Tourist attraction Places in Sri Lanka

Polonnaruwa  (Distance from Colombo 216km) 

The island’s medieval capital rose to fame after Anuradhapura’s decline. The largest of its many reservoirs, the parakrama samudra, is larger than the Colombo harbor. Attractions: Remains of the king’s council chamber, the Royal Citadel, the Kumara Pokuna, the Royal pavilion, the vat adage Relic house (Which is lavished with moonstones, guard stones, and a sculptured railing), Kiri Vehera, and Gal Vihare.

Ratnapura   (Distance from Colombo 101km)

Sri Lanka’s City of Gems’ and the centre its gemming industry. Gems include sapphire, ruby, cat’s eye, alexandrite, topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, tourmaline, garnet and zircon. Visits to gem mines can be arranged through travel agents. Gem collections can be seen at the National Museum, Ratnapura, and a number of private museums.

Sigiriya (Distance from Colombo 169km)

This rock fortress was a citadel for more than 18 years. In a sheltered pocket, approached by a spiral stairway, are the famous frescoes. The summit of the rock, with an area of nearly one hectare, was the of the old palace the outer wall of which was built on the very brink of the precipice. The UNESCO - sponsored Central Cultural Fund has restored Sigiriya’s 5^th century water Gardens his former glory.

Trincomalee (Distance from Colombo 340km)

The best known town on the east coast of Sri Lanka is Trincomalee. Sunny weather throughout the year, mile after mile of board, white, sandy beaches, shelted bays and a warm and calm sea are the features that draw sun and sea-lovers to Sri Lanka’s eastern sea board’s main city. From time immemorial, Trincomalee’s main attraction, however, is a large, safe and one of the best natural harbors of the world.