Saturday, March 8, 2008

Sigiriya Rock


Sigiriya or the Lion Rock in Sri Lanka is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. This impregnable rock fortress was built by King Kasyapa in the 5th century AD.

This legendary place in the sky rises a majestic 600 feet above the surrounding jungle. Equipped with a sophisticated water system, a gallery of paintings, pavilions and courtyards at its summit and landscaped with pleasure gardens at ground level, this ancient wonder was designed to cater to everyday life of royalty in the illustrious past.

Visitors are highly attracted to this place for its historical value and for the adventurous rock climbing opportunity that uplift the spirit for reaching the skies while your feet are still on solid ground...






Minneriya National Park


Minneriya National Park is Sri Lanka's one of the most prime and famous place for eco tourism.

Spread over 8890 hectares, this wildlife park consists of both evergreen woodland and grassy scrub areas. A variety of different animal species are ruling this beautiful terrain namely elephants, leopards, deers on the land whilst birds - the island's avian denizens ruling the the skies all over them. Yet the intense aspect of the Minneriya Park is the Minneriya Tank built by the King Mahasena in the 3rd century AD.

If you are a wildlife lover and ready for an adventures safari in a deep jungle with your binoculars to zoom-in, Minneriya is yet another ideal place for you to lay your footprints and take only the beautiful wild memories back home...