Attractions in Central, Sri Lanka (725)
Sigiriya
44 Recommendations: 41 Favorable, 3 Critical
With the Addition of the new Museum. the site seems more complete. New toilets have also been proposed, and hopefully will be completed soon. The new car park is a great thing, but it is not complete yet. Some , but not all the items being sold by various people on site are not of good quality. All in all a great site to visit.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 474 days ago
Kandy
26 Recommendations: 26 Favorable,
Kandy is a City that has to offer the most to a visitor to our beautiful Island. It is still the cultural and arts and crafts center of Sri Lanka. While in Kandy, one can visit the Temple of the Tooth, the Botanical gardens of Peradeniya, Kandyan Dance Program, Kandy Lake, Gem Museum, Batik Factory, Wood Carving Center, The Kandy Market. A visit to the Mahaweli Riverside may gain one a view of the Elephants being bathed. One of the best times to visit Kandy, and specially the Botanical gardens is in the Months of April and May, when almost all the flowering trees are in full bloom. The highlight of Kandy is the Esala pageant, the Esala perahera, held each year over 10 days of pomp and pageantry, with the hundreds of dancers, musicians, flag bearers, nilames, flame twirlers and also the richly decorated Elephants numbering close to a hundred.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 719 days ago
Pitawala Mini World's End in Knuckles Range
24 Recommendations: 24 Favorable,
If you are trekking in the Knuckles Area, do not miss a chance to see this view, a drop of almost 300 meters. Pitawela Pathana is in itself a very nice and wonderful place to visit. A high plateau in the mountains, with quite a variation in the vegetation too.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 474 days ago
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
23 Recommendations: 23 Favorable,
Sigiriya is the Rock Fortress, built by King Kashyapa, to escape the wrath of his Half Brother, Mugalan/Moggallana, the rightful King. Sigiriya boasted of having the best landscaped garden of that time, the remnents of which can be seen even today. A fascinating place to visit and a world heritage site.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 720 days ago
Bambarakiri Ella
22 Recommendations: 22 Favorable,
One of the numerous waterfalls to be found in Sri Lanka. This is not a very high waterfall but nevertheless it is quite beautiful. If you are up to trekking to see it, then do go and see the beauty of it. There are other waterfalls in the Knuckles Range too.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 474 days ago
Yala National Park
22 Recommendations: 21 Favorable, 1 Critical
Yala National Park is probably the best National Park in Sri Lanka. There one has a chance of seeing the elusive Leopard and Sloth Bear, in addition to Elephants, Monkeys, Peacocks, Crocodiles and many other wild animals..............................
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 420 days ago
Pulasthi Statue
21 Recommendations: 21 Favorable,
A one of a kind statue in Sri Lanka. Believed to be that of the great King Parakramabahu, the greatest builder in the Polonnaruwa period. He was the one who brought a lot of glory and fame to Sri Lanka during that period. Well worth a visit on your travels.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 473 days ago
Nalanda Gedige
21 Recommendations: 21 Favorable,
A totally unexpected sight in the middle of the country. It is like you got to India suddenly. it is so typical of indian culture. It is a place well worth visiting and will not take up too much of your time. It was moved to accommodate one of the reservoirs, so is not in it's original position.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 473 days ago
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
20 Recommendations: 20 Favorable,
A must for the visitor to Sri Lanka. It is a huge attraction, but then , who would not want to see a herd of Elephants ? Specially the bath time in the River nearby and Bottle Feeding of the Smaller Elephants draw large crowds, both foreign and Local.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 474 days ago
Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha
21 Recommendations: 20 Favorable, 1 Critical
This is one of the most sacred places for Buddhists worldover. It is built like a palace, of a type to be found no where else in the world. it reflects the traditions and culture of the Sri Lankans. A must visit place for any tourist.
Reviewed by Anil Pathmaperuma
Updated 722 days ago
