COLOMBO
Sri Lankas commercial capital and the largest city, a fascinating blends of east & west. Some of its old buildings reflect the architecture of colonial era. Drive through the city and enjoy a panoramic tour. Visit fort, the former British administrative center and military garrison, Independence Square, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Town Hall, Colombo Museum, Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and Old Parliament. Galle Face Green, a promenade that borders the fort on the south is a lively location for relaxation in evenings. Majority of star class hotels are located around this area. Colombo has great interest for shoppers with outlets specialize in Gems, Leather goods, Ceramic items, Souvenirs and Lifestyle products.

ANURADHAPURA
The first capital city of Sri Lanka from 05th Century BC. The city was made capital in 377 BC by King Pandukabhaya (437-367 BC) who started great irrigation works on which it depended. The city’s greatest treasures are its dagobas. The famous dagobas are Ruwanveliseya, which dates back to the 2nd Century B.C, Abhayagiriya, Jetawanarama and the Thuparama. The most renowned relic is the sacred Bo Tree, which is said to have grown from a branch of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. It was planted 2250 years ago and said to be the oldest historically documented tree on earth. Other attractions are Isurumuniya Rock temple, Brazen Place, Samadhi Buddha Statue & Kuttam Pokuna.

MIHINTALE
This is located approx 13 Km east of Anuradhapura. This holy site is regarded as ‘Cradle of Buddhism’ in Sri Lanka. Over 2000 years ago during the rule of King Devanampiyathissa the Buddhist doctrine was first preached in Mihintale by the monk ‘Mahinda’ son of Indian Emperor Asoka. Ambasthale dagoba is approached by a magnificent ancient stone stairway of 1,840 steps built by King Abhaya which include
Pavilions, Image houses, remaining of a hospital. Even today, Mihintale is one of important pilgrimage locations in Sri Lanka.

POLONNARUWA
This city was the medieval capital after Anuradhapura period and a World heritage site. Parakrama Samudraya (Sea of Parakrama), a vast irrigation complex was built during King Parakramabahu’s rule in 11th century, which is still in use. The other famous remains of Polonnaruwa are, King’s Council Chamber, the Royal Citadel, Kiri Vehera and Gal Viharaya - a rock shrine has Buddha statues standing, seated and reclining. These statues are regarded as masterpieces of Sri Lankan art. Also Lankathilaka Viharaya and Thivanka image house which are classic examples of brickwork & frescoes of Polonnaruwa period.

LION ROCK FORTRESS IN SIGIRIYA
This was built in the 5th century and is a World Heritage site. This magnificent complex of geometrically laid gardens, pools, fountains as well as oldest surviving murals of maidens has been a palace of the King Kasyapa, built on top of a 200m high rock. The entrance to the climb once has been through a lion's head but only the huge paws remain today. It is also known as Lion rock because of the huge lion that used to stand at the entrance to the palace on the summit. One of the famous aspects of Sigiriya is the frescoes painted under a rocky overhang part way up the rock.

ROCK CAVE TEMPLE IN DAMBULLA
This is also known as “ Golden Rock “ and a World Heritage site. The famous Cave temple dates back to the 1st Century BC. The caves were the refuge of King Walagamba (Vattagamini Abhaya) when he was in exile for 14 years. When he returned to the throne at Anuradhapura in the 1st century BC, he had this magnificent rock temple built at Dambulla. It is a complex of five cave temples on a rock that has more than 21,000 sq. ft of paintings on walls, ceilings and statues of Gods, Buddha and Kings.

KANDY
The last stronghold of Sri Lankan kings. Today a bustling city, however this hill capital retains much of the old charm and tradition of Sri Lankan life style. It is also the center for Buddhism, Arts, Crafts and Culture in Sri Lanka. There are number of important heritage sites in and around the city. Kandy is one of sacred sites to the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and overseas as it is the home for Temple of Tooth Relic of Buddha. The visitors can see the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honor of Tooth Relic, being performed daily. The Kandy Esala Perahera, a gorgeous Cultural pageant is an annual event that is held during the months of July / August. The other major attractions are Kandy lake which located center of the city and Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya which was a pleasure garden of the Kings of Gampola and Kandy.

ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE IN PINNAWELA.
The Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela was started in 1975 by the department of Wildlife and today it is a home for about 83 elephants, out of which many are baby elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. They are being cared, fed and trained by the wild life authorities. The best time to visit is during the feeding times, when one will have the opportunity of seeing the baby elephants being bottle-fed. After their feed the herd is led to the nearby river for bathing, an enjoyable sight by itself.

NUWARA ELIYA
Situated almost 1900 meters above sea level and surrounded by lush Tea Plantations, Cascading Waterfalls and Landscaped Gardens. Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the center for Tea industry. Once it was a pleasure retreat of European planters. The town is still very much an English town with many English style buildings. Nuwara Eliya is a good escape for those who miss cool breeze in tropical Sri Lanka at any time of the year. Even today Colonial styled bungalows of Tea planters and buildings with gabled roofs reminisce the olden days. This attractive city also boasts Asia’s one of beautiful 18-hole Golf course, a Race-course and a picturesque man made lake.

GALLE
This is the bustling provincial capital and administrative center of southern Sri Lanka. It is said the Portuguese originally discovered this ancient city in 1505 when their fleet was blown off-course by storms. However it is globally known as a Dutch colony as it was developed during Dutch ruling period of Sri Lanka. The landmark here is the beautifully preserved massive Galle Fort, a World Heritage Site began by the Portuguese rulers and later occupied by the Dutch and the British. There are bastions, churches, old mosques and old houses around this area. Some scholars believe it to be the “Tarshish” of the Old Testament, to which King Solomon sent his merchant vessels, and to which Jonah fled from the Lord.

BEACHES
With more than 1000 kilometers of sandy coastline Sri Lanka’s beaches delight today’s traveler. Soft sprinkling sand fringed with wind swept palm fronds unwrapping like a golden path along an endless turquoise ocean is really an eye-catching scene for the visitors. West coast beach resorts are closely located to the International Airport. They are namely Negombo, Waikkal and Marawila. Mount Lavinia which is a suburb of Colombo has a popular beach. Southern beach resorts can be found from Wadduwa up to Hambantota which includes famous locations such as Kalutara, Beruwela, Bentota, Kosgoda, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Dickwella etc. The coastal resorts provide wide range of water sport facilities such as snorkeling, and scuba diving run by qualified instructors, fishing trips etc, Palette licking delicacies of lobsters, giant prawns, oysters and crabs are among the delights on the Sri Lankan coast.

YALA NATIONAL PARK
This is among the oldest and best known of Sri Lanka's National Parks. It is the largest agglomeration of protected areas in the country. The multifarious ecosystems ranging from Moist Monsoon Forest, to Dry Monsoon Forests, Semi Deciduous Forests, Thorn Forests, Grasslands, Fresh Water, Marine Wetlands, Sandy Beaches possesses a large number of important plant species and smaller animals. Yala is famous for its big herds and large number of Elephants, Leopards, Spotted Deer, Sambhur, Crocodiles, Mongoose, Wild Boar, Wild Buffalo, and many other animals. More than 130 bird species are recorded which includes the resident and winter visitors


MINNERIYA NATIONAL PARK
This is famous for its large population of elephants in herds of 100 to 150 roaming in the jungle and seen in the catchment area of the lake. Elephants, Wild Buffaloes, Wild Boar, Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear, Sambhur, Leopards, Crocodiles, Jackals, Amphibians, Reptiles, about 160 species of Birds, 78 varieties of Butterflies are recorded from the Minneriya National Park. This area covers the former Minneriya - Giritale Sanctuary.