Summary
A multi-centre holiday to Sri Lanka gives you the opportunity to discover a new perspective away from the most popular tourist destinations. Formerly known as Ceylon, Sri Lanka is steeped in history with a number of well-known Buddhist ruins to explore, some of which date back to the 5th century.
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Sri Lanka
Description
As well as the country’s unique and fascinating past, Sri Lanka is also home to many of the finest beaches in this part of the world, allowing you to take it easy surrounded by natural beauty. Sri Lanka is also home to lots of beautiful elephants, and of course, incredible tea.
Located around 40km from Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, Kalutara is a fantastic spot to enjoy a world-class beach holiday. There are palm trees galore, long cold drinks, clear, warm waters and plentiful sunshine – all the ingredients you need for a perfect island escape.
There are also local sights worth seeing in the form of Kalutara Bodhiya, an eye-catching, hollow Buddhist shrine. A leisurely stroll in and around Richmond Castle also comes highly recommended if you’re looking to sample some of the local history.
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Kandy is a city in central Sri Lanka with a lake of the same name and is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world and a trip around this ancient temple is an enlightening experience. You’ll also find the Royal Palace of Kandy at the same location.
There are many other sacred places to visit when you’re in Kandy such as the Church of St. Paul, and the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your multi-centre holiday to Kandy includes time to browse the local markets and drive around the impressive and serene lake which was built back in 1798.
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The Golden Temple of Dambulla is a cave-temple complex with over 150 statues, Buddhist murals and five caves. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an absolute must-see during your stay in Dambulla. The Sigiriya Rock Fortress is another destination you simply have to tick off your list. The ruins of this striking 5th century fortress are worth the climb and an offer insight into Sri Lanka’s past that you won’t see anywhere else. Situated on what’s known as ‘Lion Rock’, this unmissable sight stands around 200 metres above the surrounding lush, green jungle.
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