Knuckles Conservation Forest
A World Heritage site located north-east of Kandy, the Knuckles Conservation Forest lies within the Knuckles mountain range, and gets its name from its resemblance to the knuckles of a clenched fist.
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park lies at an elevation of 7,000 feet and is well worth a visit for its scenic beauty, natural formations and birdlife.
Peak Wilderness
Peak Wilderness is an area of protected tropical montane forest, and designated a World Heritage site for its diversity in endemic species.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Lying in the wet zone of the southern hills, Sinharaja Forest Reserve is the last extent of surviving tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka.
Galle Fort
Sitting on a rocky peninsula sheltering the port of Galle, the Galle Fort (a world heritage site) is a living monument to Sri Lanka’s colonial past and an epitome of old world charm.
Temple Of The Sacred Tooth Relic
The Temple of the Tooth or Dalada Maligawa houses the tooth relic of Lord Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites of Buddhist pilgrimage. The temple is within Sri Lanka’s last royal palace complex
Anuradhapura Sacred City
Anuradhapura is the earliest recorded capital city of Sri Lanka, a title which it maintained for close to a thousand years. Now a World Heritage site with immense dagobas & elaborate stone sculptures.
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
A World Heritage site, this ancient city gives a glimpse of medieval Sri Lankan architecture & craftsmanship. From here, great Kings ruled and built magnificent palaces, monasteries and stupas.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya Rock Fortress was built in the 5th Century. This rock citadel demonstrate astounding feats of hydro-engineering and urban planning.
Dambulla Cave Temple
A complex of five caves, lying ensconced within a 600-foot rock massif rising from the plains. The Dambulla Cave Temple dates back to the 1st Century BC.