Top Buddhist Tourist places in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is famous for sandy beaches, sunshine,  tropical weather, ancient ruines, elephants, tea, cricket, wildlife. Sri  Lankan visitor manufacturing is booming after finishing 30 years of  war. Every month number of tourists increasing. 30 years before no body  visited Maldvies, all Europeon, American, Asian tourists came to Sri  Lanka to enjoy sandy beaches and sunshine.
1. Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura  is one of the olden capitals of Sri Lanka, well-known for its  well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan people. From the 4th century BC,  it was the capital of Sri Lanka until the start of the 11th century AD.  During this period it remained one of the most steady and durable  centers of political power and city life in South Asia. The olden city,  considered blessed to the Buddhist world, is today surrounded by  monasteries covering an area of over sixteen square miles (40 km²).  Anuradhapura is also significant in Hindu legend as the fabled capital  of the Asura King Ravana in the Ramayana.

2. Arugambay
Arugam  Bay is located on the Indian Ocean in the waterless zone of Sri Lanka's  southeast beach. The Arugam Bay is situated 320 km due east of Colombo.  It is a well-liked surfing and tourist goal. Due to its attractiveness among low budget tourists, the area has managed a slow revival. By  private initiatives only. The main road through town has still not been  repaved. Work is in growth to improve road access to the area. But in  Arugam Bay itself, little has altered. As late as May, 2009 no help has  been received from any official foundation or international  organizations. An omission is ungraceful support for fishing folk as  well as many school reconstruction programs, resulting in a continuance  to provide only separatist schools for each community.

3. Bentota
A  Sri Lankan coastal city well-known for golden beaches, Bentota is  located on the southern coastal angle of the Galle District of the  Southern Province. The town is a well-liked tourist place. It is  particularly well-known among the foreign tourists. The name comes from a  mythological story which dates back to kings time saying a demon called  Bem ruled this river ( total = river bank). Bentota hosts a handful of  world proclaim hotels. It is the hosting land for the well-known Sri  Lankan Jeweler Aida. Bentota also delivers an olden art of curing called  Ayurveda. Bentota is also famous for its making in Toddy. An alcoholic  drink made out of coconut nectar. The city's population is probable to  be between 25,000-50,000.

4. Beruwela
Beruwela  is a little resort town in the south western coastal girdle of Sri  Lanka. The name Beruwela is derivative from the Sinhalese word Beruwela  (the place where the sail is lower). It marks the spot for the first  Muslim completion on the island, recognized by Arab traders in the  region of the 8th century AD. Large populations of Sri Lankan Moors,  many of them are gem merchants, still live in the town-- mainly in the  "China Fort". Msjid-ul-Abrar, a landmark of Beruwela and Sri Lanka's  oldest mosque, was built by Arab traders on a gravel peninsula  overlooking the town.     

5. Bundala National Park
Situated  about fifteen kilometers east of Hambantota Bundala National Park is  one of Sri Lanka's leading destinations for birdwatchers, caring an  important area of coastal marshland well-known for its plentiful sea  (and other) birdlife. The park is also home to large populations of  elephants, marshland & estuarine crocodiles, turtles & other  fauna, as well as the leopard. Stretching along the coast east of  Hambantota, Bundala National Park is model for instant satisfaction: in a  four hour jeep ride, we can see elephants, 8ft crocs, giant squirrels  & flamingoes. Afternoon safaris in the waterless period (December -  May) provide visitors with the best possibility of seeing the nature.

6. Colombo
The  name "Colombo", first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, is believed  to be derived from the standard Sinhalese name Kolon thota, meaning  "port on the river Kelani". It has also been optional that the name may  be derivative from the Sinhalese name Kola-amba-thota which means  "Harbour with leafy mango trees". Due to its big harbour and its  strategic place along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known  to olden traders 2,000 years ago. However it was only made the capital  of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815,  and its condition as capital was retained when the nation became  self-governing in 1948. In 1978, when organizational functions were  moved to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Colombo was chosen as the commercial  capital of Sri Lanka. 

7. Dambulla
Major  attraction of the city include the biggest and greatest potted cave  temple complex of Sri Lanka, and the Rangiri Dambulla global Stadium,  well-known for being built in just 167 days. The city also boasts to  have the biggest rose quartz peak range in South Asia, and the Iron wood  forest, or Namal Uyana. Ibbankatuwa primitive burial site near Dambulla  cave temple complex is the newest archaeological site of significant  historical importance found in Dambulla, which is situated within 3  kilometers of the cave temples provided that proof on presence of native  civilisations long before the arrival of Indian power on the Island  nation.

8. Hikkaduwa - Coral reef & sandy beaches
Hikkaduwa  is a little town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the  Southern region, about 20 km north-west of Galle. Hikkaduwa is  well-known for its beach and corals. Villages affected were Telwatta,  Paraliya, Dodanduwa, Kahawa, and Rathgama. The place on the way from  Colombo to Galle on the well-known Galle road. It is principally a tourist destination, and serves as a great beach with options to surf, snorkel and enjoy the sun.

9. Kalpitiya
Despite  its natural attractiveness, the western peninsular area of KALPITIYA in  the Puttalam area of Sri Lanka is extraordinarily unhurt by visiting  the attractions.   But for those fortunate enough to visit, there's an overabundance of  things to see and do!  With the small close-knit fishing society  dominating the lives of the restricted people, visitors can get a real  approaching into working life away from the city.  After watching the  night fishing boats return in the morning, a visit to one of the fish  markets offers the opportunity to choose the evening meal straight from  the fresh catch!  The Dutch Fort and St Peter's Kerk church in the town  itself are motivating examples of Sri Lanka's rich history and colonial  past.  Leisurely boat rides up the lagoon and canoe trips down the river  are a pleasing way of exploring the coastline, whilst 4WD jeep rides  along the isolated sand dunes between the ocean and the lagoon offer a  unique way of watching the colourful evening sunsets.

10. Kandy
Kandy  in Sinhala, pronounced is the English name for the city of Maha Nuvara  (Senkadagalapura) in the centre of Sri Lanka. It is the capital of the  Central area and Kandy District. It dishonesty in the middle of hills in  the Kandy Valley which crosses a district of tropical plantations,  mostly tea. Kandy is one of the majority scenic cities in Sri Lanka.  Kandy is of both an administrative and sacred city. It is the capital of  the Central area and also of the administrative district of Kandy. 

11. Polonnaruwa
The  second most olden of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first stated  the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who beaten the Chola invaders in  1070 CE to come together the country once more under a local leader.

12. Sigiriya - 8th wonder of the world
Sigiriya  (Lion's rock) is an olden rock stronghold and castle/palace ruin  located in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, enclosed by the  remains of a widespread network of gardens, reservoirs, and other  structures. It is a popular tourist places,  also known for its earliest paintings (frescos), very similar to those  in the Ajanta Caves of India. The Sigiriya was built during the control  of King Kassapa I (AD 477 – 495), and it is one of the seven World  Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka.   

13. Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu  National Park is a park situated on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique  feature of this park is the continuation of “Willus” (Natural lakes) -  Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with  rainwater. Situated in the Northwest coast plain dry zone of Sri Lanka.  The park is situated 30km west Anuradhapura and placed in 26 km north of  Puttalam (in the region of 180 km north of Colombo). The park is 131,  693 hectares and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly  sixty lakes (Willu) and tanks are establishing increase throughout  Wilpattu. Wilpattu is one of the biggest and oldest National Parks in  Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world famous for its  Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population. The Leopard person in  Wilpattu is still not yet known.

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