Are you the adventurous type looking for a holiday that encompasses a personal challenge? If so, then the Adams Peak Pilgrimage climb in Sri Lanka maybe something you would want to include on your next tour.
The Adams Peak Pilgrimage season is nearly on us – starting on the Full Moon (Poya) Day in December (12th December 2016) and finishing on the Full Moon (Poya) day in May (10th May 2017).
These Full Moon Poya Days have huge significance for Buddhists – each one is a significant day in the life of Lord Buddha.
Full Moon (Poya) day of December marks the arrival of the Bo tree sapling in Anuradhapura. This sapling was taken from the very tree under which Buddha reached enlightenment.
Full Moon (Poya) day of May celebrates the 3 key events in Lord Buddha’s life – his birthday, enlightenment and passing away.
Sri Lanka is a magnet for travellers looking to explore the finest cultural and historic sites in the world, with the small island containing six archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Sites alone – that’s more than Egypt.
While the main cultural gems are world famous – such as the Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock, Temple of the Tooth and Anuradhapura City – there are countless other hidden historic and cultural treasures waiting to be explored across the island.
We have picked five such sites which come highly recommended for your Sri Lankan tour.
We continue with our pick of five hidden cultural treasures of Sri Lanka, looking at the Aluvihare Rock Temple, Yapahuwa Rock Fortress and the towering Avukana Buddha statue.
An awe inspiring cluster of ancient cities, mysterious ruins and spectacular fortresses, The Cultural Triangle is the heart of Sri Lanka’s incredible cultural heritage and rich history.
Browse our collection of pics taken from across various sites within The Cultural Triangle and checkout our various Sri Lankan tours to experience their magic first hand!
Sri Lanka has been the focal point of Buddhist teachings since the third century BC. Today, over 70% of the population of the small island are Buddhists.
With more than 2,000 years of practicing Buddhism and culture, Sri Lanka can boast its ancient Buddhist temples like few places in the world. What’s more, because Buddhism is still the islands primary region, you can heighten your experience of visiting the Buddhist temples of Sri Lanka by coinciding it when the time of one of the many festivals that takes place.
The following are a few of the prominent temples you can see during a Sri Lankan tour:
