The Orphanage, established in 1975, commenced with seven orphans. Today some of these orphans enjoy the fortune of seeing their grandchildren born in the same location. The original objective of establishing the orphanage inclined more towards tourism, but is soon became a conservation and educational center.

Dambulla rock temple one of the most impressive cave temples of Sri Lanka was built by king Walagambahu in the 1st century B.C. It is declared as a world heritage site for its significant beauty and marvelling architecture. You can witness the five caves with over 2000 sq. metres of painted walls and ceilings which is the largest area of paintings found in the world.

Climb the 5th century world famous rock fortress Sigiriya which is also a world heritage site. Magnificently built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD) the Lion Rock is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200 metres from the scrub jungle. The pond in the tip of the rock is still a factor of amazement.

was the capital of the island during the medieval period. Polonnaruwa is most famous for its well-preserved city of ancient dagobas, moonstones, beautiful parks, massive buildings and stunningly beautiful statues. The majestic King's Council Chamber, the Lotus Bath, the Lanka Thilaka Viharaya, the Gal Viharaya (rock temple) and the statue of one of Polonnaruwa's great kings.

Dominated by the ancient Minneriya Tank, this national park has plenty of scrub and light of rest in its 8890 hectares to provide shelter for its toque macaques, sambar deer, leopards and elephants – to name a few. water in the tank has dried up, exposing grasses and shoots to grazing animals; elephants, which number up to 150, come to feed and bathe; and flocks of birds, such as little cormorants and painted storks, fish in the shallow waters.

Many different types of spices Sri Lanka is famous for. Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pepper, Cloves and nut meg are cultivated at the place. In addition to their commercial spices, Spice Garden boasted ornamental plantings of saffron and cocoa, as well as the vanilla vine. Not all spices are primarily culinary; this jungle garden also contained the fragrant sandalwood tree.

The center of Kandy is pleasant, a neatly laid out town of colonial buildings, shops and delicious restaurants. There are many delicious fresh fruit stalls, vegetables, fish and piles of fragrant spices. The action and the sensory excitement of the market is fantastic.

Considered as the national dance of Sri Lanka, the Kandyan dance is thought to have originated during the period of Kandyan kings. According to the legend, the dance was performed originally aspart of an exorcism ritual known as the Kohomba Kankariya , performed by Indian shamans who came to the island on the request of a king who was suffering from a mysterious illness

Kandy was the Kingdom of the last monarch Sri Wickrame Rajasinghe who was captured by the British who took over the complete control of Sri Lanka in 1815. This hill capital has much for holiday lovers including the Royal Palace of the ancient king where the much venerated Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is enshrined, the annual Esala Perahara, museums, etc

Royal Botanical gardens in Peradeniya This is one the most beautiful and largest botanical garden of SriLanka. It was initially built as a pleasure garden by a Singhala king and was expanded by the British. It extends up to 147 acres and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. It is also renowned for the collection of more than 300 varieties of Orchids, along with other spices, medicinal plants and much more.

Kitulgala is a riverside town surrounded by lush jungle the location for the Oscar winning movie “Bridge on the Qwai” and the main white water rafting centre in Sri Lanka you can enjoy a high adrenaline pumping rafting session which is graded two to three rapid.

Seeking a quick thrill in mid-air? Remember childhood memories of the playground climbing frame and swings? Our rope games and zip-wire may just be the thing for you! Challenge yourself on three of our rope obstacles in a beautiful forest setting in Kitulgala.

Formerly Ceylon, is of high importance to the Sri Lankan economy and the world market. The country is the world's fourth largest producer of tea. In 1995 Sri Lanka was the world's leading exporter of tea, (rather than producer) The humidity, cool temperatures, and rainfall in the country's central highlands provide a climate that favours the production of high quality tea. The industry was introduced to the country in 1867 by James Taylor, the British planter in 1852.

If you are looking for authentic traditional products, Nuwara Eliya is a good place to visit. The majority of products sold in this products are made by the local population. it is a must that you find some thick clothes to keep you warm! Visit the market on New Bazaar Street and get yourself a real outdoor outfit – you will be ready to go in no time.

The coldest and windiest location in Sri Lanka consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island. In view of the large number of endemic flora and fauna species.

You will got on the train that was built by the British in the Colonial times a and probably hasn't changed much since then. The views are amazing, zig zagging around the mountains, through tea plantations and across stunning bridges! The journey is around three hours trip.

This 99.6ft high bridge, This bridge is also called 'The Bridge in the sky' due to the sheer hight. this bridge is built entirely of solid rocks, bricks and cement without using a single piece of steel. The bridge was finally commissioned in 1921. There is a popular story to say that when construction work was commenced on the bridge.

Small Adam's Peak, which is also known as Punchi Sri Pada in Sinhala, is situated in Ella, It is a short walk of 45 mins from Ella to the Little Adam's Peak. You will pass by a tea plantation on the way up there. Your climb awards you a spendid view of Ella Gap and the surrounding landscape.

It currently ranks as one of the widest falls in the country. This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop. During the local wet season, the waterfall turns into what is said to resemble an areca flower with withering petals. But this is not the case in the dry season, where the flow of water reduces dramatically. The falls form part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary.

The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana school of thought. The statues date back to the 10th century. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoed robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.

The national park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir.

was built during the colonial period when the British were ruling our country. It was originally designed in 1889 by James Douglas and constructed by William Douglas of Imperial Lighthouse Services. Dondra Light house is the highest lighthouse in Asia. It is 161feet in height and contains 7 floors, 14 two panel yellow colour windows and 196 steps to the top.

Kosgoda is famous for its turtle hatchery- operated by the Wild Life Protection Society of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1981 to protect Sri Lanka's turtles from extinction. The beaches of Sri Lanka are the nesting grounds for five species of marine turtles. They are the Green Turtle, the Leatherback, the Hawksbill, the Loggerhead and the Olive Ridley. All 5 species have been recorded to nest along specific areas of Sri Lanka's coast.

Whale observers gather to watch an awesome display of power & beauty of one of the largest, intelligent, aquatic mammals on this earth. Southern Sri Lanka one of the best place in the world for seeing Blue whales. The biggest whale is the blue whale, which grows to be about 94 feet (29 m) long - the height of a 9-story building. Adult blue whales have no predators except man.

An age old method of catching fish, very primitive and poor in results terming with today's commercial fishing perspective, but ads on beauty and uniqueness to the countries deep south coast line, as a icon of the fishing folk in Sri Lanka. A major attraction at the south cost, stilt fishing till date is continued by the locals owing to the good will gifts by the locals and the foreign visitor that adds on apart to the catch from the sea.

In the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards, The heritage value of the fort has been recognized by the UNESCO and the site has been inscribed as a cultural heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site under criteria iv, for its unique exposition of "an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture.