Take a Tour to Sri Lankas documented history dated back of 3rd century B.C. The country was among the most advanced and developed nation of pre-modern world and the seat of an important historical civilization in Asia.

The tour covers the north central towns of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla where extensive archeological UNESCO World Heritage sites provide a glimpse into the island’s history.

 

  • Anuradhapura: Sri Lankas first capital city dated back to 5th century B.C. was a model of planning with precincts set aside for huntsmen, scavengers, and heretics as well as for foreigners. Anuradhapura is a town that was ahead of hydraulic times. They constructed reservoirs and irrigation channels. They exhibited an amazing knowledge of trigonometry and hydraulic principles. Anuradhapura is the home of the first Buddhist Sri Lankan Stupa. Stupas enshrine relics of lord Buddha..
  • Polonnaruw: ancient city of Polonnaruwa discovered in the islands medieval times dates back 11th The city formed after the decline of Anuradhapura city. Polonnaruwa city in its day was fortified with three concentric walls, beautified with parks and gardens and sanctified by many shrines. The city home to many ancient artifacts including the Kings Council Chamber the floral stone pillars of Nissanka Lata Mandapya, the Royal Citadel, Kumara Pokuna (Baths), Thuparama with its original vaulted roof, the exquisite circular Vatadage relic house, lavish with moonstones, guardstones and sculptured railings.
  • Sigiriya: The rock palace Sigiriya or Lion Rock built by king Kasyapa (477 – 495 CE) and today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. Sigiriya the ancient wonder of Sri Lanka is one of the most popular tourist sites of the island today. Tourist can see remaining ruins of upper palace located on the flat top of the rock, a mid-level terrace that includes the Lion Gate and the mirror wall with its frescoes, the lower palaces located behind the lavish lower gardens. The site was both a palace and a fortress
  • Dambulla: Like Sigiriya, Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here King Valagam Bahu turned the rock caves in to Buddhist temple in 1st The rock cave ceiling is one large sweep of colourful paintings, which depict Buddhist mythology. The temple home to largest number of Buddhist statues.