The erstwhile capital of Sri Lanka , it is famed for its ancient Dagaba's, vast man-made reservoirs that irrigated the rice fields and historic religious monuments. For over 1,000 years Sinhalese king and occasionally South in Indian invaders ruled from this great city, making in the most extensive and important of Sri Lank 's ancient cities.

Polonnaruwa is the medieval capital of Sir Lanka which rose to prominence after the decline of Anuradapura by the invasion of the South Indian Chola kings. It remained the capital from the 10 th to the 12 th centuries AD and can boast of many ancient ruins of palaces, monasteries, monuments and parks.

Its crowning achievement is the huge man made lake built for the people of Polonnaruwa. So Large is the lake that it is called the Sea of Parakrama, named after the king who built it during the 12 th century.

Situated in The Hill Country, Kandy was The last Independent Kingdom of the Singhalese Kings Which Fell to The British in 1815, After More than 300 Years of Defying Other Invaders Such as the Portuguese and Dutch. Considered to be Sri lanka's Most Beautiful City, its Colonial Buildings Situated are Duilt around The Picturesque man - Made Lake.

Even Though Kandy is Only 115 km From Colombo, it is Climatically a World away, its 500 m altitude Diving it a salubrious Climate around the Year.

A World Heritage Site, the rock fortress of Sigiriya was built in the 1 st century AD. The flat-topped 'Lion Rock' just abruptly 200 meter from the jungle floor. At its base, a surrounding moat and ramparts protects this ancient palace fortress.

Inside, the fort has extensive gardens, stone swimming pools with secret passageways, water fountains, stone mirror walls and beguiling hand painter frescoes of the King concubines.

Nuwara Eliya, Meaning The City of Lights, site at a Height of 1,900 Meter above sea level, Amidst lush Vegetation. It was Built as a retreat by the British to Escape The Sweltering Heat of the Coast.

The Area is Famed For its tea Plantation, Cascading Waterfall and its Colonial Buildings Resembling Charming English Cottages. The 18 - Hole Golf Course Around Which The City is Built is also Considered to be Asia's Oldest.

Colombo is the Political, Economic and Cultural center of Sri lanka. This Bustling Commercial Capital is a Blend of East and West. Quaint Old Shops Vie For Trade With Oriental Bazaars and a Number of Modern Shopping Malls.

Its History Can be Traced as Far back as the 5^th Century When it was a Way station for sea Trade Between the East and the West. Until Recently the commercial and governmental capital, its strategic location in the middle of the west coast allow easy access to the country by Road and rail. The international airport is located about 30km north of the City.

Galle , Sri Lanka 's most important town in the south, was once the chief port of " Ceylon " give its strategic position at the southern tip of the island.

The Fort Galle, built by the Potuguese (1505) and expanded by the Dutch (1663), is a living World Heritage site and provides a glimpse of Sri Lanka's Portuguese & Dutch heritage. It is believed that Galle of is the ancient city Tarshish, which had traders not only

The Yala National Park covers approximately 1,259 sq km and stretches across the South East of the Island . The park varies in terrain from dense jungle, open parkland , rocky outcrops, waterholes, small lakes and lagoons.

It is the largest National Wildlife park in Sri-Lanka. On a safari through the park you would come across Elephants, Leopards, wild Boar, wild Buffaloes, Sloth Bears, Musk Deer, Crocodiles and flurry of both local and migrant birds.

Kataragama is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the country. It is a holy place for Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims alike, with many shrines and temples devoted to all 3 religions. The maha devale or the main shrine supposedly contains the lance of the six faced, 12- armed Hindu war god - Skanda. Devotees of all 3 religions make offerings during of the 3 daily services or puja's.

It is an experience to witness the worshipers feverishly breaking drums and chiming bells as the holy processions enters the sanctum sanctorum during prayer services.