Sri Lanka World Heritages
Sri Lanka is known to be a country which is blessed with many natural and man-made wonders. Although a small island hidden away in the Indian Ocean, our little country has been able to gain recognition from all over the world due to the highly valuable and significant sites located all around the country. Due to this many sites located around Sri Lanka have been recognized as world heritage sites by UNESCO. Even within a comparatively small land area, there are eight such wondrous attractions which are guaranteed to capture the hearts and minds of any visitors. To are to check out those attractions of Sri Lanka, then contact us Dilra Tours to arrange a Tour around Sri Lanka.
Six of these valuable sites are of historical value. Beginning from the times kings ruled Sri Lanka to the arrival of Portuguese to the island, these sites serve as memories of the history the country has gone through to shape it to the way it is today.
Anuradhapura is a fine example of one of the greatest civilizations in the world was built. The city features the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, a sapling of the of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree in India where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, many grand ancient stupas such as Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya and the largest stupa in Sri Lanka, the Jetavanarama, and many other ruins of historic and religious significance. Situated closer to Anuradhapura, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa which took over as the kingdom after the decline of the Anuradhapura era. It too features many archeologically significant sites as well as magnificent reservoirs which still remain the primary source of water for agriculture in the area.
Also known as the most famous rock fortress, Sigiriya too has been recognized as a world heritage site due to its impressive construction and thus is a major tourist attraction. Kandy, the ancient city where the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is situated, is an area visited by many tourists and locals all throughout the year. Of equal historic value are the amazing rock cave temples of Dambulla and the town and fortress of Galle. Among natural landmarks, Sinharaja Forest Reserve and the Central Highlands (Peak Wilderness, Horton Plains, and the Knuckles Conservation Forest) are sites not to be missed.
We at Dilra tours are committed towards helping you get the very best of what our country has to offer. Therefore when we help you plan your dream holiday to Sri Lanka, we give much focus to these sites which are some of the most remarkable wonders found in the country.
Six of these valuable sites are of historical value. Beginning from the times kings ruled Sri Lanka to the arrival of Portuguese to the island, these sites serve as memories of the history the country has gone through to shape it to the way it is today.
Anuradhapura is a fine example of one of the greatest civilizations in the world was built. The city features the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, a sapling of the of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree in India where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, many grand ancient stupas such as Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya and the largest stupa in Sri Lanka, the Jetavanarama, and many other ruins of historic and religious significance. Situated closer to Anuradhapura, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa which took over as the kingdom after the decline of the Anuradhapura era. It too features many archeologically significant sites as well as magnificent reservoirs which still remain the primary source of water for agriculture in the area.
Also known as the most famous rock fortress, Sigiriya too has been recognized as a world heritage site due to its impressive construction and thus is a major tourist attraction. Kandy, the ancient city where the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is situated, is an area visited by many tourists and locals all throughout the year. Of equal historic value are the amazing rock cave temples of Dambulla and the town and fortress of Galle. Among natural landmarks, Sinharaja Forest Reserve and the Central Highlands (Peak Wilderness, Horton Plains, and the Knuckles Conservation Forest) are sites not to be missed.
We at Dilra tours are committed towards helping you get the very best of what our country has to offer. Therefore when we help you plan your dream holiday to Sri Lanka, we give much focus to these sites which are some of the most remarkable wonders found in the country.
