The major ancient historic sites in Sri Lanka, all UNESCO World Heritage sites: Sacred City of Anuradhapura and Mihintale, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Golden Temple of Dambulla, Ancient City of ...

Sri Lanka comes into focus on a 15-night journey, departing Aug. 15, that promises "hopscotching from one Unesco World Heritage Site to another." ...

If the call of sandy beaches, lush greenery, and cultural richness stirs your soul, then Sri Lanka deserves a spot on your ...

THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS By EVERYMAN It was on July 31, 2010 that UNESCO inscribed The Central Highlands of Sri Lanka comprising Horton Plains, Knuckles Conservation Forest and the Peak Wilderness- ...

Central Highlands, home to Sri Lanka leopard and other rare animals and plants, ... This region, sometimes cold and damp while the rest of the island roasts, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Minister of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has raised serious concerns over the growing number of ...

Sri Lanka's central highlands and a protected marine area in Hawaii, the only habitats of several endangered plant and animal species, have been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites, the ...

Among the functions of the Commission would be; operation of all UNESCO-funded or related activities in Sri Lanka; initiation, co-sponsorship and endorsement of all UNESCO resolutions, guidelines, ...

Later on in 1982, full scale archeological excavations to restore Sigiriya began through the Sri Lankan Government funded Cultural Triangle Programme. It was in that year that Sigiriya was inscribed ...