Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka

Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers a variety of options for travelers; it may be really hard for you to fix on an itinerary. It is tempting to visit almost every place that it has to offer. However, you could take your pick depending on your interests. With surfing and hiking options you are all set to let the adventurer inside you take charge. A 9-day itinerary, would do you good if you plan to visit this gorgeous country.

Colombo

The capital city of Sri Lanka is where you are going to land and while you are at it,you may want to take advantage of going around the city. You could also visit Negombo which is 35kms north of Colombo.

Galle

The drive to Galle from Colombo Airport takes approximately 2.5 hrs. The other options are a train or a bus which would take longer. Spending an afternoon in Galle would be sufficient for you to go to your next stop. Besides Galle, Your best bet would be Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna, which are two lovely beaches, which are 20 minutes apart from each other.

The cultural triangle

You definitely do not want to miss the cultural triangle, traditionally referred to as the king's land. If you are particularly interested in culture and history you would want to visit Anuradhapura, which is an ancient city dating back to the 3rd century BC. The cave temples in Dambulla, the ruins of Polonnawura, and the Sigriya Rock Fortress are the must see's in this region. The beautiful temple architecture and the magnificent statues of Buddha will leave you totally mesmerized. This could easily take 3 days of sightseeing.

Ella

Ella is little village located in the midst of tea gardens. It is a good place for trekking and the hills make the weather pleasant. IT is approximately 200 km to the east of Colombo and is a great place to visit if you want to enjoy some peace and serenity.

Adams Peak

Adams Peak (also known as Sri Pada) is a conical mountain, that stands (7,359 ft) tall. It has about 6 trails that you can venture on. It is advisable to seek local guidance when choosing a trail.

Horton Plains

The Horton Plains are located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. It is popular for its tourist attraction and is popularly known as "Worlds End" which is a cliff that stands at a height of 4000 ft. The Horton Plains can be accessed from Nuwara Eliya. The Baker's fall is also a popular tourist attraction in this area.

Yala National Park

The Yala National park is known for its density of leopards. It has a variety of other animals including Sri Lankan Elephants. Yala has safari options and is a treat for wildlife lovers. Now that you do have a list of places you'd like to visit. You could engage a travel operator, who could arrange your trip. Getting a travel operator may help ease the stress of planning out the entire trip, yourself