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15 Best Places To Visit In Sri Lanka Tourism

Sri Lanka is a country for a variety of tourists. There are varieties of places to visit in Sri Lanka tourism like abundant beach destinations, historical sites with ancient civilizations, UNESCO heritage sites, national parks, and many places for outdoor and water activities. Sri Lanka holidays has diverse landscapes, rainforests, and is a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers. Sri Lanka travel covers a variety of places with different things to do and explore a variety of experiences.

Places To Visit In Sri Lanka Tourism

  1. Yala National Park Tours
  2. National Museum Of Colombo
  3. Horton Plains National Park Tour
  4. Nuwara Eliya Town Tour
  5. Negombo Town
  6. Galle
  7. Kandy City
  8. Sigiriya
  9. Colombo
  10. Scuba Diving At Mount Lavina
  11. Best Beaches In Sri Lanka Holidays
  12. Dambulla
  13. Little Adam’s Peak
  14. Ella Sri Lanka Travel
  15. Kumara National Park

Sri Lanka Weather

Places To Visit In Sri Lanka Tourism

1. Yala National Park Tours

This is a national park that is closer to the ocean. Spot wildlife like elephants, sloth bears, leopards, and other wildlife animals inside this national park. This is one of the major tourist attraction of Sri Lanka travel that attracts wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers throughout the year.

Yala National Park Opening Hours

06:00hrs to 18:00hrs

2. National Museum Of Colombo

This National Museum was built in the 18th century and showcases collections of ancient Dynasty rules of Kandy. View the personalized items used by the rulers, and the display of manuscripts in Burmese, Sinhala, and other languages.

National Museum Colombo Opening Hours

09:00hrs to 17:00hrs

National Museum Of Colombo Ticket Price

Child: Locals: 30LKR Foreigner: 500LKR

Adult: Locals: 60LKR Foreigner: 1000LKR

3. Horton Plains National Park Tour

Waterfalls, wildlife, lush green, flora, and fauna, explore all of these at this national park. Spot samba deer, leopards, blackbirds, and many other species of birds and animals as you hike at this national park. Experience the World’s End at the Nuwara Eliya which has a breathtaking view. One of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka tourism.

Horton Plains National Park Entrance Fee

300LKR Per head

4. Nuwara Eliya Town Tour

Sri Lanka travel includes all these Hakgala botanical gardens, Seetha Amman Temple from the Ramayana, hiking at Adam’s Peak at Pidurutalagala mountain, the beautiful Devon falls, bird watching at Galway’s National Park, stunning Aberdeen falls, wildlife at the Moon Plains is some of the sightseeing places in Nuwara Eliya.

5. Negombo Town

Lagoons and beach activities are popular in Negombo. The Negombo lagoon has fishes, snappers, prawns, crabs, and other sea creatures for you to explore. Angurukaramulla temple is a unique temple which opens with a mouth’s dragon. Mayan Water Park is one of the places to visit in Sri Lanka tourism with family and friends for outdoor fun activities. Find some beach time at the Moragalla beach. The Browns Beach is popular for surfing, and the Barberyn Island is a scenic place to visit that has a lighthouse.

6. Galle

There are beautiful corals and blue waters on the Unawatuna beach. The National Museum of Galle has exhibits from the Portuguese, British, Dutch, and Sri Lankan culture. On your Sri Lanka holidays, you must visit the Japanese Peace Pagoda for its serenity and tranquility. The Rumassala Sanctuary is a place where Lord Hanuman during the times of Ramayana is said to have dropped a piece of Himalaya at this spot.

7. Kandy City

Kandy is a sacred town. You can take a scenic walk inside the Kandy Lake. There is a park surrounding this lake and many viewpoints. One of the beautiful things to see in Sri Lanka travel. You can enjoy white water rafting in the jungle of Kitulgala. Visit the sacred Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy which is built in Canadian architecture. Visit the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens and take a walk in the beautiful flower beds, flora and fauna.

8. Sigiriya

Sigiriya has a UNESCO heritage site called the Peak of Sigiriya where there are carvings, frescos, and beautiful gardens. A hike to this place is a must visit. Minneriya National Park is a place where you can get a close encounter with elephants and view the place for its historic significance. One of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka tourism.

9. Colombo

The capital city of Sri Lanka has many places to visit in Sri Lanka tourism for sightseeing and activities. St. Lucia’s Cathedral is a beautiful Catholic church that you can visit in Colombo. Sri Lanka holidays are full of adventure and landscape views. Crow Island Beach Park has mangroves and marshes; a place where you can spend the daytime viewing the scenic spots. The Lotus Tower is visible throughout Colombo and is a place for leisure activities. Play the tables and try your luck at the Bally’s Casino. Enjoy bird watching at the Beddagana Wetland Park.

10. Scuba Diving At Mount Lavina

Mount Lavina has a beautiful beach with corals. It has a zoological garden and a sandy beach. The Barracuda reef inside this beach is popular for scuba diving. There is also a kite festival celebrated at this beach where you can enjoy flying kites on your Sri Lanka holidays.

11. Best Beaches In Sri Lanka Holidays

Sri Lanka travel is incomplete without this place. The Trincomalee beach is a harbor and a serene beach that has several hot springs. The Trincomalee is considered to be a sacred place for Hindus and Buddhists. Nilaveli is a beach for scuba diving, getting a suntan, and snorkeling activities. There are many hot water springs in Nilaveli. Mirissa beach is ideal for surfing, whale and dolphin watching. The Tangalle beach is one of the scenic beaches where you can enjoy watching the beautiful sunsets. Arugam Bay is ideal for surfing and has many scenic areas. Kalpitiya beach is popular for kitesurfing, dolphin and whale watching. There are many other popular beach places to visit in Sri Lanka tourism for water sports and outdoor activities.

12. Dambulla

Dambulla is a town and a world heritage site. This town was built only in 167 days and has fascinating features like the rose quartz fountain, Dambulla Cave temple, and the ironwood forest. The Dambulla Cave Temple is a world heritage site. It has paintings and sculptures of Buddha and Hindu gods and goddesses. Include this place on your Sri Lanka holidays bucket list.

13. Little Adam’s Peak

This is one of the most scenic mountain views in Sri Lanka Travel. Enjoy trekking and hiking at this site on your Sri Lanka holidays. There are many beautiful resorts at this peak where you can stay and go hiking viewing many scenic spots in the lush green. The crimson sunsets are the most mesmerizing at this peak.

Little Adam’s Peak Entrance Fee

Ranges between 270LKR TO 900LKR

14. Ella Sri Lanka Travel

Nature lovers can visit this town that is full of natural beauty. It has beautiful waterfalls, lush green, and hills with a breathtaking view. Sri Lanka travel has Ella Rock, It’s a difficult trek but the view at the top of this rock is breathtaking. There are flowers, gardens, and beautiful landscapes in this nature town.

15. Kumara National Park

Take a jungle safari at this national park and get a close encounter of wildlife and nature at this national park. You can spot rare species of birds, and wild animals like elephants, deer, leopards, and more. You can also find rare species of flora and fauna at this national park.

Sri Lanka Weather

Summers are hot and monsoons are heavy in Sri Lanka. Winter season between December to March is the best time to visit Sri Lanka holidays. The weather is pleasant for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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