751. Kelaniya Temple - One of Sri Lanka's Holiest Temples
October 24, 2012
Located in Kelaniya, some twelve kilometres outside the Sri Lankan commercial capital of Colombo, the Kelaniya Temple (also called the Kelaniya Vihara) is an ancient Buddhist temple. The temple stands on the banks of the mighty Kelani River. It is a sacred place that was hallowed by the Buddha on...
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752. Arugam Bay - Exciting Water Adventures
October 24, 2012
North, South East and West; Sri Lanka is a paradise in all aspects. It is everything and anything entertainment should be. From the ultimate places for relaxation to the ultimate places for adventure, Sri Lanka has it all, neatly wrapped with plenty of resorts for your ultimate satisfaction. But ...
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753. Basavangudi - the oldest district in Bangalore
October 23, 2012
Bangalore is one of the success stories of India’s economic development. The city which is located in the state of Karnataka is nestled in the Deccan plateau. It is known as the “Silicon Valley of India” due to its success in the fields of information technology and computer science. This economi...
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754. Witness the Local Fishing Culture - Samudra Beach
October 23, 2012
Located in South-western India's Malabar Coast is the Indian state of Kerala. Known for its tropical beauty and vibrant culture, Kerala has come to be known as one of India's most popular tourist destinations. Kerala is also famous for its thriving flora and fauna, cultural arts inclusive of danc...
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755. India's Elegant Style at - Sheesh Mahal - The Palace of Mirrors
October 23, 2012
Elegance, color and grandeur are all synonymous with one of the most exotic countries in the world, the incredible India. For centuries the nation has been a home to magnificent architectural creations that personify the style and diversity that the India represents. Regal palaces in the nation a...
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756. Erawan Shrine - Shrine of God Brahma
October 23, 2012
The Erawan Shrine is a famous Hindu shrine in Bangkok that is visited by many Hindus visiting the city. This Hindu kovil is famous because of its effigy of god Brahma who is known as Phra Phrom among the Thai community. Over time it has become a famous tourist attraction which shows off a variet...
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757. Adhari Park - Amuse yourself in Bahrain
October 23, 2012
Adhari Park is a splendid amusement park situated in Bahrain which has attracted much attention from adventurers all over the world. This place of sheer fun is made based on Ain Adari which is a significant fresh water spring which is situated in the Zinj region in Bahrain. After the place was re...
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758. Wonder of Nature - Butterfly Park
October 23, 2012
Kuala Lumpur has one of the world’s largest butterfly parks where visitors can see over 5,000 butterflies from 120 species fluttering about in an 80,000 sq ft landscaped garden resembling the butterfly’s natural habitat. The verdant rainforest like ambience has been created with 15,000 butterfly ...
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759. Ibbankatuwa Ancient Burial Grounds - Where the ancestors rest
October 23, 2012
Ibbankatuwa pre historic burial grounds which are a popular site among tourists at present is a place located a few kilometers ahead of Dambulla which falls on the Kurunegala Dambulla road. A board put up by the archeological department will lead you to the ancient burial grounds of Ibbankatuwa w...
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760. Sukhumvit - Living it Up
October 23, 2012
Sukhumvit in Bangkok is a mishmash of up market apartments, villas, shopping malls, restaurants, bars and clubs and street markets. One of the longest thoroughfares in the world starts here and runs through the district and continues 400 km east almost to the Cambodian border. Several 'Sois' or s...
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Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
