Famous Cities of Srilanka
Famous Cities of Srilanka
Famous Cities of Srilanka
Srilanka Cities are matchless and unique from each other and are solely blessed with something out of this world. Some have scenic natural spots, awesome religious locates and vivacious waterfalls along with renowned museums and art galleries. Such myriad temptations confuse you, trap you and bewilder you that what to see and what not to ?
1) Colombo: Talking about Sri Lanka's much loved places of tourist interest, Colombo tops the chart. Colombo, the name is sufficient in itself to highlight whole of Asia's magnificence. It is famous as the financial and commercial capital of the country and the best seasons for your Sri Lanka travel is during the North East monsoon season, which is November to April. The city gives a hearty welcome to all the outsiders and abundance of all categories of hotels really make your stay very comfortable. They all are stocked with top-notch facilities and offer you a homely treatment. If you visit the restaurants, the interior decor plus the availability of local and international delicacies truly fells your heart with joy and ecstasy.
Besides, in order to buy something a keepsake of your travel to Sri Lanka, you can visit local bazaars and big shopping arcades. And as far as capital's places to see are concerned, you can discover the Fort, located just off the north end of Galle Road. It was also once a colonial stronghold but now it has become the site of various government compositions. Further, if you ahead towards south, you may get to see the Galle Face Green, a seaside expanse where the city folk love to play informal games. However, the eastern end of the Fort is the Pettah, the traditional bazaar waiting to give you a vibrant retail experience.
2) Kandy: Now comes the very picturesque city of Kandy in Sri Lanka and recalls the glorious thought-provoking past of the country. Kandy or the Hill Capital of Kandy was the last stronghold of the Sinhala kings and is superbly set around a very fascinating artificial lake in the eye-catching hill country. The city holds an inseparable place in the history of Sri Lanka and an ancient temple of Tooth attracts huge amount of disciples who follow Buddhism. Even in the yesteryear's it was also identified as the royal abode of then Kings of Kandy.
While talking about Kandy it becomes necessary for us to tell you that it is the only locate where the Esala Perahera festival, the great annual spectacle takes place in August. It is also popular as the Festival of Moon that calls both localities and other travelers to take immense happiness from this dazzling festivity, featuring the lovely parade of elephants in the courtyards. Nonetheless, the ornate Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) which dwells a religious testimonial in a protected casket. You may also see local women selling lotus flowers to followers and monkeys scamper in and around the buildings.
3) Nuwara Eliya: It is the city of lights in the mountains, located at an altitude of approximately 1,400 feet. It is a very striking town, established by English tea growers and continued to be their most preferred hill station during colonial times. Being positioned amongst flourishing tea plantations and at a height of 1990 m, it comes out to be one of the most dramatic regions of Sri Lanka. Further, the existence of best golf course, imposing Hakgala Botanical Gardens, breathtaking images of vales, salubrious climate, green meadows and lushness everywhere really make Nuwara Eliya unquestionably an apple in the eyes of the fortune-hunters.
Do you know that Nuwara Eliya (City of Lights) is also illustrious as 'Little' England'? And it is because of the fact that it was once British precious hill station and they also tried to make it a typical English Village. This mysterious city of lights bags plethora of undiscovered places such as country house like hill club, with it's hunting pictures, old brick Post office, mounted hunting trophies and fish, and it's strict formal dinner attire; the 18 hole golf course, race course etc., all just make you retrospectively of England.
4) Polonnaruwa: If you long to know the brilliance of medieval Sri Lanka then you have to come to Polonnaruwa. It is prominent as the medieval capital of the Island and is a very compact city that presents 12th-century stone sculptures. It being the ancient city flabbergasts you by offering the Gal Vihara consisting of three colossal Buddha idols, one standing, one sitting and one reclining (it's 13 m long). There are also some figurines placed in a group of next to a dirt road, which are highly respected for being the most hallowed masterpieces in Sri Lanka.
Polonnaruwa is also stocked with unique tourist attractions. For instance Gal Vihara, which is a rock carved Buddhist shrine belonging to 12th century AD and incorporates stunning images of Buddha cut out of stone. Another noteworthy construction is Vata-Da-Ge, which is a ciircular relic chamber established delimiting a dagoba that used to be ancient Sri Lanka's famed architectural style. Last but not least, you are also recommended to see some palace ruins, great bas-reliefs and murals, Hatadage, which is again a relic chamber formed by King Parakramabahu I to home the pious Tooth Relic and so on and thus make your Sri Lanka tour a memorable one.
5) Jaffna: It is a miraculous city with wondrous tourist attractions. Rather your Sri Lanka visit is deemed partial without exploring Jaffna. It boasts of the Nallur Temple, which is a Hindu Temple, beguiling hordes of Tamils pilgrims on daily basis. There is another temple called Selva Sannithi Temple, a distinguished shrine attracting devotees from all sects and castes. Jaffna has really got momentous shrines to visit, which is why, the Nagapoosani Temple also deserves to be chosen by you. It is an ancient temple famous as home of a venerated 5 headed cobra. The temple was constructed with the intention to worship the Serpent God liked by most of the Hindus. Nevertheless, you can also visit Jaffna library, built for members of the public and is a genuine repertoire where exceptional books on all the subjects under the Sun are carefully kept.
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