
<ul>Udawatta Kele sanctuary is a wet evergreen forest that contains a great variety of plant species, especially lianas, shrubs, and small trees covering 104 hectares. Sri Dalada Maligawa has bordered on Udawatta Kele sanctuary. <br>
<br>During the Kandyan period, Udawatta Kele was used as a pleasure garden and the pond in the forest was used for bathing. It was restricted to the royal family only. At present, the pond attracts many species of birds.<br>
<br>Common Kingfisher, Indian three-toed kingfisher, Stork-billed kingfisher, Common hill myna, Brown fish owl, Forest eagle owl, Wood owl, Tickell’s blue flycatcher, Green leaf & large-billed leaf warblers, Brown-capped babbler, Layard’s flycatcher, Paradise flycatcher, Crimson-backed woodpecker, Indian pitta, Yellow-fronted barbet, Ceylon lorikeet are most common birds in the sanctuary. </ul> |
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Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, Embekke temples |
Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, Embekke temples |
<ul>Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka, and Embekke tri temples are located about 8 km in proximity and 12 km south of Kandy. These tri temples belonged to Gampola Period (1341 – 1410 AD). Those temples are considered to be the masterpieces of Sri Lankan architecture and craftsmanship.
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Temple paintings, Hindagala temple |
Temple paintings, Hindagala temple |
<ul>Hindagala temple is located 9 km south of Kandy near Peradeniya University. This temple was built on a mighty rock boulder. Temple paintings that belonged to the 6th century AD can still be seen with the Kandyan period paintings at the temple.
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Temple paintings, Degaldoruwa temple |
Temple paintings, Degaldoruwa temple |
<ul><p>Degaldoruwa is a cave temple, located in Amunugama, 7 km from Kandy. Kandyan era frescoes are famous in this cave temple. The murals in the frescoes are unique. Only the front view of individual people was shown and the people, the trees, and the animals were shown in a uniform size. The trees are painted in a stylized form.</p><p>Read the full article on Degaldoruwa Temple:</p><p><a href="https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/degaldoruwa-temple-one-site-in-kandy-you-should-not-miss" target="_blank">Degaldoruwa Temple, One site in Kandy you should not miss</a></p><p><br></p><p> </p></ul> |
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Peradeniya botanical garden |
Peradeniya botanical garden |
<ul>Peradeniya botanical garden, the largest in Sri Lanka was established in 1843 and situated 6 km south of Kandy. There are about 4,000 plant species that can be seen at the garden where Giant Bamboo of Burma, century-old giant Javan fig tree, the Cannonball tree, Double coconut palm, and collection of orchids are most highlighted plants.<br>
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The sacred city of Kandy, World heritage site |
The sacred city of Kandy, World heritage site |
<ul>The sacred city of Kandy, a cultural world heritage site was the last capital of the Sri Lankan Sinhalese kingdom. Sri Dalada Maligawa, the temple of the tooth relic of Lord Buddha is the icon of the sacred city of Kandy.<br>
<br>The relics of Lord Buddha were distributed among various kingdoms in India after his cremation. The tooth relic of the left canine of Lord Buddha was given to the Kingdom of Kalinga in Eastern India. During the period of King Guhasiva in the 4th century AD, the Kalinga kingdom has encountered a war with the neighbouring kingdom to get hold of the Tooth relic. King Guhasiva has decided to send all important tooth relics to his friend in Sri Lanka King Kirthi Sri Meghavarna for its safety.<br>
<br>King Kirthi Sri Meghavarna has built a special shrine called “Dalada Maligawa” to kept the Tooth Relic at the Abhayagiri Vihara complex in Anuradhapura. It Kept there from the 4th-century to the 10th century AD until the capital was shifted to Polonnaruwa.<br>
<br>As and when the capital was shifted from Polonnaruwa, Yapahuwa, Dambadeniya, Kurunegala, Gampola, Kotte, Sitawaka, and Kandy, “Dalada Maligawa” has built to kept tooth relic.<br>
<br>In the Kandyan Kingdom, Dalada Maligawa was first built by King Vimaladharmasuriya in the 16th century AD. However, it was no longer exists today. The present Dalada Maligawa with three-story was built by King Weera Parakrama Narendrasinghe during the 18 century.<br>
<br>Sri Dalada Maligawa temple complex consists of the main building that contains the first chamber called “Palle Male” and an upper chamber called “Uda Male” where the tooth relic kept and Pattirippuwa (Octagonal pavilion) and Magulmaduwa (Audience Hall).<br>
<br>Sri Dalada Museum, Archaeological museum located in the old royal palace, World Buddhist museum, and Tusker “Raja” museum also located in the temple complex. Natha Devale, Visnu Devale, Pattini Devale, and Kataragama Devale are located in front of the Dalada Maligawa within the temple complex.</ul> |
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