Tourist Attractions

 

1. Royal Palace of Kandy 

The Royal Palace of Kandy, located in Kandy, is the final royal home of Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Kandy. Up until his overthrow by the British in 1815 with the help of Kandian chieftains, King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha was the last monarch to live there. Originally a part of an expansive palace complex that housed the Buddha's tooth relic in the Temple of the Tooth, as well as the Magul maduwa, the royal court. The heir apparent was the one holding the Tooth Relic, according to an old tradition. The Victorian-era structure, which was formerly home to the Kandy High Court, is located next to the Royal Palace.

located halfway between the main palace structure and the Temple of the The Tooth Relic is located in the Magul Maduwa, a wooden-pillared royal audience hall that King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha constructed in 1784 and used to host meetings for his royal court. The Kandyan Convention, which ended the last native kingdom on the island, was signed here on March 5, 1815, by the British and the Kandyian Chieftains (Radalas).

2.Sigiriya

This enormous rock formation, which rises from the surrounding flatlands, is not only a sight to behold as you get closer but also has important cultural and historical significance. A fort and palace from the fifth century made up the UNESCO World Heritage site. If you're willing to walk the 1,217 steps to the top of the rock, there is a system of winding paths and staircases. You'll see expansive views of the surrounding valley, come across prehistoric rock paintings by monks, and discover more about the kingdom that once inhabited this rock along the route. Arrive at the park at if you intend to complete the climb, which we strongly advise. 

 

3.Gregory Lake

 Originally, the region was a marshy bog at the base of the little hills that border the town. Sir William Gregory approved the damming of the Thalagala stream, which rises from Mount Pidurutalagala, in 1873 to provide additional land for the town's growth. In Assistant Government Agent for Nuwara Eliya, C. J. R. Le Masurier, stocked the lake with trout in 1881.

Between the town and Nanu Oya, a tunnel that runs to a hydroelectric station at 'Blackpool' was created in 1913 using the lake's waters. The town is still receiving electricity from the power plant today. Lake Gregory was utilized for recreational and water sports purposes in British times.

4.Galle Fort Clock Tower

Inside the Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka, is the Galle Clock Tower, also known as the Anthonisz Memorial Clock Tower. Standing where the old guard room once stood, the Clock Tower is a well-known landmark that provides a view of Moon Bastion in the middle. In honour of Dr. P. D. Anthonisz, the clock tower was built in 1883 with funds contributed by the populace of Galle. A design by John Henry Gues Landon served as its foundation [1]. A thankful patient named Mudaliyar Samson de Abrew Rajapakse was the only one who gave the clock.

5. Mirissa Beach

The largest fishing port on the south coast, Mirissa is well-known for its butterfish, mullet, snapper, and tuna. The town's first tourist accommodations were constructed in 1980, and by the middle of the 1990s, visitors were arriving in large numbers.