Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's historic capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the North Central province, 206 km from Colombo. This sacred city is a top tourist spot with revered landmarks like Ruwanweliseya, Jethawanaramaya, Abhayagiriya, and Thuparama Dagobas. The city's grand man-made tanks reflect its ancient splendor, cherished by Buddhists.
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. The name refers to a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 metres high.
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.
Polonnaruwa the second Capital of Sri Lanka located in the North Central part of the Island. This ancient city was home to few great kings who ruled in the 12th century.The "Tank based Civilization" which was initiated in the early Anuradhapura period came to its highest point creating the colossal tanks. With that, this tiny Island was known as the "Granary of the East". Much of the great works during the time can be clearly visible.