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Sri Lanka:
The Cultural Triangle:
The ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa & Kandy form Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.
In this triangle are found 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites plus many more historical venues and monuments dating back to the birth of the islands civilization in the year 543 BC. This region was heavily influenced by India with many invasions by the Chola Kings of south India. Buddhism and Hinduism grew side-by-side and the islands race was often interwoven between the Sinhalese and Tamil races. This was also the basin of agriculture in the island with the most prolific growth of rice.
Anuradhapura was the islands first capital of the Sinhala Kings and Kandy was the last until 1815 when the entire island became a member of the British Empire.
Galle:
Galle saw the entry of Colonial rule in the island. In 1505 a Portuguese fleet was blown off course by storms into Galle. Realizing the strategic vantage point on shipping routes the Portuguese eventually captured the coastal areas of the island. However Galle is well known today because of Dutch Rulers who invaded and chased the Portuguese away and built strategic garrisons around the island to administer the coastal lands. Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kandy & Nuwara Eliya:
Kandy remained independent from Portuguese and Dutch rule but in 1815 was captured by the British. Kandy is the gateway to the islands mountains and is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of The Buddha. Nuwara Eliya is the heart of world famous Ceylon Tea planted in the 19th century by British planters. Even today the influence of the British in the region is seen, in building architecture, street and venue names, the lake and golf course.
- A country with eternal summer
- 12 hours daily sunshine 365 days
- Warm tropical ocean waters
- Copper-hued sandy beaches
- Evergreen eye-soothing vegetation
- Inland lakes
- 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Cool misty mountains with beautiful waterfalls
- World famous Ceylon Tea
- Biking & Hiking Trails
- Colonial Bungalows
- Small boutique hotels
- Fresh fruits in season
- Exotic seafood
- Warm, friendly, hospitable people
The Cultural Triangle:
The ancient cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa & Kandy form Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.
In this triangle are found 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites plus many more historical venues and monuments dating back to the birth of the islands civilization in the year 543 BC. This region was heavily influenced by India with many invasions by the Chola Kings of south India. Buddhism and Hinduism grew side-by-side and the islands race was often interwoven between the Sinhalese and Tamil races. This was also the basin of agriculture in the island with the most prolific growth of rice.
Anuradhapura was the islands first capital of the Sinhala Kings and Kandy was the last until 1815 when the entire island became a member of the British Empire.
Galle:
Galle saw the entry of Colonial rule in the island. In 1505 a Portuguese fleet was blown off course by storms into Galle. Realizing the strategic vantage point on shipping routes the Portuguese eventually captured the coastal areas of the island. However Galle is well known today because of Dutch Rulers who invaded and chased the Portuguese away and built strategic garrisons around the island to administer the coastal lands. Galle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kandy & Nuwara Eliya:
Kandy remained independent from Portuguese and Dutch rule but in 1815 was captured by the British. Kandy is the gateway to the islands mountains and is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of The Buddha. Nuwara Eliya is the heart of world famous Ceylon Tea planted in the 19th century by British planters. Even today the influence of the British in the region is seen, in building architecture, street and venue names, the lake and golf course.
Golf Courses:Sri Lanka has 3 beautiful Golf Course each providing a 18-holes game. The Golf Courses are in Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya - Colombo is warm and tropical - Kandy is cool and hilly - Nuwara Eliya is reminiscent of Scotland, mist, mountains and green click for more details >> |
