{"id":18798,"date":"2022-02-21T08:30:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T08:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=18798"},"modified":"2022-12-09T15:43:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T15:43:39","slug":"unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka&#8217;s UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Quick Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sri Lanka, known as <strong>&#8220;the tear of India&#8221;,<\/strong> is a little yet amazing island with lots of history and rich culture. There are eight world heritage sites assigned by UNESCO in Sri Lanka. These sites are rich in history and still very attractive to see. Each place is very rich in history. Today we are going to discuss all the eight world heritage sites of Sri Lanka in this piece of information.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#here-is-the-list-of-top-8-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\" >Here is the list of Top 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#1-antiquated-city-of-sigiriya-1982\" >1. Antiquated City of Sigiriya (1982)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#2-hallowed-city-of-anuradhapura-1982\" >2. Hallowed City of Anuradhapura (1982)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#3-ancient-city-of-polonnaruwa-1982\" >3. Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (1982)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#4-holy-city-of-kandy-1988\" >4. Holy City of Kandy (1988)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#5-old-town-of-galle-and-its-fortifications-1988\" >5. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (1988)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#6-sinharaja-forest-reserve-1988\" >6. Sinharaja Forest Reserve (1988)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#7-brilliant-temple-of-dambulla-1991\" >7. Brilliant Temple of Dambulla (1991)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\/#8-focal-highlands-of-sri-lanka-2010\" >8. Focal Highlands of Sri Lanka (2010)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"here-is-the-list-of-top-8-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-sri-lanka\"><\/span>Here is the list of Top 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-antiquated-city-of-sigiriya-1982\"><\/span>1. Antiquated City of Sigiriya (1982)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Antiquated-City-of-Sigiriya-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Antiquated City of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Antiquated-City-of-Sigiriya-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Antiquated-City-of-Sigiriya-Sri-Lanka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Antiquated-City-of-Sigiriya-Sri-Lanka-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Antiquated-City-of-Sigiriya-Sri-Lanka-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sigiriya, the eighth marvel of the old world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/sigiriya-tours\/\">Sigiriya<\/a> also called <strong>&#8220;The Lion Rock&#8221;,<\/strong> is both a stone fort and castle built by King Kashyapa at the finish of the fifth century. There is a large passage of lion shape. Therefore, it is also called the Lion Rock.<\/p>\n<p>On the top of the castle, there are very brilliant canvases. These canvases make the Sigiriya the most fascinating place in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is famous for its extraordinary plant nursery. Some of the plants of the nurseries are from the time of the eighth century.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> Climbing the Sigirya Rock is certainly not a simple task. You need a proper pair of shoes and other important equipment to climb that rock.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-hallowed-city-of-anuradhapura-1982\"><\/span>2. Hallowed City of Anuradhapura (1982)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18800 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hallowed-City-of-Anuradhapura-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Hallowed City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hallowed-City-of-Anuradhapura-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hallowed-City-of-Anuradhapura-Sri-Lanka-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hallowed-City-of-Anuradhapura-Sri-Lanka-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hallowed-City-of-Anuradhapura-Sri-Lanka-768x558.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/anuradhapura-tours\/\">Anuradhapura<\/a> is the support of ancient Sri Lankan development and the holy center point of the Buddhism island. There are lots of religious communities and other traditional stuff that are the main focus of the tourists. It further contains the blessed 2,000-year-old Bo Tree, developed from a sapling of the Bhodi tree<\/p>\n<p>It is said that under this tree the ruler Buddha achieved illumination. This old city is most famous one of the world&#8217;s major archeological destinations and flaunts the most uncovered Buddha&#8217;s traditions and history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> Some of these cities are getting destroyed slowly. You must visit these things before they completely disappear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for Sri Lanka Trip:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-sri-lanka-itinerary.html\">4 Nights 5 Days Sri Lanka Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-sri-lanka-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Sri Lanka Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/tour-packages\/6-nights-7-days-srilanka-tour-itinerary.html\">7 Days Best of Sri Lanka Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-srilanka-tour-itinerary.html\">8 Days Sri Lanka Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/tour-packages\/10-days-srilanka-culture-tour-itinerary.html\">10 Days Sri Lanka Culture Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/tour-packages\/srilanka-maldives-tour-itinerary.html\">Srilanka with Maldives Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-ancient-city-of-polonnaruwa-1982\"><\/span>3. Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (1982)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ancient-City-of-Polonnaruwa-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ancient-City-of-Polonnaruwa-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ancient-City-of-Polonnaruwa-Sri-Lanka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ancient-City-of-Polonnaruwa-Sri-Lanka-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ancient-City-of-Polonnaruwa-Sri-Lanka-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Polonnaruwa is generally the second most old city of Sri Lanka. It was the primary capital of Anuradhapura. Its deeply done work, awesome middle age design, incredible water system offices, and green climate present an extraordinary Polonnaruwa to tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa is considered one of the most outstanding archeological artifact destinations in Sri Lanka. Include the Brahmanic landmarks worked by the Cholas and the great religion of nursery city developed by Parakramabahu I in the twelfth century.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> Polonnaruwa is a small city. You must take a bicycle on rent to explore the ancient city more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-holy-city-of-kandy-1988\"><\/span>4. Holy City of Kandy (1988)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kandy-Temple-of-the-Tooth-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Kandy Temple of the Tooth, Sri Lanka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kandy-Temple-of-the-Tooth-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kandy-Temple-of-the-Tooth-Sri-Lanka-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kandy-Temple-of-the-Tooth-Sri-Lanka-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kandy-Temple-of-the-Tooth-Sri-Lanka-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The temple of the Tooth is respected by Buddhists around the world. This temple is present in this city only. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/kandy-tours\/\">Kandy<\/a> is known as Sri Lanka&#8217;s traditional capital and home to the Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. It is one of Sri Lanka&#8217;s holiest sanctums.<\/p>\n<p>If you visit the city by the month of July or August then you may experience the Kandy Esala Perehera, a yearly custom of the Sacred Tooth Temple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> Cover the distance of Colombo to Kandy. You can experience Kandy&#8217;s famous traditional dance also.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-old-town-of-galle-and-its-fortifications-1988\"><\/span>5. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (1988)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Town-of-Galle-and-its-Fortifications-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications, Sri Lanka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Town-of-Galle-and-its-Fortifications-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Town-of-Galle-and-its-Fortifications-Sri-Lanka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Town-of-Galle-and-its-Fortifications-Sri-Lanka-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Old-Town-of-Galle-and-its-Fortifications-Sri-Lanka-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Galle is famous for its European architecture. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/galle-tours\/\">Galle<\/a> is the principal city and port on the south coast. Worked by Europeans, the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications show the association of European design and South Asian customs. There are two main entries to the Fort, containing the Dutch Coat of Arms on one side and the British on the other.<\/p>\n<p>Houses with deep work are made from Dutch and British time frames. A lot of houses have become store shops and hotels or rental apartments. Dutch Reformed Church, National Maritime Museum, Old Dutch Hospital, and the New Orient Hotel are the famous spots to visit under the fortification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> An amazing method for seeing the old town is from on the fort dividers at sunset.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Must-Visit Sri Lanka Most Famous Destinations:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/negombo-tours\/\">Negombo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/colombo-tours\/\">Colombo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/bentota-tours\/\">Bentota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/yala-national-park-tours\/\">Yala National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/nuwara-eliya-tours\/\">Nuwara Eliya<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/pasikuda-tours\/\">Pasikuda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/jaffna-tours\/\">Jaffna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/arugam-bay-tours\/\">Arugam Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/batticaloa-tours\/\">Batticaloa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/trincomalee-tours\/\">Trincomalee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/haputale-tours\/\">Haputale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/hikkaduwa-tours\/\">Hikkaduwa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/hambantota-tours\/\">Hambantota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/mannar-tours\/\">Mannar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/kalpitiya-tours\/\">Kalpitiya<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/srilanka\/tangalle-tours\/\">Tangalle<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-sinharaja-forest-reserve-1988\"><\/span>6. Sinharaja Forest Reserve (1988)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18804 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sinharaja-Forest-Rreserve-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Sinharaja Forest Rreserve, Sri Lanka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sinharaja-Forest-Rreserve-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sinharaja-Forest-Rreserve-Sri-Lanka-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sinharaja-Forest-Rreserve-Sri-Lanka-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sinharaja-Forest-Rreserve-Sri-Lanka-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also known as <strong>&#8220;Realm of the Lion&#8221;,<\/strong> Sinharaja Forest Reserve is an important public park of Sri Lanka and has been pronounced a Biosphere Reserve because of its importance to the island&#8217;s environment. Sinharaja is the nation&#8217;s last undisturbed area of essential tropical rainforest.<\/p>\n<p>It is home to a lot of uncommon endangering species. It includes warm-blooded animals, butterflies, birds, fish, reptiles, and creatures of land and water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> Without rainy months (August to September, and January to early April) are the best times to visit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-brilliant-temple-of-dambulla-1991\"><\/span>7. Brilliant Temple of Dambulla (1991)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dambulla-Cave-Golden-Temple-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Dambulla Cave Golden Temple, Sri Lanka\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dambulla-Cave-Golden-Temple-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dambulla-Cave-Golden-Temple-Sri-Lanka-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dambulla-Cave-Golden-Temple-Sri-Lanka-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dambulla Cave sanctuary is Sri Lanka&#8217;s biggest rock cave sanctuary based on a 600-feet high stone. The brilliant Temple of Dambulla is the biggest and best-saved sanctuary in Sri Lanka. It has five hollow caves and 157 sculptures of the Lord Buddha. The caves, rocks, and sanctuary are from all the way back to the first century BC.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can see the value in many-sided and fragile artworks covering the roof and dividers in the sanctuary. Its archeological arrangements make this place different<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> Make sure to take your shoes off before entering the cave region. It is their rule but beware of stones.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-focal-highlands-of-sri-lanka-2010\"><\/span>8. Focal Highlands of Sri Lanka (2010)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18806 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Focal-Highlands-of-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Focal Highlands of Sri Lanka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Focal-Highlands-of-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Focal-Highlands-of-Sri-Lanka-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Focal-Highlands-of-Sri-Lanka-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Focal-Highlands-of-Sri-Lanka-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It has three places to visit that are, the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, the Horton Plains National Park, and the Conservation Forest. Adam&#8217;s Peak is the most elevated point, which has turned into a huge place for Buddhist travelers.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a biodiversity area of interest with an amazing scope of endangered species. For example the western-purple-confronted langur, the slim loris, and the Sri Lankan panther.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top Tip:<\/strong> The weather is cool from January to April and is the best time to visit the place.<\/p>\n<p>These were the eight heritage sites of Sri Lanka. Each site has its own importance and attraction to see. The sites are rich in history and you can hire a guide at each site to explore the place more. You will hear lots of history stories there. 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