Habarana
Habarana is a SMALL CITY in the Anuradhapura District of SRI
LANKA. The city is famed for its chain of high class tourist resorts. Habarana
is a popular tourist destination for SAFARI lovers as it is the starting point
for safaris in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is
heavily populated by elephants. Elephant back riding is also an attraction in
this small city. Habarana is situated nearby to the ancient rock fortress and
castle/palace ruin of Sigiriya and is situated on the main road from Colombo to
Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa.
Minneriya National
Park
This wildlife sanctuary affords ample opportunities for
guests to enjoy close encounters with wild elephants, especially during the dry
months of August and October, where MORE than 300 elephants gather on the
shores of the reservoir. A Jeep Safari to this jungle would be an amazing
experience.
Kaudulla National
Park
Kaudulla National Park is located 224 km away from Colombo
and is a national park. It was pronounced a national park very recently (April
1st of 2002) becoming the 15th park in the country. The Birdlife International
indentifies Kaudulla as an Important Bird Area. Before becoming a national park
it was one of the 16 irrigation tanks built by King Mahasen. It attracts a variety
of plant and animal life with a large prominence in large mammals, fish and
reptiles.
Village Tour
One of the most memorable Sri Lankan experiences is the
Safari Village Tour. You will get an insight of village life style.
Sigiriya – UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Climb the amazing rock of Sigiriya with its impregnable
palace fortress built in the fifth century and enjoy the magnificent views over
the once magnificent royal pool, the throne, remains of the majestic palace,
walk ways and gardens.
Dambulla
As a part of SRI LANKA's cultural triangle Dambulla is close
to the ancient sites of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and the former
capital Kandy.
Dambulla Rock Cave
Temple
Dambulla Cave Temple first came to use as a refuge for King
Valagambahu in 1st century BC. Concealed by the local monks upon returning from
exile to his throne at Anuradhapura he had the magnificent cave temple built
for them. The cave temple consists of a complex of Buddhist image houses. Its
rock ceiling is one large sweep of colorful frescoes, some of which dates back
to over 2,000 years, which depicts Buddhist mythology, and the tales of the
Buddha's previous births. This cave temple has the largest number of Buddha
statues all housed in one place, including a 14-meter-long, colossal figure of
the recumbent Buddha carved out of the rock.
Jathika Namal Uyana
Jathika Namal Uyana is one of the many noteworthy
attractions in Dambulla which lay hidden for centuries until it was discovered
and brought to public attention by Venerable Wanawasi Rahula Thero over a
decade ago. Since then, many travelers have frequented this lush forest,
surrounded by greenery and wildlife.
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