Shrinith's Tours - Srilanka

05/02/2018

Sri lanka Naval Head Office - Galle

17/10/2017

Dodanduwa Beach

17/10/2017

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17/10/2017

04/08/2017

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Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa a world heritage site dates back to the 11th and 13th century A.D. offering many attractions to its visitors. Known as the medieval capital of the country it is situated 216km fro the city of Colombo in the North East of Colombo. This ancient kingdom reveals its past glory by way of the “Sea of Parakrama” a gigantic 2400 hectare tank built by King Parakramabahu 1 in 1153-86. Also seen are the remains of the Royal Citadel, the Royal Pavilion, Council Chambers and Relic house with its stone sculptured guard stones and moonstones. The many dagabos and shrines and impressive monuments add interest to this ancient royal capital. At the famous Gal Viharaya one can see the massive granite boulders bearing the sculpturing masterpieces of the colossal standing, seated and reclining Buddha

04/08/2017

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Dambulla Rock Cave Temple

Dambullais a historically important site which was founded in the 1st century BC by King Valagamba and is now an important part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle as declared by UNESCO. It consists of over a vast, isolated rock mass with over 80 caves, most of them having been used by the monks for retreat and meditation, while 5 of the caves hold most of the valuable statues, sculptures and wall paintings. Some of these frescoes are over 2,000 years old and the 14 meter large recumbent Buddha carved out of rock is a sight that promises to hold the viewer spellbound. For those interested in viewing Sri Lanka’s ancient art…Dambulla is a perfect art gallery. In the surrounding area to the caves is another phenomenal historical site situated in the heart of the jungle. Considered to be the oldest garden in Sri Lanka is the “Namal Uyana” or Iron Wood Forest and the largest Rose Quartz Mountain range in South Asia, with its white, rose and violet colour quartz deposits dating back to over 500 million years can be seen here