Are you searching on the internet for your perfect holiday destination this year? Have you been to Sri Lanka, just have a look at all the incredible options the country can offer you?
Sri Lanka, is a country, where you find beautiful tea plantations, golden-sanded beaches, a chilled climate, diverse forests, sacred Buddhist buildings, and monasteries.
If you have not visited this incredible place yet, then without wasting time, explore these listed places now:
Colombo
Colombo is an excellent place to visit first. This capital city is a beautiful and great place to take advantage of spending a minimum of two or three days. Here you can find several incredible temples and landmarks that please you extremely.
Calm your body and soul by meditating in the Buddhist temple Gangaramaya and the temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam.
You will appreciate the stunning views of Beira lake and Colombo Lotus tower. The Independence Memorial Hall is a fantastic place to capture exotic moments in the camera amongst the little crowd.
Some stunning places: National Museum, Viharamahadevi Park, St. Anthony church, Wolvendaal church, Mt. Lavinia beach, Dutch period museum.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is well–preserved and the center of Theravada Buddhism. This unique place is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site because of its historical treasures and rich monasteries. This tremendous city is blessed with architectural and archaeological sites and is also a residence of many monks.
Apart from the temple, monasteries, and dagobas, there are still several other attractive places to explore.
Interesting places-Sri maha bodhiya, Lovamahapaya, Mirisawetiya stupa,Queen’s palace, Jetavanarama,Abhayagiri dagaba.
Dambulla
The primary attraction in Dambulla is its cave temples that depict the rich and fabulous art of Sinhalese Buddhists. Dambulla connects the roads of Colombo- Trincomalee, and Kandy- Anuradhapura providing great comfort to visitors.
With its several exciting sites to visit, this place is best for taking pictures, for example, the Royal Rock Temple is the most commonly visited place in Sri Lanka. This place is declared protected and comprises five caves located on rocks 160 meters above the plains. Don’t miss the sightseeing walk of its wholesale market, clock tower, old concrete buildings, and a trip to Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Some beautiful places-Cave temples, the Dambulla museum, the Royal rock temple, the Golden temple, Dambulla produce market.
Kandy
Kandy is the ultimate junction for achieving greater relaxation amongst inspiring vistas, beautiful tea plantations, and attractive spice gardens. Explore all the most delightful places by staying at least three days. Its major attraction is Kandy Lake which is artificially built in 1807 and wrapped with a foreign market that sells locally manufactured items and tea factories.
Also, the temple of the Tooth Relic and Esala Perahera are the ultimate places to visit in Sri Lanka.
Some fascinating places- are Kandy lake, Kandy garrison cemetery, Malwatte maha vihara, Ceylon tea museum, St paul church, Sri dalada museum, and World Buddhism museum.
Ella
Ella is one of the favorite places of visitors due to its simplicity and quietness. You will feel alive and rejuvenated amongst the alluring hills and great forests. It is a well-suited and ultimate holiday destination to spend your precious time productively and effectively. Ella is wrapped with extraordinary tea gardens and making your money’s worth.
Some fantastic places- Uva halpewatte tea factory, Buddhist temple, Ravana cave, Ravana falls, Ella rock, and Nine arch bridge.
Mirissa
Your fantasy of spending a dream holiday in a world of fairies will come true here in Mirissa. Located in the southern part of the country, this place phenomenally pleases you with its palm-decorated shores and adventurous nightlife.
Take full advantage of its amazing beaches and seafront cafes that bring you a mind-blowing experience. The major attraction of this place is the tour to watch whales and dolphins from November to April. Stilt fishers, a traditional activity, is also famous in this place.
Places of interest- Mirissa beach, Turtle Bay, Polhena beach, Weligama Bay, Kushta rajagala statue, Midigama beach.
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa shows the remains of the early civilization of Sri Lanka that depicts its rich culture and traditions. This place is also a hub of stunning ruins, royal palace, and religious buildings that display the most exquisite architecture of Polonnaruwa.
This extraordinary place conserves and preserves the mélange of ancient structures like tombs, temples, statues, and stupas. That’s why Polonnaruwa is the favorite place of history lovers.
Some attractive places- Alahana prevent Sacred Quadrangle, Jetavana, Shiva device no. 2, Audience hall, Buddha statue at lankatilaka.
Hikkaduwa
To get optimal enjoyment and excitement, Hikkaduwa is the best place to explore. This interesting place offers various amazing activities to do, such as meditating or relaxing in low sunlight at sunrise, exploring the fabulous place of the day, and attending thrilling parties at night.
Three months from July to August each year are usually booked for beach parties including three day Hikkaduwa beach fest which is an overnight treatment for the party-loving crowd.
Some stunning places- Hikkaduwa beach, Hikkaduwa lake, Hikkaduwa national park, Coral sanctuary, Gangarama maha vihara, Moonstone mines, Tsunami photo museum.
Best time to visit Sri Lanka
The climate conditions of a country determine the best time to visit. The weather of Sri Lanka is affected by two monsoons- Yala Monsoon from May to August and Maha Monsoon from October to January. So January to April is the best time to plan a tour to Sri Lanka, as during this period, its climate is not affected by two monsoons.
Undoubtedly, this place calms your hunger for having memorable vacations because of its lush greenery, alluring beaches, and sacred monuments. We listed some of the alluring places of this fantastic place, and there are also many other incredible places in Sri Lanka to explore.
