"Exploring Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle: Ancient Cities, Temples, and Heritage Sites"

Sri Lanka, known until 1972 as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia, located in the south-east of India. It is one of the world’s 25 biodiversity hotspots as part of the Indomalayan ecozone. The country itself is rather small in the territory, but with the highest biodiversity density in Asia. Sri Lanka is a land of diverse culture and people: it encompasses numerous religions, ethnic groups and languages. The country boasts ancient Buddhist ruins, astounding cuisine shaped by a history of maritime trade, and much more

SRI LANKA

Population - 22 million

Capital - Colombo

Currency - Sri Lankan Rupee

Weather - 22 Celsius - 31 Celsius | 60mm

Language - Sinhala, Tamil, English

Time zone - UTC +5.30

Notable Destinations

1. Colombo - The commercial capital of Sri Lanka: Colombo is a bustling city with a rich history, packed with a plethora of things to do and mesmerising attractions from city temples to skyrise buildings, verdant parks and national monuments. The city is a potpourri of cultures, religions and races making it the most diverse on the island.

2. Kandy - A town cradled between towering mountains of lush forest and acres of tea in the central highlands: Home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. There are a variety of things to do and places to visit in and around Kandy, from scenic Strolls through Udawatte Kele Sanctuary and Peradeniya Gardens to - witnessing splendid cultural performances.

3. Galle - Built by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch and British, ther Galle Fort offers travellers a plethora of things to explore from a bygone era. Visit historic monuments as you stroll along the ancient ramparts Of the fort. This old,culturally harmonious town resembles a qUaint European village.

4. Polonnaruwa - The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms. Polonnaruwa was first established by the Chola dynasty after their successful invasion of the country's then capital, Anuradhapura, in the 10th century. The Ancient"City of Polonnaruwa has been declared a World Heritage Site.

5. Sigiriya - Sigiriya is home to one of Asia’s major archaeological sites; the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Known as the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Explore the ruins of ancient kingdoms and temples of old, but also be prepared to experience the beautiful scenery and nature of the area from herds of elephants to a myriad of migratory birds.