43 Tourist Places In Sri Lanka - part 2

Full of romantic landscapes, stirring mountains, lush green tea gardens and golden beaches, the island nation of Sri Lanka is nothing short of magnificent. The country has no shortage of beautiful awe-inspiring spots, natural, historic and cultural, each more picture-perfect than the next. From soulful Buddhist monasteries and temples to exotic and impeccable spots rarely explored, Sri Lanka offers everything that makes your escape a memorable one! Whether traveling with your significant other or planning a vacay with your family, Sri Lanka won’t disappoint you! Take a trip to these most beautiful places in Sri Lanka and you would find it difficult to leave back home. Read on to know the most beautiful experiences of Sri Lanka that includes astounding places and popular attractions.

Part 2

5. Adams Peak – The UNESCO World Heritage Site : The next destination is one of the most mesmerizing Sri Lanka tourist places and is known as Adam’s peak. Adam’s peak is amongst the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka. Climb the slopes at night to watch a breathtaking sunrise at dawn that would be hard to forget.

A biodiversity hotspot and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is difficult to match the spectacular views from Adams Peaks in the whole of Sri Lanka, making it one of the best Sri lanka tourist places. The name itself of this place is unique and so is the destination. This place is situated in middle Sri Lanka and that one thing for which it is known is called Sri Pada. Sri Pada is basically considered as the footprints of Buddha.

This is in the form of a rock creation at the mountain above. Apart from this spiritual and religious importance, this place is known for the beauty that the vivid greenery provides it. Along with that, if you will go to the top of the peak, then you will witness some really amazing views of the surroundings. So, the little difficulties that you will have to bear are worth for the kind of experience that the place gives you.

Location: Central Sri Lanka

Famous for: Its rock formation

Best time to visit: Weathe-wise, January and May are the best months. However, avoid full moon days and Sri Lankan holidays if you don’t want to wait in long queues.

How to reach: Thouugh you will have to climb the steps, you can take a train from Colombo to reach the base of the peak. Take a direct train to Hatton from Colombo, Kandy, and other cities. Then take a bus or an auto to Dalhousie that is the closest town to Adama’s Peak

Where to stay: Slightly chilled hotel, Grand Adams Peak hotel

Tourist attractions: Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, Laxapana Falls

6. Mirissa – Go Whale Watching : Spend your days, soaking in the sun on a hammock and whale-watching at the little village of Mirissa, one of the most appealing beach hideaways and places to see in Sri Lanka. The real world will be forgotten as soon as you enter this beachy paradise. Mirissa definitely has to be on your list of beautiful places to visit in Sri Lanka for an amazing holiday.

Not everyone is fond of the rush and crowd of the city. Many of us want to spend our holidays in peace and in some quiet places. So, if you too are one such person and you are in Sri Lanka, then you should definitely visit this beautiful village called Mirissa.

This is the village where most of the citizens living are fishermen; therefore you will get a very close view of the life of the local people. You can even go fishing with the fishermen and have a look at the whales and other big fishes. Some of the very popular and tastier fishes are found here, like tuna. When you are in this village, do not forget to eat the local cuisine that is very tasty.

Location: South coast of Sri Lanka

Famous for: Tuna, mullet, snapper and butterfish

Best time to visit: Mirissa is a windy place. So, avoid May-July. The best months would be December, October, and August in that order.

How to reach: Weligama is the nearest train station to Mirissa (7 km). You could take direct train from Colombo or Bentota to Weligama, and then a tuk-tuk or bus ahead.

Where to stay: Mirissa Hills, Glamour Hotel, Paradise Beach Club

Tourist attractions: Mirissa Beach, Coconut Tree Hill, Parrot Rock Bridge

7. Yala National Park – Amidst The Wildlife : Get dazzled by the leopards at Yala National Park, home to one of the highest densities of leopard in the world. Full of grassy plains, forest, lagoons, and coastline, this National Park is no less than a big cat paradise. A complete package of natural beauty and heritage, Sri Lankan beautiful places will capture your heart and makes it one of the must visit places in Sri Lanka. A visit to all these gorgeous spots will make a trip an unforgettable experience. This place again comes in the list of the most visited places of Sri Lanka. It is somewhat 200 km away from the town of Bentota.

This is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries not just in that particular area, but among all the sanctuaries of Sri Lanka. One should hire a jeep to have a ride across the jungles of the Sanctuary. This ride of yours will be full of fun and adventure. One can even spot many elephants and leopards while the jeep ride in the jungle. By just reading this article one can imagine how adventurous it would be to have such a ride. Therefore, Yala National park is one such place that one cannot miss at any cost if they are in Sri Lanka.

Location: Yala, Sri Lanka

Famous for: Being home to large number of animals

Best time to visit: February to June is a dry season when the chances of spotting wildlife are high.

How to reach: The drive to Yala National Park from Haputale is only one hour. There are direct trains from Colombo, Ella, Kandy, etc to Haputale.

Where to stay: Kulu Safaris, Elephant Lake Yala, Ceylon Wild Safaris

Tourist attractions: Kumana National Park, Ruhunu Maha Katagrama

8. Colombo – Visit The Bustling City : Next place on the list is the city of Colombo that is certainly amongst the best places in Sri lanka. This will be completely unfair and your trip will not be complete if you do not visit the city of Colombo, which is the capital of Sri Lanka. There are several places in this city that you can visit and that will attract you definitely.

The city is beautiful overall and the beauty of it cannot be described in words. To visit the whole city one can book a cab or tuk-tuk and can make a list of places that can be visited. It is sure that one will be able to visit the whole city in one day. This lively capital city is surely among the best places to see in Sri Lanka.

Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Famous for: Its national museum and temples

Best time to visit: January to March is the best time to visit Colombo as it is the dry season. The chances of rainfall are low.

How to reach: Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka and has a well-established network of rail, road, and air transport.

Where to stay: Mandarina Colombo, C1 Colombo Fort

Tourist attractions: Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Memorial Park, Viharadevi Park..

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