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40 of cultural interest in Sri Lanka

Of Cultural Interest in Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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Finally, after an hour of climbing, we reached the ruins of Sigiriya. They are situated on top of the giant rock that dominates th

Of Cultural Interest in Anuradhapura

Sri Maha Bodhi

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Sri Maha Bodhi is one of the eight holy Buddhist places in Anuradhapura. The city was once the capital of the kingdom of Sri Lanka

Of Cultural Interest in Sigiriya

Sigiriya Frescoes

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This rock cave is situated on the way when you start to climb up towards the ancient capital of Sigiriya. The capital was built on

Of Cultural Interest in Haputale

Ella to Haputale Train

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At 6h40 am and 9h40 out there is a train that goes from Ella train to Colombo with a "tourist navigation wagon". This means that i

Of Cultural Interest in Galla

Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery

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The Kosgoda Sea Turtle Hatchery is located in the small village of Kosgoda a short drive away from the beautiful colonial city of

Of Cultural Interest in Haputale

Dambatenne Tea Plantation

The Dambatenne tea plantation is very big and old, and was founded by Englishman Sir Thomas Lipton in the mid-nineteenth century.

Of Cultural Interest in Nuwara Eliya

Senani Silks

The Senani Silk Factory is on a hill half a mile from the center of Kandy. You can arrive via tuk tuk for a euro or so, or on foot

Of Cultural Interest in Maha Nuwara

Sri Natha Cultural Centre

This cultural and religious center is inside Natha temple, right next to the Buddha Tooth Temple in the spiritual heart of Sri Lan

Of Cultural Interest in Dambulla

Buddhist Museum

The Dambulla Buddhist museum at the entrance of the cave paintings is a UNESCO World Heritage. The museum itself looks like a park

Of Cultural Interest in Haputale

From Hakgala to Haputale

This bus is a miracle. The first reason is because there are not many other vehicles that pass by on this bad road, and the second

Of Cultural Interest in Badulla

Frescoes of Kataragama

The frescoes of Hindu Kataragama temple are on the outside of the temple, to the bottom of what is inside the main hall. It's a pi

Of Cultural Interest in Badulla

Estupa de Muthiyagana

In Muthiyagana temple, you can find a big white stupa, which is the focal point of prayer in the temple. Muthiyagana is one of the

Of Cultural Interest in Ampara

Fishing at Arugam Bay

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Fishermen in Arugam Bay get up early at 2 in the morning or so, to have 4 or 5 hours of fishing at sea. They bring back locusts, s

Of Cultural Interest in Ampara

Arugam Delta

Leaving Pottuvil if you take the road south to get to Arugam bay, surfers beach, you will go by a big lake which is the delta of L

Of Cultural Interest in Weligama

By Bus in Sri Lanka

When I look at the video, I get dizzy! The bus does not go fast, but there are sacred cows, tuk tuks, large buses, private vehicle

Of Cultural Interest in Maha Nuwara

Kandyan Cultural Center

Of Cultural Interest in Maha Nuwara

Elephants Tailors

Of Cultural Interest in Sigiriya

Wall Mirror

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Activities in Sri Lanka

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Full-day Sightseeing Tour of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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60.38 £

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Sri Lanka hill country train trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya 2-day

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starting from

205.28 £

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Colombo: Small-Group Tuk Tuk Tour with a Local Guide

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starting from

37.97 £

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Sri Lanka 8-Day Tour of Kandy, Colombo and Anuradhapura

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starting from

644.02 £

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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Full–Day Tour

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148.93 £

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