CONFERENCE EXCURSION
Gender Disparities- ICGD
Conference Excursion (9th -10th July 2023)
Temple of Tooth
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa, (Sinhala: ශ්රී දළදා මාළිගාව) is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings. The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.
Maduru Oya National Park
Maduru Oya National Park (Sinhala: මාදුරු ඔය ජාතික වනෝද්යානය) is a national park of Sri Lanka, established under the Mahaweli development project and also acts as a catchment of the Maduru Oya Reservoir. The park was designated on 9 November 1983. Providing a sanctuary to wildlife, especially for elephants and protecting the immediate catchments of five reservoirs are the importance of the park. A community of Vedda people, the indigenous ethnic group of Sri Lanka lives within the park boundary in Henanigala. The park is situated 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-east of Colombo.
Pasikudahor Pasikuda
Pasikudahor Pasikuda(Sinhala: පාසිකුඩා; (Pronounced Paasikkudah )is a coastal resort town located 35 kilometers northwest of Batticaloa, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka.
Sigiriya
Sigiriyaor Sinhagiri(Lion Rock Sinhala: සීගිරිය, pronounced see-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite rock approximately 180 m (590 ft) high.