Habarana is a very popular tourist destination for Safari lovers. Elephant back riding is also a main attraction in this small city. Habarana is located very close to the ancient rock and rock fortress, castles/palaces ruins of Sigiriya. Sigiriya is known world over and is considered as one of the wonders of the world. It is a must see place for anyone who is visiting Sri Lanka, and many people from all over the world visit the country, to see this world famous ruins. Habarana also has the nearest train station to both Dambulla and Sigiriya. One of the best Sigiriya Hotels is the Chaya Village, Habarana, which is located on 27 acres of luxurious land in front of a beautiful, shimmering lake. This luxurious hotel boasts around 94 superior rooms, 12 deluxe rooms, 2 suites amidst thousands of high rise trees that provide fruit, medicinal properties and plenty of shade. The hotel is a tranquil place, ideal for those who seek an adventure in nature, visitors may experience exotic paths. The location is a biodiversity hotspot that attracts the best of nature.
Sigiriya is located close to Habarana and visitors can explore this ancient palace, the name refers to a site of historical significance that is dominated by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters. The palace is built on the top of the rock and the sides are decorated with colorful frescos. These infamous frescos are classified as in the Anuradhapura period, and is considered one of the most unique, rare and oldest paintings in the world. The gardens of the Sigiriya city are one of the most important aspects of the site, as it is among the oldest landscaped gardens in the world. Harbarana is also very close to many rainforests such as the Minneriya and the Ritigala rainforests and many more, where there are many sightings of elephants, birds, peacocks and many more animals. Mainly Habarana is known for wild elephants. The wonderful constructions at the Ritigala rainforest, using solid granite stones, ponds, ruins of building foundations stairways made of solid granite are mesmerizing.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+
