There are many botanical gardens in Sri Lanka

with the   Peradeniya  botanical Garden holding pride

of place among them Smaller  and less well know though

equally beautiful is the historical  botanical garden of

Henarathgoda, Gampaha.

               This  garden is to get a facelift soon at a cost

of Rs.50 million. The modernization project to be carried

out by the Pub lie Administration and Home Affairs Ministry

would see its first stage being launched today in parallel with
the New Year Festival of the Ministry.

               The additions include a new public entrance through

The Ja- Ela ,Gampaha Road and seven –acre tank. The new

entrance  will end at the banks of the Atttanagalle Oya across

which  a ferry service will be operated. A boat service will

also be operated in the tank. Over 30 acres of land have been
reserved for the botanical garden under its second stage.            

 Dambulla is one of the places of historical importance   in Sri Lanka. It is situated  exactly   160 KMS from Colombo. It is situated at the very egad of North Western Province and the right beginning of the North – Central province.

              Dambulla is the centre of the cultural Triangle and is in close proximity to all cultural archaeological sites in the island. It is a city which has a great and glamour value not only towards the history and the heritage of Sri Lanka but for Sri Lana’s tourist industry.

            Tourists who come to Sri Lanka never fail to visit Dambulla. Their main attractions are  Dambulla  historical temple and  Sigiriya fortress. Sigiriya is wrold famous for its frescoes. This historical place is  considered the eighth  wonder  of  the world. It is situated about ten KMS away  from Dambulla. Other  attractive  places  are  picturesque  kandalama  tank, Kaludiya  Pokuna(pond)and  Namal Uyana. This city   belongs  to  the  dry  zone. The  largest  market  of Sri  Lanka is  situated  in  Dambulla. It  is  called  “The  encomec   centre.” The  city  becomes a height of activity during  the  evening until  late  in  the  night  since  it  is  the  centre  of  distribution  of  vegetables  harvest  to  entire  southern   sector  of  the  island. Almost all  the  vegetable  grown  in  Sri  Lanka  can  be  seen  here.

              You  can  experience  the  hobby  of  bird  watching  at  Kandalama. Kingfishers, woodpeckers,  parrots, pigeons, colourful  ladybirds  and  several   might  birds  can  be  seen  there.  Dambulla  has  a  hot  and  humid  climate  throughout   the  year. Wild  elephants  too  can  be  seen  at  Habarana, a  village situated  few  miles  away  from  Dambulla.

Taj    mahal   is   one  of   the  most  beautiful  buildings  in  the  world.
It  is  a   Monument    built  by   King   Shanjahan  in   memory  of  his 
young    wife   Mumtaz   Mahal
The  Taj   mahal   is   in    agra    which   was  once    the  capital  of   might
Empire     in   India.
This   is   built    of  white   Martles
 The   marbles    engraved   with   precious   stones.
 The  marble   is   carried  like   lace.
 Out   side   the   garden  are  ponds    and   fountains.
 The  emperor    and  empress  are   both   bused  in   the  Taj  mahal.
 It  has   been    described   as   a  memorial   to   love .
  It    was    built    in    1660.

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Kandy   is  the   most   beautiful   city  in  Sri  Lanka.It  was  an  ancient   Kingdom.The   last  King   was  King  Sreevikrama  Rajasiha.Kandy  city   is  very  important  because   of   Daladamaligawa.It   was   built   by   King  Wimala   Dhrmasuriya    lord   Buddha’s secred.Tooth   relic  is   placed   there.It  is   regarded   as  our   national   treasure .When  we  are  cannot   forget  the  annual   historical  Esala  Perahara.It  is  the  most   fascinating    festival  in  Sri   Lanka. It   is  held   in   August  each   year   many  foreigners    came  to  see   this   festival.                                                     Pathma.chandani@gmail.com