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Yapahuwa Fortress in sri lanka

  Yapahuwa Fortress is a magnificent kingdom built around a natural rock fortress for defense against enemies, marking a unique milestone in the history of Sri Lanka. Located in the Kurunegala District, close to the Maho railway station, this historical site attracts both local and foreign tourists due to its unique architecture and fascinating history. Historical Background Following the collapse of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom, the capital of Sri Lanka was relocated to safer destinations to protect it from South Indian invaders. As a result, King Buwanekabahu I (1272–1284 AD) chose Yapahuwa as his kingdom. The primary value of Yapahuwa lay in its exceptional defensive positioning. The fortress and palace complex were constructed around a single granite rock rising over 100 meters high. The Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, a highly venerated object in Sri Lankan Buddhist history, was also once safely enshrined in this Yapahuwa Kingdom. Architectural Excellence and Sculpture The most ...
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National Train Musium Kadugannawa in Sri Lanka

If you interesting about railway history you must visit to this railway musium  when that you can learn more things about railway history and see many things . Many old locomotives, carriages, Machineries, and Equipments have been exhibited at Railway Museum . This is located in Kadugannawa Kandy District in Central Province . Everybody can easily find it because it is in left side of Kandy colombo ( A1 ) when we drive from colombo side . 

Sri Lanka Railways Declared to open National Railway Museum at Kadugannawa on 27th December 2014 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the first train run. The first Train of the Ceylon Railway operated from Colombo Terminus station to Ambepussa conveying the Duke of Brabant of Belgium on 27th December 1864, This Museum Opening was held with the presence of Gathering of Special Guests and Public. A Memorial Stamp, Memorial First Day Cover, Souvenir for the 150th celebration, a coffee table book and DVD was also issued in this occasion A Replica Steam Train was also operated from Colombo fort to Kadugannawa conveying special invitees memorizing the first train run which held 150 years ago.

Opening Hours 
Daily 9:00am to 4:00pm ( Closed on Poya Days ) 
You can buy Tickets from Entrance 











This locomotive is less wide than others , because that now it is retired and it's name PUNCHI KOCHCHIYA . 









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