Sri Lanka is a fascinating country and every single city has its own charm. Based on individual interests, there are so many things to do here!
Did you know that within a span of few hours one can be at a beach or a mountain or at a forest reserve? That is the beauty of Sri Lanka.
#1 Beaches
If you are the type whose ideal holiday is to sit on a beach, watch the waves, and get sun kissed skin while sipping on a tender coconut, here is the good news. There are so many beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka that are less crowded, untouched and waiting for you. Head to the South or the East coast of Sri Lanka.
Mirissa Beach, Sri Lanka, Asia, by panoramic landscape and travel photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis
Where: (South Coast) Mirissa, Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa and Galle.
(East Coast) Passikudah, Batticaloa and Arugam Bay.
When: (South Coast) November – April.
(East Coast) May – September.
#2 Hills, Mountains and Valleys
Experience Cold weather, explore tea plantations, witness gigantic waterfalls, climb some peaks, and get down some gorges! Nuware Eliya also known as the Little England in Sri Lanka looks like a small English town and hence its reference. This lovely hill station is home to numerous tea plantations. Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka and has some tourist attractions as well. Learn how to pick tea from the locals, may be?
Where: Nuware Eliya and Kandy.
When: Throughout the year.
#3 Culture & History
If you love history, culture and heritage, the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka is the place to be. Home to plenty of UNESCO heritage sites, you get to explore temples, ancient ruins and also climb the 8th wonder of the world, Sigiriya. If not for anything else, the view is break taking and worth the climb.
Where: Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
When: Throughout the year.
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