Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, is an awe-inspiring testament to ancient engineering and artistic brilliance. Rising dramatically from the surrounding jungle, this rock fortress stands as a marvel of ancient architecture and design. Dating back to the 5th century, it served as a fortified palace for King Kasyapa and later became a Buddhist monastery. Its magnificent frescoes, landscaped gardens, and panoramic views attract visitors from across the globe, offering a glimpse into Sri Lanka's rich history and cultural heritage.

Wilpattu National Park was started in 1905 as a sanctuary for wildlife and was upgraded into a National Park in 1938. With a size of 1,317 square kilometers, it’s one of the oldest and largest national parks in Sri Lanka. It hosts a variety of vegetation, over 30 species of mammals, and several tens of species of birds and reptiles. Included in the list are threatened, rare and endemic species such as the Sri Lankan elephant, Sri Lankan sloth bear, Sri Lankan leopard, Sri Lankan axis deer, tufted grey langur, water buffalo, sambhur, spotted deer, painted stork, the open bill, little cormorant, Sri Lankan junglefowl, garganey, pintail, whistling teal, spoonbill,

Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, is an awe-inspiring testament to ancient engineering and artistic brilliance. Rising dramatically from the surrounding jungle, this rock fortress stands as a marvel of ancient architecture and design. Dating back to the 5th century, it served as a fortified palace for King Kasyapa and later became a Buddhist monastery. Its magnificent frescoes, landscaped gardens, and panoramic views attract visitors from across the globe, offering a glimpse into Sri Lanka's rich history and cultural heritage.