The Best Places To Visit In Sri Lanka For The Ultimate Holiday  

For the longest time now, you’ve been wanting to visit Sri Lanka. You think that this island can offer you so many things which is perfect for your different interests. Your friends also commented on how majestic this place is, that’s why you couldn’t wait to set foot on this place. And now that you finally got yourself a ticket to Sri Lanka, you couldn’t be happier! You’re confident that this place will give you the ultimate holiday vacation. Here are some of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka:

1. Bentota: If you always love sandy beaches and sunsets, Bentota should be on top of your list. This is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular beaches and for very good reasons, too. You can do many water activities on this beach such as surfing, snorkeling and sailing. If you’re too tired after a day at the beach, head onto a sea turtle hatchery and conversation center nearby. You’ll be able to see more than seven species of sea turtles here, which are commonly found in different parts of the world. You can also enjoy a 17th century fortress, an old Buddhist temple and lush gardens around the area. Bentota boasts different attractions which you can enjoy during different times of the day!
2. Nuwara Eliya: You can now get yourself tea in different restaurants. But if you want to taste tea from the source, go to Nuwara Eliya. Sri Lanka is also known for its tea and Nuwara Eliya is the tea capital of the country. This is the best place where you can learn a lot about teas – how it’s made and what ingredients are needed in the process. You can even tour around a tea plantation! Aside from learning about teas, you can also see different blossoms in Nuwara Eliya especially if you visit during April. Two of Sri Lanka’s most famous waterfalls, Laxapana and Lake Gregory can also be found in this area.
3. Yala National Park: Because of Sri Lanka’s natural resources, many animals have chosen this land as their habitat. In Yala National Park for example, you can have the chance of seeing and interacting with different types of animals such as leopards, water buffaloes and elephants. This is a wildlife sanctuary which can offer you plenty of things to do. However, the park is closed during September as this is the breeding seasons for leopards. There also sights near the Yala National Park like an ancient rock temple and a place for royal marriage.
4. Sigiriya: Sri Lanka is also an excellent option for people who are looking for adrenaline. If you want to see jungles 180 meters (600 feet) above the ground, visit Sigiriya. This is an ancient city which is built on a steep slope. And for you to get to the top of the plateau, you have to pass through staircases and rooms. You can also see fountains, gardens and ponds in Sigiriya. Because of the view and ancient history this place has, many people have considered this as the eighth wonder of the world.
5. Polonnaruwa: Whenever you hear or see the word Sri Lanka, ancient art and architecture would usually come into picture. If you want to see these for yourself, make sure to include Polonnaruwa in your travel. This place was the capital of the island hundreds of years ago and was famous for being a commercial and religious hub. Aside historical treasures of Sri Lanka through Polonnaruwa, you can also see many tombs, temples and status in this location – all in good conditions.
6. Dambulla: Sri Lanka is not only known for its ancient history but for the arts, as well. Dambulla has the best-preserved cave temple complex in all of Sri Lanka. This holds five cave temples, making it the largest in the country. In one of the temples, you can enjoy a huge collection of Sri Lankan artwork which includes murals and shrines. There are also paintings and statues which depict Buddha’s life – Dambulla is basically the fusion of art and history! You can also see 153 Buddha statues around the area, not to mention other statue subjects. A mural also covers 2,100 square meters of the area.

Live In The Moment

Travelling can do so many things to your mind and body. This can become your outlet to relieve yourself from stress while having fun. And what could be better than travelling to one of the world’s most scenic places, right? When you’re in Sri Lanka, you’ll be able to bask in a new culture and see different kinds of art. All of these can recharge you so you’ll be ready to take on life’s challenges again. Use the list from this article, and for sure, your trip to Sri Lanka will be one for the books!

Jared Brown

Jared is a solo travelers who enjoys traveling around the world. His latest adventure was to the beautiful world of Sri Lanka and China. He currently writes for sites like Voyagebyme.se and enjoys seeing the wonders of the world and the beauty it has to offer.