Sri Lanka is a tourist destination with diverse locations, each appealing to different types of travellers. Whether you are a sun worshipper, a beach bum, a culture vulture or nature buff, there are so many places to visit while vacationing on this island. If you have kids and are looking for a family tour in Sri Lanka, or a young couple looking to visit the country for your honeymoon tour in Sri Lanka, it is the perfect travel destination that will not disappoint in any way!
When travelling around the country, you can either take public transport or get a car hire in Sri Lanka with a driver, and visit these extremely popular and most visited locations.
1. Colombo:
● The Temple in the centre of the Beira Lake.
● The National Museum.
● Galle Face Green (for an evening of solitude beside the sea or to enjoy some nice company).
2. Kandy
● The Temple of the Tooth Relic which houses the sacred tooth relic of the Lord Buddha.
● Kandy Museum.
● Take a walk around the Kandy Lake in the evening.
3. Galle
● Galle Fort (don’t forget to visit the many tiny cafes and restaurants within the Fort).
● Galle Maritime Museum.
● Galle Lighthouse.
● The stilt fishermen of the South.
4. Anuradhapura
● Ruins of the ancient kingdom and city.
● The sacred Bo tree; the oldest recorded tree in history.
● Museums.
5. Polonnaruwa
● Ruins of the ancient kingdom and city.
● Minneriya National Park; view the majestic elephants.
6. Sigiriya: The Rock Fortress; an engineering marvel of a city built on top of a huge rock.
7. Hikkaduwa: Beautiful beach and scuba diving to see the exotic marine life and coral rock formations.
8. Batticaloa: A scuba divers paradise.
9. Arugam Bay: For surfing adventures and delicious seafood.
10. Nuwara Eliya
● Tea factories and tea estates.
● Horton Plains.
● Ambewela Farm.
● Mini World’s End.
● An endless array of waterfalls.
11. Adam’s Peak: The sacred mountain said to hold the footprint of the Lord Buddha.
12. Ella: A beautiful scenic train route that goes across the famous 18-arches bridge.
13. Yala: Yala National Park where you will find exotic wildlife, from elephants to leopards to sloth bears and crocodiles.
14. Udawalawe: The Udawalawe National Park is the best place to see the majestic Asian elephant.
