Sigiriya City
Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and palace with stunning frescoes and extensive gardens. Rising dramatically from the plains, it's a testament to the island's rich history and architectural ingenuity. Explore the enchanting beauty and cultural significance of Sigiriya.
Ville de Kimbissa
Kimbissa est une petite ville rurale située près de la ville historique de Sigiriya dans le Triangle culturel du Sri Lanka. Connue pour son atmosphère villageoise paisible et ses paysages pittoresques, Kimbissa constitue une base idéale pour les voyageurs qui explorent les attractions culturelles et naturelles à proximité.
La région est entourée d’une végétation luxuriante, de rizières et de petites zones forestières qui soutiennent la biodiversité locale. Le paysage rural reflète la vie agricole traditionnelle, où l’agriculture et les activités villageoises façonnent le rythme quotidien de la communauté.
Les visiteurs de Kimbissa peuvent profiter d’une expérience paisible à la campagne tout en restant proches de sites célèbres tels que la Forteresse rocheuse de Sigiriya, Pidurangala et les parcs de faune sauvage à proximité. L’environnement du village offre des possibilités de promenades dans la nature, d’interactions culturelles et de détente tranquille.
La meilleure période pour visiter Kimbissa est pendant la saison sèche, de décembre à avril, lorsque les conditions météorologiques sont favorables aux visites touristiques et aux activités de plein air. Facilement accessible depuis Sigiriya et Dambulla, Kimbissa offre une expérience rurale calme et authentique au cœur culturel du Sri Lanka.
About Central Provincce
The Central Province of Sri Lanka consists primarily of mountainous terrain. The province has an area of 5,674 km², and a population of 2,421,148. Some major towns include Kandy, Gampola (24,730), Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela. The population is a mixture of Sinhalese, Tamil and the Moors.
Both the hill capital Kandy and the city of Nuwara Eliya are located within the Central Province as well as Sri Pada. The province produces much of the famous Ceylon tea, planted by the British in the 1860s after a devastating disease killed all the coffee plantations in the province. Central Province attracts many tourists, with hill station towns such as Kandy, Gampola, Hatton and Nuwara Eliya. Temple tooth or Dalada maligawa is the main sacred place in Centrel province.
The climate is cool, and many areas about 1500 meters often have chilly nights. The western slopes are very wet, some places having almost 7000 mm of rain per year. The eastern slopes are parts of the mid-dry zone as it is receiving rain only from North-Eastern monsoon. The Temperatures range from 24°C at Kandy to just 16°C in Nuwara Eliya, which is located 1,889 m above sea level. The highest mountains in Sri Lanka are located in the Central Province. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with deep valleys cutting into it. The two main mountain regions are the central massif and the Knuckles range to the east of Kandy.