Jaffna Ancient City

Sri Lanka, an island nation that is best savored slowly
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.Sri Lanka is well known for its rich Buddist culture as well as other religions. Being a religious country, Sri Lanka has many places with religious and historic significance, which attract tourists from all over the world.

Colombo: The Heart of Sri Lanka
Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka, and the other country's largst city in terms of population. Located on the west coast, it is a beautiful city surrounded by white sand beaches and an impressive harbourfront. Colombo is characterized by a series of canals,with the picturesque 160- acre Beira Lake at its center.

Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka
It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka.[1] The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.[2] Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.

Learn along about the herbal and spice plant at Spice garden in Mawanella
Where aromas of cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, pepper and mace romanticise the air, tantalizing the senses- a spice garden is what it is; giving every visitor an in depth view of an ancient spice-producing industry; which had enticed many Arab and European traders who docked at every port of ancient Ceylon.

A visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a must when you are in Kandy.
Temple of Sacred Tooth is one of the popular Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka and is popularly known as Sri Dalada Maligawa in Sri Lanka. The temple of Sacred Tooth is situated in the royal complex in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. The City Kandy was an ancient kingdom during the lifetime of Lord Buddha.

Shopping? Eat? Unwind? Kandy City Center is what you're looking for!
Kandy City Center a commercial and shopping complex atDalada Veediya, Kandy is the most modern commercial complex in Sri Lanka. The complex is desined with ultra modern features yet preserving the iconic Kandyan architecture.With respect to this unique entrepreneural marvel, The Board of investment has granted the prestigious "Flagship Status" to this project. Several leading banks, a fully equipped supermarket, well popular brands showroom, a variety of restaurants, an entertainment zone, a wel designed state of the art food court also open at the complex.

Sri Lankan Cultural Show, the amazing and much-anticipated performances during the grand Perahera processions!
The Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show is a stimulating Sri Lankan Arts, Dance & Cultural Heritage Show that is a must see for any visitor who visits the historic city of Kandy. The Kandy Lake Club Dance started in 1982 with the view of having a cultural dance performance bringing together all Sri Lankan dance types to one platform. It is the first Cultural Dance Show of its kind to be established in Sri Lanka. It has since become a tourist attraction for many people visiting the country and keen on a glimpse of its rich cultural heritage. Hence it has been performing continuously for the last 35 years.

Jaffna, Sri Lanka is the country's forgotten gem that is now being unearth.
Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its predominant Tamil population and recognizes as the cultural capital for Tamilians in Sri Lanka. The hospitality of the locals will surely impress any tourist to this place. They are just not wonderful people but are friendly too

Visit Manavari Temple, one of the most important Hindu Temple located in Chillaw
Manavari temple is one of the important Hindu Temple located in Chilaw, Puttalam District of North Western province. There is a direct link between this Manavari Temple and the Ramayana Yatra Sri Lanka. According to the Ramayana story Sri Lanka proofs, Manavari is the first place where the lord Rama installed and prayed the Shiva lingam after the end of the war with king Ravana to liberate Sita. It is said to be the only lingam which has named after him other than the one in Rameshwaram, India. Considering these facts, Manavari Temple chilaw is one of the significant hindu temple which linked to the Ramayana Sri Lanka Yatra and lot of local & Indian tourists visit this temple annually.

Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Laanka
Munneswaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple complex in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE, although myths surrounding the temple associate it with the popular Indian epic Ramayana, and its legendary hero-king Rama. The temple is one of five ancient temples dedicated to Shiva in the region.

Jaffna Fort: An Impregnable Soul.
Jaffna Fort is a fort built by the Portuguese at Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 1618 under Phillippe de Oliveira following the Portuguese invasion of Jaffna. The fort is located near the coastal village of Gurunagar.

Visit the legendary temple of Jaffna, the Nagapooshani Amman Temple.
Nagapooshani Amman Temple is most visited historic Hindu Temple located in 36 KM away from Northern Province capital city of Jaffna in Nainativu Island Sri Lanka. Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple is believed to be where the silambu (anklets) of Sati had fallen. Anklets have been given immense importance in the worship of Shakti since time and memorial. This ornament is also referred to in the famous Tamil epic Silapathikaram - where the story begins and ends with an anklet.

Nallur Kovil: Spiritual beacon of the North.
Nallur Temple is one of Sri Lanka's most sacred place of pilgrimage for Sri Lankan Hindus. Nallur is also famous for being the historical capital of the old Jaffna Kingdom and birthplace of renowned philosopher and theologian, Arumuka Navalar.

Glimpse on the divine aura of Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil.
Naguleswaram temple Keerimalai is a most venerated centuries old historical Hindu Temple in northern capitol of Jaffna Sri Lanka. This is Pancha Ishwarams of lord Shiva venerated by the Hindu community across the globe. Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple is also known as Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai Jaffna which is one of the oldest Hindu shrines of the northern province of Sri Lanka. Naguleswaram Kovil Keerimalai destroyed by Portugese during Portiguese colonial period of Ceylon and re-stored by Arumuka Navalar in 1894.

Book yourself to Tricomalee and get a chance to see dazzling beaches and playful whales.
Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple from where it developed and earned its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai. The town is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College.

Enroute to Koneswaram Kovil, surrounded by the jaw dropping scenery around it.
Surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery on all sides, the colourful Koneswaram temple sits high above the bay, a classical-medieval complex in the Eastern Province city of Trincomalee. The site is a religious pilgrim centre, and is one of the five “Pancha Ishwarams” (abodes of Shiva) that were built in coastal regions of Sri Lanka to honor the supreme god of Hinduism.

Kanniya hot water springs- mythical miracle in Trincomalee.
Is a site with hot wells located in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. There are seven wells in a square shape. Wells are only 3–4 feet deep and you can clearly see the bottom. The temperature is considerably high but vary slightly from one spring to another. Wells run out of water, when 10-15 buckets of water are taken out.Religious Hindu rituals dedicated to lost loved ones are observed by the Sri Lankan Tamils at this site, believed in folklore to have been started by Ravana, antagonist of the epic Ramayana. According to local folklore, this site is connected with the antagonist Ravana of the Hindu epic, Ramayana.

Nuwara Eliya the little England of Sri Lanka- Start your vacation with its freezing mist.
Nuwara Eliya the little England in Sri Lanka is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate.The town of Nuwara Eliya is mostly famous for the tea production in Sri Lanka. Apart from the tea plantations; Horton Plains National Park, Gregory Lake, and Sita Temple are some of the popular places to see in the town.

Explore Ceylon Tea Plantation, a blend of tea and culture.
The evolution of tea in Ceylon is an extraordinary story. While tea is the obvious focus in this tale, it is in fact the culminating result; the icing on the cake if you will; of what was a remarkable plantation enterprise that commenced under British colonial rule post-1796. Sri Lanka makes some of the best tea in the world, and it's ranked just behind Chinese tea, Indian tea and Kenyan tea. It's not just the large tea estates producing tea, there are thousands of smallholders all contributing to the Sri Lankan tea industry.

Lake Greggory a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya.
Lake Gregory sometimes also called Gregory Lake or Gregory Reservoir, is a reservoir in heart of the tea country hill city, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Lake Gregory was constructed during the period of British Governor Sir William Gregory in 1873. The lake and the surrounding area make up the Gregory Lake Area.

Seetha Eliya: The Land blessed by Sita's divinity in Sri Lanka
The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya (also known as Sita Eliya). This place is believed to be the site where Sita was held captive by Asur Samrat (Devil King) Ravana, and where she prayed daily for Rama to come and rescue her in the Hindu epic Ramayana.

Kataragama- a model of religious diversity.
Kataragama is a pilgrimage town sacred to Hindu, Buddhist and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. People from South India also go there to worship. The town has the Kataragama temple, a shrine dedicated to Skanda Kumara also known as Kataragama deviyo.

Ravana Ella Cave is believed to be a place where Ravana imprisoned Sita after stealing her.
Ella is a tiny town controlled by an Urban Council in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka.The well-known Ravana Cave is where Ravana imprisoned Sita after stealing her. It was formerly hidden by dense forest, but now it is covered by the 82-foot Ravana waterfalls, with a lake at the base where Sita is said to have bathed. An old temple, waterfalls, and a cave may be found at this location. This location is around 6 kilometres from Ella railway station and 11 kilometres from Bandarwela. The cave is positioned 1370 meters above sea level on a rock. Surprisingly, there is a tunnel leading to Ravana Eliya in the rear of the cave. Archaeological research has also proven human occupancy, which dates back 25000 years.

Yala National Park: The Home of Different Species of Wildlife.
Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national Parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animal. It is importtant for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.

A perky fishing village with a sandy stretch of beach and low riding waves, this is how Weligama welcomes you.
Weligama is a town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The name Weligama, literally means "sandy village" which refers to the area's sandy sweep bay. Weligama is world famous for its coastline due to the sandy beaches that are perfect for surfing, snorkeling and coral watching. Weligama, is a great place to learn to surf, about two kilometers stretch of shallow sandy beach.

Modern Wonder of the World: Galle
Galle is a jewel. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this historic city is a delight to explore on foot, an endlessly exotic old trading port blessed with imposing Dutch-colonial buildings, ancient mosques and churches, grand mansions and museums. Wandering its rambling lanes you'll pass stylish cafes, quirky boutiques and impeccably restored hotels owned by local and foreign artists, writers, photographers and designers.Galle is famous for its Portugese architectural buildings and the Galle Fort which is a world heritage site and the many amazing places to visit in Galle.

Pettah Market: Walk Through Colombo's Most Hectic Shopping District.
The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.In the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is the madness of Pettah Market.It’s possibly the best place in Colombo to get initiated into the local Sri Lankan hustle and bustle, to ingest the sounds and smells, and to get a flavor of life in Colombo. At Pettah Market, life thrives.

Side trip for an exhibition at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall being the very first purpose built convention center in Asia combines the best of professional conference facilities with the once in a life time opportunity to visit an island known as the paradise on earth.

Head on to Nelum Pokuna and be entertained from a play or opera.
The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) – Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre is a fully equipped sate of the art performance centre, meant for large scale theatrical productions. The theatre consists of two venues for performances, which includes the main auditorium and an open air amphitheater.Situated in the heart of Colombo city, this modern architectural masterpiece facilitates easy access for both local and foreign producers. The Theatre is also surrounded by several five Star Hotels and other commercial establishments, like ODEL, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct etc.