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Govinda hela |
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<ul>Govinda hela or Westminister Abbey is a rocky mountain. The forest around the mountain is a protected forest. Govinda hela hike is one of the best hiking trails in Sri Lanka. It is about 55 km away from Arugam Bay.</ul> |
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Gal Oya national park, Boat safari |
Gal Oya national park, Boat safari |
<ul>Gal Oya national park is famous due to its' boat safari in Senanayaka Samudra reservoir. It is located 314 km away from Colombo and about 1 and half hours' drive to the north of Arugam Bay.<br>
<br>"Makara", the natural tunnel, the water stream falls through that feed the Senanayaka Samudra is an amazing place to explore.<br>
<br>Gal Oya national park offers you a rare opportunity of getting closer to exotic animals and birds. The "sitting-and-swimming" elephants in the serene water of the Senanayaka Samudra always make a picturesque scene that can not be seen anywhere in the world.</ul> |
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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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Wildlife safari, Wilpattu national park |
Wildlife safari, Wilpattu national park |
<ul>Wilpattu national park, the largest national park in Sri Lanka is spreading across the northwest coastal lowland. It is located 188 km away from Colombo, 78 km from Kalpitiya, and 38 km from Anuradhapura. Wilpattu was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1905 and upgraded as a national park in 1938 together with Yala.<br>
<br>Due to its varying biodiversity consist of dense forest, natural lakes, coastal belt, and open grasslands provide a natural habitat for various flora and fauna. The main attraction of Wilpattu is Leopards and Sloth bears. You have the best chance to spot and photograph Leopards near natural lakes in the park during your wildlife safari. </ul> |
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Kudiramalai, Wilpattu national park |
Kudiramalai, Wilpattu national park |
<ul>At the western border of the Wilpattu national park, there is an area called “Kudiramalai”. It has a unique terrain with red-colour soil which is not found anywhere else on the island. This type of soil gives evidence to the belief of meteor falling, which has, though, not been proven.</br>
<br>The red soil and clay structures are made out of red and dark-brown earth. They are also made of rocky structures, with the blue-grey surface, studded with stunning vegetation of trees and shrubs. The vegetation holds onto their lives in the forceful wind and limestone reef on the beaches of the Kudiramalai area. The place will take you to a different world of wonder and awe.
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Pomparippu, Ancient burial ground |
Pomparippu, Ancient burial ground |
<ul> “Pomparippu” is a Mesolithic burial ground. It is located near the Kudiramalai point within the Wilpattu national park. The archeological evidence confirms that the Kudiramalai area had been populated from the Mesolithic period. Archeologists believe that the site may contain about 8,000 burial sites of remains of about 10,000-12,000 people. |
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Veddas at Nilgala |
Veddas at Nilgala |
<ul>One of the Vedda clans lives in Nilgala area near Gal Oya national park. There are about 80 Vedda families living in Nilgala. You would be able to explore and understand how hunter dwellers in Sri Lanka transform into the modern world. The Henebedde cave at the Danigala area located near Nilgala was the home for the early Henebadde Veddas clan has now been extinct. </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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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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Bird watching, Vankalai sanctuary |
Bird watching, Vankalai sanctuary |
<p>Vankalai wildlife sanctuary, partly a wetland comprises the strips of land on either side of the causeway connecting the island of Mannar to the mainland, Pallimunai, Puliyantivu island, Tiruketiswaram, and Vankalai. It was the fourth Ramsar wetland in the country.</p><p><br></p><p>There are about 150 resident bird species and more than 1000 migratory bird species have been recorded in the sanctuary.</p><p><br></p><p>Most common birds are Indian spot-billed duck, Eurasian wigeon, Avocet, Common teal, Northern shoveller, Pintail, Gargany, Greater flamingo, Crab plover, Oystercatcher, Red knot, Great knot, Ruff, Lesser crested tern, Caspian tern, Little tern, Heuglin’s gull, and many more.</p> |
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Lighthouse, Talaimannar |
<p>Old lighthouse in Thalaimannar known as the Urumalai lighthouse was located in the area called Urumalai and only the iron structure remains. The new Talaimannar lighthouse situated near the Talaimannar pier where an A 14 highway and railway line gets ends together.<br></p> |
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Mannar Fort |
<ul>Mannar Fort was first built by the Portuguese in 1560 and rebuilt by the Dutch in 1658. It is a square-shaped fort with 4 bastions ringed by a moat and its ramparts. It is located side of the Mannar bridge. |
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<ul>Madu church is home to the statue of Our Lady of Madu, located 50 km south-east of Mannar. It was built in 1876. The remote village of Madu has been sacred to Buddhists and Hindus also due to the Pattini Devale shrine. That was built in the period of 114 – 136 AD.
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Mannar, Ketheeswaram temple |
Mannar, Ketheeswaram temple |
<ul>Ketheeswaram temple or Thirukketeeswaram Kovil is located 10 km east of Mannar town. It is one of the five historical Sri Lankan Shiva temples. It is said that this temple was established to protect the island from a natural disaster in the post-classical period. |
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Baobab tree, Mannar |
Baobab tree, Mannar |
<ul>An ancient Baobab tree believed to be planted by Arab traders who came for pearl trading over 700 years is still in live at Mannar.<br>
<br>The world's largest natural pearl bank was located in shallow seas around Mannar. It supplied massive amounts of natural pearls to the world over 2000 years. That was destroyed by the colonial rulers in the late 19th century due to over-harvesting. </ul> |
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Doric Bungalow, Arippu |
<ul>Dorick bungalow was the residence of Frederick North, the first British Governor of Ceylon. He used to stay there on his visit to Mannar to supervise the pearl fishing. It is located in Arippu 38 km south of Mannar. |
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<ul>Jaffna Fort built by the Portuguese in 1618 and expanded by the Dutch in 1658 and was taken over by the British and remained as garrison till 1948. Fort included Governor's residence (King's House), Queen’s house, Kruys Church, the Garrison parade ground, and several other buildings from the Portuguese era. </ul> |
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Sand dunes, Limestone caves, Keerimalai pond |
Sand dunes, Limestone caves, Keerimalai pond |
<ul>Keerimalai Pond, located near Naguleswaram temple is a mineral water spring believed to be having healing properties located in Keerimalai town 21 km from Jaffna.<br>
<br>Another significant place in Jaffna not to be missed is the sand dunes of Manalkadu, a minuscule desert, which makes your heart miss a beat. It is located 40 km northeast of Jaffna near Point Pedro. <br>
<br>The limestone cave complex of “Periya Mandapakadu” is located in Kerudavil village near Thondaimanaru, 25 km north of Jaffna, another amazing place to explore.
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Nilavarai well |
<ul> Nilavarai well, natural underground water well is said to be bottomless which never gets depleted located at Nilavarai, 13 km away from Jaffna. There is a belief that this Nilavarai well was created by King Rama according to the Ramayana. |
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Buddhist stupas, Kantarodai |
Buddhist stupas, Kantarodai |
<ul>The stupas discovered at Kantarodai are a series of votive monuments. It is located 13 km away from Jaffna near Chunnakam railway station. According to the chronicles, this site could be identified as the ancient Kadurugoda Buddhist Temple situated in northern Sri Lanka. |
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<ul>Delft Island is about 35 km away from the Jaffna mainland. The whole island was based on coral and limestone. The roots of Portuguese and Dutch occupancy on the island are more prominent. The Delft Island Fort, Hospital, Castle, Horse breeding centre, and Pigeon houses with a stone cote are among the archaeological remains of the colonial period.<br>
<br>The ancient Buddhist ruins can also be seen on the island. Three inscriptions belong to the 1st and 2nd century and 14th and 15th century are being discovered recently.<br>
<br>Delft Island horses, believed to descend from horses kept on the island from the time of Portuguese occupancy are significant on the island. Part of Delft Island is nominated as Delft Island national park to provide sanctuary for those 450 odd Delft Island horses. </ul> |
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Hummanaya, the natural blowhole |
Hummanaya, the natural blowhole |
<ul><p>The natural blowhole in Kudawella is locally known as “Hummanaya”, located 11 km away from Tangalle. Hummanaya has considered the second largest blowhole in the world. The water ejection scene is created by the upward ejection of a jet of seawater spray into the air through a crevice in the rock.<br>The spray is reaching 25 to 30 m in height.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more on Hummanaya Blowhole:</p><p><a href="https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/hummanaya-the-second-largest-blowhole-in-the-world" target="_blank">https://www.fantasiatours.com/blogs/view-blog/hummanaya-the-second-largest-blowhole-in-the-world</a></p><p> </p></ul> |
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Ussangoda, Ramayana site |
Ussangoda, Ramayana site |
<ul>Ussangoda is a pre-historic archaeological site as well as a National Park located 28 km from Tangalle. The earth of the Ussangoda area is dark red. It is due to the high concentration of Ferric oxide on the earth in that area. The vegetation comprises moss, short grass, and bush. At the coast, cliffs are hangover a sandy beach.</br>
<br>Ussangoda has a connection with the Indian Epic “Ramayana”. According to that Ussangoda was one airport used by King Ravana to land his peacock chariot. The legend monkey God “Hanuman” decided to test the strength of King Ravana’s Army. In the event, Hanuman was unfolded and the tail of hanuman was set on fire by King Ravana’s army. Then he managed to touch some parts of King Ravana’s empire which get fired. Ussangoda is a part of King Ravan’s empire and that’s how the soil of the area gets red in colour according to the legend. |
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Jaffna beaches |
<p>Casuarina beach and Charty beach are the most famous beaches in Jaffna. Casuarina Beach is in Karainagar 23 km from Jaffna town where one can walk a long way in the deep blue water with calm waves. Casuarina trees are grown along the beach. </p><p>Charty beach is in valanai 15 km away from Jaffna town, fringed with coconut, Palmyra trees.
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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:
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<br>3. Abayagiriya Mahatissa Fahien Museum – in the Abhayagiri Monastery Complex
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Pitamaruwa, Mini worlds end |
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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 |
<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>
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<ul>Diyaluma falls, 220 m in height is ranked the 2nd highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is located 6 km away from Koslanda on the Colombo - Batticaloa, A4, highway and 38 km south of Ella. <br>
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Waterfalls in Belihuloya |
<ul>Belihuloya area is gifted with nature’s marvel of waterfalls and streams which are originated from the surrounded mountain ranges and peaks. <br>
<br><b>Brampton Waterfalls 1 and 2</b><br>
<br>Along the Colombo-Badulla road at 165/10 bridge Brampton falls are situated and it is about 10 km from Belihuloya. Brampton Falls are formed by a water stream starting from Papulugala mountain and later that was joined with Walawe River. Both Brampton Falls 1 and 2 are approximately 6 m in tall.<br>
<br><b>Surathalee Ella Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>It is situated eight kilometers from Belihuloya, in between 169-170 kilometer posts of Colombo-Badulla main road at Marangahawela. The waterfall is 60 m tall and flows in three steps which formed by Kadawath Oya started at Elamanna Mountain.<br>
<br><b>Non-Pareil Estate Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>Along the Colombo-Badulla road, after passing Pambahinna there is a road to the left-hand side mentioning Non-Pareil Estate. Going along this road Hirikatu Oya flows on the right-hand side and it makes a few named and unnamed cascades. Non-Pareil Estate fall is one of that. It is a 40-50 m tall waterfall that flows in three steps. A number of unnamed seasonal cascades formed by Hirikatu Oya can be seen when you are going along the road to Non-Pareil Estate.<br>
<br><b>Galagama Ella Waterfalls or Kathigana Ella Waterfall</b><br>
<br>This waterfall also found on the road to the Non-Pareil estate. There is a footpath that goes to Galagama Ella Falls at the 33rd bend on the way up to the Non-Pareil estate. It is about 30-40 m tall waterfall formed by Belihuloya, considered as the tallest waterfall of Belihuloya. With a high water level, it forms a mist that covers the cascade frequently.<br>
<br><b>Pahanthudawa Ella Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>Located about 1.5 km off Belihuloya along the Ihalagalagama road for 1 km and then walk down the mountain for 1/2 km. This 5 m high Pahanthuda Ella waterfall is named for its shape of base pool which resembles a shape of a wick of the clay oil lamp.<br>
<br><b>Bambarakanda Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>This is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a height of 263 m Situated in the steep pine-forested slopes Kalupahana area a 5 m from the Colombo- Badulla main road and is about 18 km from Belihuloya. Bambarakanda fall originates from Kuda Oya, a branch of the Walawe River.<br>
<br>There are some more waterfalls that are easier to reach from Belihuloya but more than one hour journey from Belihuloya.<br>
<br><b>Walawa Ganga West Fall (Hulan Ella)</b><br>
<br>This 30 m waterfall has to be accessed through hard terrain and is about 53 km from Belihuloya. It is located west of the Duvili Ella Waterfall. </ul> |
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Palmyra tree Products |
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<ul>Palm or Palmyra tree is common in north and east Sri Lanka. There are an array of products manufactured by Palm leafs such as mats, baskets, storage boxes, strainers, winnow, trays and hats common in Jaffna. These items are intricately designed with striking and vivid colours by the women in the area.
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Fort Hammenhiel |
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<ul>Fort Hammenhiel was firstly built by the Portuguese around the small island between the islands of Kayts and Karaitivu of the Jaffna Peninsula. Then the Dutch rebuilt the fort in 1680 and maintained a garrison of about thirty soldiers. The British used this fort as a high-security prison. Today it is a Tourist Resort where you can experience real-time living and sleep within an actual cell. |
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Polonnaruwa Museum |
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<ul>Polonnaruwa Museum is the place you should visit before entering the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. Because it is the place where you get a holistic view of the Polonnaruwa era and details of what in front of you to see. |
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Old town of Galle and its fortifications, World heritage site |
Old town of Galle and its fortifications, World heritage site |
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The World Heritage Site of the “old town of Galle and its fortifications” is a marvellous place to explore. Whether you are a history and archaeology lover or fun holiday seeker the archaeological remaining and villas, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants inside the Galle fort with its ancient glory will delight you.
The combination of European architecture with local construction traditions has best displayed in Galle fort. The fort has two huge portcullis main gates. The gate from the land side has inscribed the image of the Dutch Coat of Arms with the year “ANNO MDCLXIX”. The fort and the surrounding area has many historical monuments to explore.</p>
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<li>Dutch Reformed Church is also known as “Groote Kerk”, built-in 1640, and its belfry built in 1707 and antiques inside the church.<br></li><li>New Orient Hotel exclusive use of the Dutch Governor and his staff in 17 the century converted to a luxury hotel in 1865<br></li><li>Dutch Government House</li><li>Dutch Commander Residence</li><li>The Warehouse built in the 17th century to store spices and ship equipment that converted to the National Maritime Museum at present<br></li><li>The Old Dutch Hospital</li><li>All Saints Anglican church built in 1871</li><li>Clock Tower built in 1882 The Buddhist temple which was once the site of the Portuguese Roman Catholic church<br></li><li>Galle Lighthouse</li><li>Breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis) planted by the Dutch</li>
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<p><br></p><p>If you are walking along the ramparts of the fort in the evening before the sunset, at the Flag Rock Bastion in the southernmost end, you will be witnessing the beautiful sunset you will ever witness.
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Rock Climbing, Bambarakanda |
Rock Climbing, Bambarakanda |
<ul>Bambarakanda the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka cascading down beautifully from the rock cliff face. If you have a chance to climb up to the top of the fall would be an adrenaline-pumping activity. There are two paths to choose depending on who you are, beginner or expert. A professional instructor with all ropes and related equipment is with you till the end of the climb.</ul> |
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