| Sri Lanka, a small island located just below the Indian | | | | in contributing to the country’s history and heritage. |
| subcontinent is an amazing tourist destination offering a | | | | Some of the interesting remnants left from these |
| variety of things to do and experience. The country | | | | former monarchies rang e from pyramid like Buddhist |
| with its natural beauty of sun kissed beaches and | | | | Stupas soaring in to the skies, magnificent Buddhist |
| exciting wildlife is something any tourist would love to | | | | sculptures carved out of stone and a fortress built |
| experience. However, there’s more to this small | | | | atop a magnificent lion like rock. The country also got |
| island nation, apart from its wonderful nature and | | | | its heritage from the colonial periods where parts of |
| wildlife, the country boasts of a proud history spanning | | | | the country and eventually the whole country were |
| over 2500 years. | | | | under several colonial powers. Portuguese, Dutch and |
| The ancient kingdoms in this island nation speak of a | | | | British influences from the 1500s have also played a |
| rich culture and a heritage with its own arts, crafts and | | | | significant impact on the Sri Lankan community as well. |
| amazing architectural and engineering skills. One of the | | | | Some of the interesting historic attractions from these |
| focal points of the country’s history was the | | | | eras are the 17th century Dutch Fort in Galle, and |
| introduction of Buddhism during the 3rd century BC, | | | | many Dutch churches and forts in Negombo and |
| from which the kingdom developed into a much | | | | Kalpitiya. |
| sophisticated and advanced monarchy with a strong | | | | The country which is an exciting melting pot of cultures, |
| inheritance from Buddhist teachings. Remnants of | | | | has a vast and an exciting array of places to visit and |
| many architectural wonders that were built by past | | | | explore. From Catholics, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhist |
| Sinhala kings still remain to date in their past glory and | | | | there is a vast amalgamation of various colors and |
| prestige. | | | | creeds making the country truly an exciting place to |
| The country due to its location at a main naval route | | | | visit. Those who plan to spend some time and explore |
| and its close proximity to the Indian sub continent was | | | | its rich cultural and historic heritage can do so by |
| affected by threats outside which lead the kingdoms | | | | staying at a Sri Lanka hotel. A renowned hospitality |
| being relocated during the course of time. The | | | | provider, John Keells Hotels Group has a range of |
| Kingdom of Anuradhapura and the Kingdom of | | | | resorts and hotels located close to many of the |
| Polonnaruwa and lastly the Kingdom of Kandy which | | | | attractions making it a truly convenient and pleasurable |
| succumbed to British rule in 1815 were at their epitome | | | | experience. |