16. Explore the sandy beaches
Sri Lanka is blessed with an expansive coastline that offers the most beautiful beaches to beach bums and water babies. From Bentota, Weligama, Galle, Induruwa, Hikkaduwa, Koggala, Negombo, to Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is laden with surreal beaches where each offers something unique to travelers in terms of the views and experiences. Basking on the stunning beaches of Sri Lanka is among the most romantic things to do in Sri Lanka.
17. Indulge in the spiritual Ramayana Tour
The Ramayana tour in Sri Lanka is among the main attractions for pilgrims and spiritual travelers, especially Indians. Besides the religious sentiments attached with it, it is a popular means for touring the prominent landmarks of the country and witnessing the beautiful temples with breathtaking architecture dotting the landscapes of Lanka.
Attractions Covered In The Ramayana Tour: Muneeswaran Temple in Chilaw, Manavari Temple, Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, Gayathri Pedam, Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya, Divurumpola at Nuwara Eliya, Ravana Ella Falls, Ravana Cave in Ella, Ussangoda, Rumassala in Galle, and the Seenigama Temple in Hikkaduwa
18. Spot whales and dolphins at Mirissa
One of the best things to do in Mirissa, Sri Lanka, is to go for a guided whale watching tour or a dolphin watching tour (or both) in Mirissa to spot these wonderful being of Nature sprinting about in the sea joyfully. The best time to go on a dolphin/whale watching tour in Mirissa is from November to April when the ocean is relatively calmer and these mammals can be sighted in close proximity to your boat. With all the adrenaline-fueled thrill and fun it offers, it is one of the best things to do in Sri Lanka in December when you have the highest probability of sighting whales and dolphins in the sea across Mirissa.
Average Cost: INR 2,030/- per person (LKR 4,850/-)
19. Play with adorable baby elephants at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Just like the turtle hatcheries in Bentota, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage was established to give a home to abandoned, injured, or abused elephants as well as nourish and care for them. Housing over 40 elephants presently, many of which are babies, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage has made tremendous efforts for the welfare and protection of elephants in Sri Lanka. One of the most soothing things to do in Sri Lanka is to watch these naughty, yet adorable creatures bathe in the river near the orphanage where they engage in mischief, pull each other by their tails, and try to escape the hands of their caretakers in amusing ways. A trip to this orphanage will surely give you the happiest memories of your trip.
20. Climb over 1,200 steps to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Climbing those rocky steps and narrow metal staircases in the blazing sun might look like a task in itself, but once you reach the top, you’ll realise that your efforts were totally worth it! Offering breathtaking 360 degree views of the surrounding hills, forests, pastures, lakes, and even monuments of Sigiriya from a birds-eye angle, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress always manages to bewitch travelers with its beauty and magnificence. With such spectacular views, visiting this fortress in Sigiriya should be on every avid traveler’s Sri Lanka itinerary.
Tip: People with arthritis, back problems, joint pains, and other physical ailments should avoid the climb.
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