BUDDHIST SITES

Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic):
Located in Kandy, this temple houses the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha and is one of the most revered Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka.
Ruwanwelisaya:
A stupa located in Anuradhapura, it’s one of the oldest and most significant stupas in the country.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi:
Also in Anuradhapura, this is a sacred fig tree believed to be a sapling of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
Kuttam Pokuna:
Known as the Twin Ponds, these are ancient bathing pools with a monastic complex in Anuradhapura.
Dambulla Cave Temple:
A complex of cave temples with stunning Buddha statues and murals, located in Dambulla.