| Sri Lanka is formally known as the Democratic | | | | Ridi Vihara means Silver Temple and it is |
| Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. It an | | | | called so because in the 2nd century BC, |
| island-country located 31 kilometers to the | | | | silver ore was discovered here. It is |
| southern coast of India. The major tourist | | | | believed that a king set up the complex as a |
| attractions in Sri Lanka are the islands and | | | | sign of gratefulness for the discovery of |
| beaches located in the southern and eastern | | | | silver which helped him complete his other |
| parts of the country, primeval heritage sites | | | | construction projects. Within the cave sits a |
| located in the interior of the country and | | | | gold-plated statue of the Buddha. You must |
| verdant green resorts located in the | | | | not miss the nearby Upper Temple when you |
| mountainous areas of the country. Since | | | | visit Ridi Vihara. Panduwasnuwara is a fine |
| tourism is one of the main industries in the | | | | tourist attraction that is overlooked most of |
| country, Hotels in Sri Lanka leave no stone | | | | the times. The ruin of this 12th century |
| unturned to make the best of their lodgers | | | | capital of Parakramabahu is worth a visit. A |
| stay. The city hotels and resorts offer | | | | quiet and a serene place to unwind… no |
| excellent ambience, service and facilities to | | | | many visit this place. The site covers an |
| their guest's delight. | | | | area of about 50 acres and makes a good place |
| | | | for archaeological exploration. Aukana |
| Some of the well regions in Sri Lanka include | | | | Buddha stands 12m tall and folklore has it |
| Galle, Colombo- capital city, Kandy among | | | | that the sculpture was built during the reign |
| many others. Kandy is listed in the world | | | | of Dhatusena in the 5th century - however |
| heritage site and also one of the best | | | | some source date it to the 12th -13th |
| tourist sites in Sri Lanka. Sited 116 km from | | | | century. The best time to savor the beauty of |
| Colombo, the region is home to the Temple of | | | | the statue is during the dawn when the rays |
| Tooth which has the tooth relic of Lord | | | | of the sun fall on makes it look heavenly. |
| Buddha. A10-day parade called the Esala | | | | |
| Perahera is a great attraction of the city. | | | | An accommodation in Sri Lanka is easy to find |
| Koggala is located in southern region of the | | | | and is available in various price brackets |
| country, at a distance of 130km from Colombo. | | | | and categories. Sri Lanka Hotels are well |
| The region boasts of one of the most | | | | equipped with the best of facilities and |
| excellent beach and the historical Madol | | | | render world class service. Whether you are |
| Duwa. Arugam Bay is place that is high on | | | | looking for a five star luxurious hotel, a |
| places of interest and is famous for balmy | | | | mid range hotel or a low cost budget |
| beaches. | | | | hotel… you will find it all here. Hotel |
| | | | Sri Lanka is well known for their hospitality |
| Sri Lanka is known for its rich historical | | | | and trusted for their opulent service all |
| and cultural heritage. The temple of Ridi | | | | across the world. |
| Vihara is a beautiful structure. The world | | | | |