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Unesco World Heritage Sites
The 3 ancient and magnificent cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list is 1982 followed by Galle, Kandy and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve in 1988. Finally the Golden Temple of Dambulla was added to the World Heritage list in 1991. These places of historical and natural significance are not to be missed for any visitor to Sri Lanka
Elephants in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan elephants (Elephus Maximus - Asian Elephants) known as Aliya or Etaha (tuskers) by local people is the most beloved animal in Sri Lanka. They display fascinating behaviour and have great National value as a tourist attraction. There are many National parks around the country to see elephants.
Sri Lankan Cuisine
Being an ancient kingdom, Sri Lanka has preserved its most precious treasures, its culture & its tradition and part of this is its Cuisine. There is very little of Sri Lankan food that we call our own as influences are as varied as North and South Indian, Persian, Malay, Dutch and Portuguese can be found in Sri Lankan cuisine and makes a delicious combination.
Beaches in Sri Lanka
Being an island, Sri Lanka is surrounded by beautiful golden beaches, certainly a feature not to be missed by any visitor. Unfortunately due to the 2 decade long conflict in the north and east, some of the best coastlines are out of reach.
Ceylon Tea & the Hill Country
Tea drinking is an all time favourite pass time with Sri Lankans and steaming hot cup of tea has been a symbol of relaxation in the mind of a Sri Lankan. Tea was introduced to us two centuries ago by the British who transformed the lavish hill country in to lush green tea plantations.
Adams Peak
Samanala Kanda (Butterfly Mountain), Sri Pada (Sacred foot print) or Adam's Peak as it is known to Westerners is a mountain 2237 meters high situated in the South - West corner of the Central Highlands. The origin of the footprint is explained in various ways depending on religious and cultural traditions.
Birds in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a birds paradise with 435 resident species of which there are 26 endemic birds. Most of them are found in the wet zone. The winter migrants come from distant Siberia and Western Europe. The reservoirs attract vast number of water birds. The forests attract many other species.
The Elusive Leopard
The Sri Lanka leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), also colloquially known as Kotiya is a subspecies of leopard native to Sri Lanka. It is a close relative of the Indian, North China, Persian and other Asian leopards.
Vibrant Colombo
Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka will be a place for one to discover modern Sri Lanka; it is a multifaceted and interesting place to be. The colonial past is still visible from the many old buildings such as the Old Parliament, GOH hotel building, city clock tower, The Galle face hotel and many buildings in the Fort area.
Colonial Heritage
Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka will be a place for one to discover modern Sri Lanka; it is a multifaceted and interesting place to be. The colonial past is still visible from the many old buildings such as the Old Parliament, GOH hotel building, city clock tower, The Galle face hotel and many buildings in the Fort area.
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