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The cave temple of Dambulla, which is mentioned in Sri Lanka's major Pali language historical chronicle, the Mahavamsa, known as Yumbukola Vihara, is located about 75 kilometers northwest of Kandy, the last capital of the Sinhalese kings, reached by the main road to Anuradhapura.

The temples that have made the place famous are part of a vast cave on the western slope of the cliff, located about 107 meters above sea level. There is no way of ascertaining now whether the caves in which the temples are located are entirely natural, or only partially natural, or partly natural and partly artificial. However, there is a probability that they are basically created by the forces of nature, and man has only gone a little deeper into them. It is traditionally believed that some of the caves were excavated during the reign of King Vattagamani Abha.

Sigiriya Fortress, also known as Lion Rock, is one of Sri Lanka's top tourist attractions. Located in the central part of the island, the fortress is the ruins of a palace complex spread over a vast area including parks, gardens, terraces, ancient pools and frescoes. It was built in the 5th century BC as a Buddhist monastery and then rebuilt into a fortress in the late 5th century AD on the orders of King Kasapa (Kashyapa). However, after Kasapa's death, the fortress was destroyed on the orders of his younger brother and was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was used as an outpost of the kingdom of Kandy. The remains of the ruins and frescoes were discovered in 1831 and initiated research into this fascinating site.

Adam's Peak, also known as Sri Pada, a 2,243 meter high mountain, is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the highlands of Sri Lanka. Together with the Knuckles Mountain Range and Horton Plains National Park, the mountain is part of the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. Adam's Peak is very popular with hikers who want to see the sunrise over the mountain tops and test their endurance. If you are going to climb the mountain, there is a reasonable question: how many steps are there on the way to Adam's Peak? There are a total of 5,500 steps to climb. Adam's Peak is also an important pilgrimage destination for the four major world religions. Sri Pada has been attracting pilgrims for over a thousand years, with references to the mountain dating back to the Mahavamsa, an ancient Sinhalese chronicle.

Kumana National Reserve is a unique piece of nature located 400 kilometers from Colombo. Its area is almost 36 thousand hectares, making it one of the largest reserves in the state. After its inauguration in January 2010, Kumana became accessible to the public. Many scenic spots can be found here, which attract tourists from all over the world. The reserve has many lagoons and plains that have unique names like Yakkala, Andarakaley, Bagura and Itikala. In addition, the reserve borders the famous Yala National Park. This reserve was once called East Yala, but the name was later changed. Unfortunately, the conflict that has been going on in Sri Lanka for 10 years has adversely affected the sanctuary. However, one can still enjoy the beauty of the Kumana Villu Lake here, which is 200 hectares in size. There are now plans to organize catamaran rides on the lake so that tourists can get a closer look at the local birds and enjoy the beautiful views.