Resplendent abode to a medley of ancient stories, Sri Lanka is a live linkage to various legends afloat around the world from timelessness, central to the cultural identity of many a nations. This is the very land that is an inseparable part of Ramayana - the great epic of Hindus. The satellite pictures authenticating traces of the supernatural bridge that Lord Ram built over the sea with the help of his monkey army, intrigues mankind to this day. Adam's peak is the very chunk of earth where Adam of the Adam-Eve fame set his first foot on earth when ousted from the heavens. The mountain of Sri Pada still bears the holy footprints of Lord Buddha that attract throng of devotees to Sri Lanka every year.  

The naturally beautiful land of Sri Lanka has a very rich cultural and historical heritage. The small country alone has no less than seven World Heritage sites and a train of exotic museums scattered all across Sri Lanka , speaking volumes about the abundance of historical and cultural wealth up its sleeve.  

The sites enumerated by UNESCO as World Hertiage sites comprise of ancient cities to the verdant rainforests of Sri Lanka . The prime most among the sites is the sacred city of Anuradhapura , widely celebrated as the supreme monastic city of the prehistoric world. The city is located in the North-Central part of the land mass. The city was founded in 500 BC and served as the regal capital to 113 kings during its 1300 years of prosperous lifespan. This is the city where the first sapling of the Buddha's enlightenment tree was brought down by Sanghamitta in the 3 rd century BC. The city was later forsaken in 993 AD as the capital in favor of Polonnaruwa, which led to its eclipse for years away in dense forests. The city was found again in the 19 th century with its majestic palaces, monasteries and other architectural riches, which captured the fancies of the world instantly.  

Among the many museums at Sri Lanka , the National Museum at Colombo is the largest and the oldest of all in the country. Established in 1877, the museum is situated inside a magnificent building that refreshes the fine colonial architecture for the audience. The museum showcases a marvelous collection of very old royal regalia, artworks of Sinhalese, antique furniture, China and very precious manuscripts.  

Sri Lanka offers something for all kinds of tourism attractions – from extremely gifted ancient sites to emerald stretches of rainforests abundant in a wide variety of rare flora, fauna and aero fauna. Indeed, Sri Lanka is haunted by tourists for obvious reasons.