Steeped in history, the enchanting island of Sri Lanka is home to some truly awe-inspiring ruins such as those found in Anuradhapura which take one back to the time kings ruled the land. While Anuradhapura is around 206 kms from the commercial capital Colombo, it is approximately 80 kms from Sigiriya which can be reached via an air taxi Sri Lanka service such as Cinnamon Air. It provides air taxi tours Sri Lanka to various parts of the island ensuring you can see the full gamut of sites the island is home to.
The country’s first capital, Anuradhapura goes back to 400 B.C and was a well planned out city built around water tanks used for irrigation, huge temples and monasteries and picturesque gardens. Today while you will find ruins of many of these ancient structures, it nevertheless provides a fascinating insight into the grandeur that once was. As you explore Anuradhapura which has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, make sure to visit such sites as the Thuparama Temple which is the country’s oldest dagoba, Ruwanveli Seya, a characteristically white stupa, Abhayagiri which is the area’s biggest monastery complex and the numerous stone pillars of Lovamahapaya. A visit to Anuradhapura is a visit to the golden age of Sri Lanka.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
