At southeast of Arabian sea and southwest of the bay of Bengal the the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia .Its capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte whereas Colombo is its largest city and centre of commerce.
Sri Lanka is home to many cultures and languages. The majority of the population are from the Sinhalese ethnicity. Sri Lanka keeps absorbing waterfalls, mountains, beaches, wild life and historical places. Are you planning for a trip to Sri Lanka? I have enlisted best tourist destinations to help you .
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1-Columbo city tour
Columbo is the largest city and commercial hub of Sri lanka. Top attractions include,National museum, Gangaramaya temple, independence memorial hall ,Beira lake, red mosque and old colonial buildings located in the fort area.Go around exploring the wonders of Colombo, travel like a local in a tuk-tuks ( autos) and try local foods.
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2-Dambulla cave temple
The best preserved ,Prehistoric Dambulla Cave Temple Complex is the UNESCO World Heritage site . There are about 150 Buddha statues and all caves are decorated with paintings . The statues of Buddha, twisted cave paintings and the sacred vibes makes these caves a beautiful spiritual sanctuary.
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3-Ella
With pleasant waterw, Ella is a small town surrounded by the beautiful plants of tea.There are a lot of things to do in Ella.An amazing and unforgettable experience is train ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella .Walk along with Nine arches bridge, explore tea fields ,try water falls, water streams and hike up to top of ella rock.
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4-Gall Fort
Have a day out with your family to one of the most prestigious archeological sites of the world, the Galle or the Dutch Fort. The fort was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and fortified by the Dutch.This historical monument is one among the best family attractions in Sri Lanka. Today the area is full of modern hotels,restaurants and souvenir shops. Food items are solid on stalls at seaside also.
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5-Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock Fort is absolutely impressive. The peak is elevated on 200 meters high . There are sheer stairwells to reach the top and many frescos to marvel at on the way up. Remains of an ancient civilization, a palace and monastery are found At the top. There are many caves and garden in this area.Other attraction at Sigiriya include Sigiriya museum, Minneriya national park and Dambulla Cave Temple.
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6-Yala national park
Established in 1938, Yala National Park is the largest national park of the srilanka with height-est population of leopards in the world.Other spices include elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles. The park is divided into five blocks.Must visit the very informative visitor center at the entrance of the park for insightful displays about the area.
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7-Mirissa Whale watching
Located at 150 kilometres south of Colombo Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka.Located at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level Mirissa’s is famous for its beach and nightlife .Its crystal clear beautiful beach, water sports ,snorkeling and whale watching makes it a must see tourist destination.
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8-Adams peek
Adam’s Peak is a famous tourist destination in Sri Lanka. The highest point of the peak has a footprint cast in stone which is considered sacred in different religions.For unforgettable views, many pilgrimage head to the top on full moon nights or start hiking very early in the morning to reach the apex by sunrise .
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9-Hikkaduwa Beach
Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka . Having beautiful beaches, wildlife and temples to explore, Hikkaduwa offers plenty of activities to keep you busy. Hikkaduwa beach is reputed as the second best surfing spot in Sri Lanka.
The shallow waters opposite Hikkaduwa Beach shelter the Hikkaduwa National Park, which is a coral sanctuary and home to marine turtles and exotic fish. Inland, Gangarama Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple decorated with hand-paintings.
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10-Wild Safaris
Due to its multiple wildlife many people head to Sri Lanka .A large no of nature reserves and wildlife parks are here to save the wildlife from human interests . Visitors can take safari trips with a trained guide provided by the reserves themselves.
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