Kandy-Places you must visit during your stay in Sri Lanka

Sri Dalada Maligawa / the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of  Kandy,Sri Lanka.It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the loard Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.

On the way to Kandy-(By train)

Dalanda Maligawa & Nuwara Wewa

Sri Dalanda Maligawa

Inside the Sri Dalanda Maligawa

Wall Arts inside the Sri Dalanda Maligawa

Sigiriya-Lion Rock-SRI LANKA

Sigiriya or Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress located in the central Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province,Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres (660 ft) high. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa, this site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure-Sihagiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed Word Heritage Site. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya-Lion Rock-Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya-Lion Rock Gate-Sri Lanka.

Ruins of the Palace on the top of Lions Rock -Sigiriya,Sri Lanka