Attractions
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Top Attractions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is categorized as one of the most exotic gateways in the world. This Island is a paradise surrounded by the azure Indian ocean with contrasting landscapes, Golden sandy beaches, Historical destinations, wealthy Biodiversity gardens, wealth of the wildlife and stunning mountains towns hidden in the hills. This Island is enrich with 8 UNESCO world heritage sites, more than 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 15 national parks and long scenic railway routes.
Beautiful Beaches
There are stunning beaches that stretch along the country’s coastline. Different beaches such as Unawatuna, Arugam bay, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Nilaweli, Benthta gives you variety of experience.
Hikkaduwa – party scene and colorful marine life.
Tangalle – Secluded heaven
Benthota – Water sports
Arugam bay – Surfer’s paradise
Majestic Waterfalls
Sri Lanka the teardrop country, is quate well-known for it’s gorgeous waterfalls. Many of these hundreds of waterfalls in Sri Lanka are inaccessible and that perhaps makes them all the more magical. The once accessible are no less stunning either strong gushes of water falling with fully force from an altitude that gives you goose bumps to top it.
Scenic Tea Plantations
The landscape of upcountry is a green blanket of tea plantations, clumps of thick green forests and manicured lawns of colonial tea planter bungalows. Sri Lanka has been successfully exporting it’s world-renowned first-class Ceylon tea. Visitors can learn about tea processing by visiting tea factories and taste with black, white and green teas.
Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic
Which is commonly known as Sri Dalada Maligawa was built between 1687 and 1707 in order to house an honor the sacred tooth relic. It located in the former kingdom of Kandy since it is believed that whoever holds the Relic holds the governance of the country. Proteins the relic is one of the main responsibilities of the Sinhalese kings. Because of this temple and the relic this temple of the tooth categorized as a ‘world heritage site’ .
National Parks
Sri Lanka can be known as a heaven for nature lovers and 29.9% of the country declared as protected forests. An incredible variety of wildlife experience can be gained by visiting 26 national parks , 10 nature reserves including 3 strict nature reserves and b1 sanctuaries. As a small island Sri Lanka enrich with enormous variety of wildlife along with the potential for adventure.
Breathtaking Horton Plains
This is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers with many hiking trails that showcase the beauty of nature. Hortain plains National Park is a breathtakingly attractive protected area in the Central highlands of Sri Lanka. The Park is home to several species of birds, mammals, such as Sambar deer, purple faced langurs and endemic togue macaques.
Adams peak (Sri padaya)
Adams peak, known as “Sripadaya” is a popular pilgrimage destination of whole world. It is fifth highest mountain in Sri Lanka with a height of 2,243 meters. Thousand of tourists and devotees climb this mountain during the season. (December to may) in order to witness the breathtaking sunrise and worship at the sacred footprint on summit.
Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Sigiriya also known as Lion Rock, is a captivating destination in Sri Lanka. The history of Sigiriya was attached to two different centuries. One is as the kingdom of Rawana which was built 5000 years ago and then it was selected by king Kashyapa (AD 477-495) for his new capital.
Royal Botanical Garden
This stunning Royal Botanical Garden were ones reserved exclusively for Kandyan royalty. This is the most impressive and largest botanic garden today in Sri Lanka were even commoners are allowed to enjoy. The garden is renowned for its orchid collections. There are more than 4000 species of flowers and plants can be seen in the garden.
Spectacular Kandy Perahera
The festival takes place over ten 10 days and the grandest part of the festival is the ‘‘Delada Maligawa Perahara’’ which takes place on the final night with hundreds of performers including dancers, drummers, fire eaters and more than so elephants. This eulturd event showcase the Sri Lanka’s rich traditions and heritage.