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The Ramayana Trail of Sri Lanka: A Legendary Journey Through Myth, Nature and Ancient Stories

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My Journey Through the Land of Ravana, Sita and Hanuman During my visits to Sri Lanka, I had the opportunity to explore some of the most fascinating places connected with the legendary stories of King Ravana, Princess Sita, Lord Rama and Hanuman . Each journey took me through breathtaking landscapes, from the mist covered mountains of the central highlands to the ancient temples and beautiful coastal regions of the island. To explore the legendary Ramayana Trail, I travelled across several regions of Sri Lanka, including Ella, Nuwara Eliya, the North Western Province and the island's southern coast. Along the way, I visited many places deeply connected with the ancient epic, such as the majestic Ravana Falls, the peaceful Sita Amman Kovil, the breathtaking landscapes of Maha Eliya Thenna (Horton Plains), the iconic Rama Sethu (Adam's Bridge), the legendary Ashoka Vatika (Hakgala Botanical Garden), the scenic Dunhinda Falls and the ancient temples of Munneswaram Kovil and Kones...

Incredible Proud History Full of Spirit - Sacred City of Anuradhapura - Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is a country with a rich and great ancient history spanning 1000 years. One of the most famous historic capitals is the sacred Buddhist city Anuradhapura is estimated 2500-3000 years old. It was the Sri Lanka's very first capital of 4th century BC to 11th century AD. Isurumuni Lovers Rock Carving Anuradhapura was the heart of gorgeous Sinhalese Buddhist civilization. It is an attractive place to visit if you wish to learn a bit more about the interesting history and rich culture of this beautiful country.Ruled by 113 successive Kings and 4 queens, Anuradhapura is a majestic place of magnificent palaces, beautiful gardens, giant stupas, elegant sculptures and grand Buddhist Temples. It is in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, Kandy , Sigiriya ,Dambulla, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. Ancient Ruins The 3 major ‘Stupa’ (a dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine)- 'Ruwanweliseya', 'Mirisawetiya', 'Jethawanaramaya' are the biggest architectu...

Glorious Citadel 8th Wonder Of the World , Sigiriya Lion Rock - Sri Lanka

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Magnificent Granite Sigiriya Rock A Dream Journey to the Lion Rock During our December holiday in Sri Lanka, one destination was at the top of my 9 year old son’s wish list Sigiriya Rock Fortress . He had heard fascinating stories about this ancient wonder and was extremely curious to see it with his own eyes. His biggest dream was to climb all the way to the top by himself and discover the mysterious ruins hidden above the clouds. Our journey to Sigiriya began in Kandy, where we first visited the magnificent Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka. After experiencing the peaceful and spiritual atmosphere of the temple, we spent the night in Kandy. The next day, we set off on our day trip to Sigiriya with our family. Want to discover our experience at this sacred temple? 👉 Read our article: The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy The journey itself was an enjoyable experience, passing through beautiful landscapes, small villages, gre...