Top Things to do in Central Province
Top Restaurants in Central Province
What to do and see in Central Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Ancient Ruins
Discover the best top things to do in Central Province, Sri Lanka including Ceylon Moonstone, Sinhagiri, Kadadora Vihara, Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Menikdena Archaeological Reserve and Arboretum, Rangiri Dambullu Maha Viharaya, Shaun & Shane Tour Operators.
Restaurants in Central Province
1. Ceylon Moonstone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Biggest moonstone mine in Srilanka can buy moonstones cut and polished for lowest prices in the country
2. Sinhagiri
3. Kadadora Vihara
4. Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,335 reviews
Transportation provider for cheap rates in Sri Lanka.experience driver.have very good experience and driven more places in Sri Lanka with many people. We provide well maintained vehicles for tours and taxi service with very good drivers. We do city tours,cultural tours,safari,drops and pickups from airport and any place in Sri Lanka.
Reviewed By PaddyM570 - Kidmore End, United Kingdom
I am horribly afraid of heights and climbing a 600ft rock was not at the top of my list for this holiday! However, it was amazing and takes about 1 hour to make the climb via some fantastic, ancient rock art and it is certainly worth the climb to discover the ruins of the most amazing palace. I am still afraid of heights but sometimes you just have to seize these opportunities.
5. Menikdena Archaeological Reserve and Arboretum
6. Rangiri Dambullu Maha Viharaya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 38 reviews
The Turm “Rangiri’ came after gold coating done by King Nissankamalla(1187-1196). Still can observe the remains of the gold coat in some statues. King Maha Vijayaba(1056-1114),King Wikrama Bhahu(1360-1374) 5th Buwaneka Bhahu(1374-1408),King 1st Vimala Dharma Sooriya(1592-1604),King Senarath (1604-1635),King 2nd Vimala Dharma Sooriya(1687-1707),King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe(1747-1782)and King Rajadhi
Reviewed By srilankansafetour - Kirindiwela, Sri Lanka
On your way to Sigiriya, it is worth stopping over at Dambulla to catch a glimpse of these wonderful cave temples, ironwood forest and rose quartz mountain. This temple was built in the 1st century BC, by King Valagamba. Mahawansa (old book) says about invasion of seven Tamils from South India in Vlagamba’s reign, (103 BC). The king was unable to fight against them so he fled. Driven out of Anuradhapura by Tamil and remained in exile for 14 years. He came to Dambulla and took refuge in the cave for 14 years. In the meantime he collected an army and went back to Anuradhapura and regained the throne and his second reign was (89-77BC). After regaining the power the king wanted to show his gratitude to the temple. He converted this cave into an interior carved beautiful Buddhist temple. Before the valagamba’s arrival, this cave was donated to the Buddhist monks as dwelling place by king Saddhatissa (137-119 BC).Under the drip ledge of the main cave there is a Brahmi letter inscription. Many other King added to it later and by the 11th century, the caves had become a major religious place. King Nissankamalla gilded the caves and added about 70 Buddha statues in 1190 AD. During the 18th century, belong to kandyan period. This complex of the cave at Dambilla is one of the most impressive Buddhist temples in the world with its great number of Buddha statues and more than 20,000 feet paintings.Todat Dambulla is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO in 1991.
7. Shaun & Shane Tour Operators
Welcome to Shaun & Shane Tour Operators Sri Lanka, where all of your travel plans are taken care with style, sensibility, and comfort in mind. We provide day tours, private tours, custom taylor made tours and many other different types of tour packages that will satisfy your time here in Sri Lanka. So, come book with us now.
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