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Buduruwagala Rock Temple
Little Visited by Foreign Tourist, Buduruwagala Boasts Seven Colossal rock-cut figures that are said to date from 10th Century. Carved in Low Relief, the impressive sculptures belong Mahayana School of Buddhism, Which Enjoyed Royal Patronage between the 03rd & 10th Century AD.In the Centre is a 16 M (52ft) high standing Buddha in the “abhaya mudra” Flanked on Either Side by a group of three ...
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Esala Perahera in Sri Lanka
This 10 day Festival, Celebrated in Honor of the Tooth Relic Attracts thousands of Pilgrims and Tourist to Kandy Sri Lanka. The Perahara Took shape in the 18th Century during the reign of king kirti Sri Rajasinghe in Kandy Sri lanka,When Buddhist monks visiting from Thailand expressed their disapproval at the Hindu nature of the Festival, with Parades in reverence of Natha,Pattini,Vishnu ,and ...
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Knuckles Mountain Range
Also Known as Dambara Hills, the knuckles Range was so named by British for its resemblance to the knuckles of a clenched fist. The range consists of five main peaks and several smallerones, the highest of which is over 1,800 m (6000 ft). A USECO world heritage Conservation Area and a bio-diversity hotspot, the mountain range supports a wide range of flora & fauna. The vegetation varies from dry ...
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Horton Plains National Park and World’s End
Set in the Central highlands of Sri Lanka,Horton Plains is unlike any other place in Sri Lanka and is often compared tothe Scottish highlands, for its windswept landscape and cool, Wet Climate. Itis named after Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, the British governor of Ceylon From1831 – 1837. Formerly a wildlife sanctuary ,the area was declared a nationalpark in 1988.At an elevation of over 2000 m(6,562 ...
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Water Sports in Bentota
The Calm waters of the Broad Bentota Ganga Lagoon are perfect fora gamut of thrilling activities year-round, making Bentota the de facto watersports capital of sri lanka. The area Popular among visitors, who come to enjoy windsurfing,kitesurfing, waterskiing and banan-boats rides on the River.In addition, angling enthusiasts can spend a rewarding day abroadfishing boat as a verity of game ...
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