Ancient city of Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa was the second capital of sri lanka after the destruction of Anuradhapura in 1993 it comprises ,beside the Brahminic monuments built by the Cholas .the monumental ruins of the fabulous garden - city by parakrmabahu in the 12th century.

 

                                           

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

located in south - west sri lanka , Sinharaja is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest .more than 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. there much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of sri lanka 's endemic species of mammals and butterflies , as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians.

                                               

Sacred city of Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura was sri lanka's first planned city and the first historical capital of sri lanka founded in 5th century BC gives a fascinating glimpse of a stately , well stately , well laid - out-pre Christian metropolis of massive Buddhist shrines and monasteries , splendid palaces, pavilions , and parks , bathing ponds and vast reservoirs , many of them are masterpieces of architecture , art sculpture and engineering.anuradhpura offers a host of memorable sightseeing highlights.