Narangala is a picturesque and magnificent mountain situated in the Badulla district of Uva province. The beautiful Narangala Mountain rises up to about 1527 meters and is the second highest mountain in the Uva province.
Rajagala is a heavily forested mountain situated 316 m (1038 ft.) above sea level in Ampara district. It is also known as Rassagala and Rajagalathena. The Rajagala archaeological site consists of over 500 ruins and artifacts of a Buddhist monastery, and is only second to the Mihintale monastery in Anuradhapura. This historically significant UNESCO-protected site spreads over a sprawling area of 300 acres. Photo credit @ajeetsrilanka
Little Adam’s Peak is a mountain situated on Passara Road in Ella. It is a very popular mountain for hiking among locals and foreigners. The mountain gets its name because of the similar shape to the holy mountain, Adam’s Peak. Little Adam’s Peak is 1141 meters high and is an easy climb with a clear pathway.
The Nilaveli Beach is situated in the coastal town of Nilaveli, which is about 16 km North of Trincomalee. It is a beautiful white sandy beach with waves ideal for surfing, diving and snorkeling. About 2 km into the sea is the famous Piegon Island and further up North is a cluster of reddish rocks known as the Red Rock Beach. Nilaveli is one of the finest and most beautiful beaches of Sri Lanka.
Pathirakali Amman Temple is a Hindu temple situated down New Moor Street in Trincomalee. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali who is a form of the goddess Kali Amman. Pathirakali Amman Temple is located close to the Swami Rock on which lies the Koneswaram Temple.
Arawakumbura Dunhinda Falls is situated in the Lunugala town in the Badulla district. It stands at a height of 45 meters and is full even during the dry season. The waterfall gets its name from the famous and beautiful Dunhinda Falls of which the spray of water forms a mist. Arawakumbura Dunhinda Falls is sourced from the Ibban Oya which is a tributary of the Gal Oya. The waterfall is visible from the Lunugala – Bibile Road.
Ruwanweli Maha Seya is a prominent Buddhist stupa situated in the ancient historic city of Anuradhapura. It was built by King Dutugemunu in 2nd century BC. It is regarded as a highly sacred and important religious site by Buddhists from around the world. Ruwanweli Maha Seya is also known by the names of “Swarnamali Chaitya”, “Rathnamali Chaitya” and “Mahathupa”. It belongs to the “Atamasthana” of Anuradhapura.
Sri Pada Temple (Adam’s Peak) - Nallathanniya - SriLanka
Sri Pada, also known as Adam’s Peak, is situated in the southern part of the central highlands in the Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts of Sri Lanka. It stands at a height of 2243 m and is regarded as a holy site by the Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians. The Buddhists believe that the 1.8 m rock formation near the summit of Sri Pada is the footprint of Lord Buddha
Dambulla Royal Cave Temple (Rangiri Dambulu Temple) is a Buddhist temple situated in Dambulla in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is a world heritage site and is also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla. Dambulla Royal Cave Temple is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock of the cave temple towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.
Mannar Fort is a defense fort which is situated in Mannar in North-western Sri Lanka. It was initially built by the Portuguese in 1560 and was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1696. It was later taken over by the British and at present it is occupied by the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka. Mannar Fort is located next to the new bridge which links the mainland to Mannar Island.