Explore the cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka
No Sri Lanka tour is complete without a trip to the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. In this article, we share important things you should know about the Sri Lanka cultural triangle.
The cultural triangle is an area located in the north-central part of the country that has a great historical value. Concentrated with ancient Buddhist temples, monasteries, stupas, sculptures, cities and kingdoms, the cultural triangle is a must-visit area to get a peek at the dazzled ancient civilizations of the island. The cultural triangle is dotted with many priceless ancient sites; however, below we have listed some places you must visit in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka.
- Tours to Cultural Triangle. When it comes to the Tours to Sri Lanka, many travel and tourism companies offer different kinds of packages to cover the cultural aspects of Sri Lanka. The cultural tours will cover Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy as main destinations with significant cultural and historical value.
- Sigiriya. The Lion rock fortress is another UNESCO world heritage site you can find in the cultural triangle. As the name suggests, it’s a rock fortress built on top of a 660 ft tall column of rock by King Kashyapa(473 to 495 CE). With water fountains, water pools, pavilions, water gardens and murals, the Sigiriya lion rock fortress lies on the top of the list of attractions to visit in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka.
- Kandy. Being the number one cultural city in the country, Kandy is one of the must-visit cities during your Sri Lanka cultural triangle exploration. The city is home to a UNESCO world heritage site- the temple of the tooth where lord buddha’s tooth relic rests which is the number one attraction of Kandy. With several museums and cultural shows full of traditional performances, Kandy is one of the best attractions of the cultural triangle to absorb the essence of the island.