Sigiriya is a 5th-century ancient rock fortress and palace in Sri Lanka, built by King Kashyapa on a 200-meter-high rock. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ruins of an upper palace on the flat summit, lower palaces below, a famous Lion Gate, and a Mirror Wall with ancient frescoes. The site is also known for its elaborate water and boulder gardens and represents a significant example of ancient Sri Lankan urban planning, engineering, and art.

Minneriya National Park is a Sri Lankan park famous for its large elephant population, especially the annual "Gathering" of hundreds of elephants at the Minneriya Tank during the dry season (July to September). It features tropical dry forest, grasslands, and wetlands, and offers jeep safaris to see elephants along with other wildlife like leopards, deer, and over 160 bird species.

The Dambulla Cave Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka featuring five sacred caves carved into a towering rock face, filled with ancient murals and over 150 Buddha statues. It is known for its intricate frescoes depicting Buddhist stories, its panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, and its status as a spiritual and artistic masterpiece that requires climbing 985 stairs to access.