Sri Lankan eight World Heritage Sites
š š This place has earned the reputation of being the "Kingdom of Gems," the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," and "God's Teardrop." In the local language, Sinhala, Sri Lanka also means a land of light, wealth, holiness, and beauty. š« Mark Twain said that this place has everything except snow. š« "In the depths of the remote jungles and among the mountains, there are ancient ruins and dilapidated temples, all remnants of once-thriving dynasties and conquered peoples." This country boasts 8 World Heritage Sites. ā Cultural Heritage: Sigiriya Rock, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Dambulla Cave Temple ā Natural Heritage: Galle Fort, Horton Plains, Sinharaja Forest Reserve #Kandy#Anuradhapura#Dambulla# Dambulla Cave Temple#Sigiriya#Galle Dutch Fort#Horton Plains National Park#Sri lanka#trip diary