43 Tourist Places In Sri Lanka _ Part 3

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 3

9.Jaffna – Explore The Historical Architectures : Looking for religious tourist places in Sri Lanka? This place is also called the city of temples in Sri Lanka, as it has some of the most beautiful temples of Sri Lanka and one of the best Sri lanka attractions for spiritual retreat. The most visited temples of all in this place are the temple of Nallur Kovil. This temple has the most of the visitors always and this is the most crowded of all temples. Other temples nearby too are visited by the people who come to visit this one. Apart from these temples, the other center of attraction of this place is the Jaffna Fort. This fort is not just a beautiful monument to see but is also the symbol of the history of Sri Lanka.

So, the city of Jaffna is not just for the spiritual kind of people, but those who are a little bit interested in history and culture can also visit this place. With these main spots, another point of attraction in Jaffna is the Nagadeepa Vihara Purana temple. This temple too is known for its glory and beauty and is a must visit. One can easily reach this temple through waterways, thus you can hire a boat and they can come to this place. The area surrounding provides you with the most peaceful environment and one can go for meditation and all.

Location: Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Famous for: Its historical architectures

Best time to visit: Janaury-Septemeb and December are the best months to visit Jaffna as the rainafall is mediocre and temperatures is warm.

How to reach: There are no idrect trains or buses to Jaffna. However, Kandy is the nearest city to Jaffna. So, if you are in Kandy, you could take a small detour by car or taxi.

Where to stay: Jaffna Guest House, Jaffna Heirage Hotel

Tourist attractions: Fort Jaffna, Nallur Kandaswamy

10. Ulpotha – Land Of Ayurveda : One thing more for which Sri Lanka is popular is the studies in Ayurveda and Yoga. The village of Ulpotha has some really good centers, where you can practice yoga and that too in the midst of nature. This place looks like next to heaven and spending time here is very pleasurable.

There are many yoga as well as Ayurveda retreat centers. So, even if you are least interested in these things, you should come here to gain more interest. This is believed to be one of the most serene tourist places in Sri Lanka!

Location: Ulpotha, Sri Lanka

Famous for: Ayurveda Retreat Centres

Best time to visit: It is only open 7 moths a year

How to reach: If you book a stay with Ulpotha, then you don’t have ti worry about the accommodation. You will be picked up by the staff at the airport

Where to stay: Ayurveda Paradise Maho, Hotel Yapahuwa Paradise

Tourist attractions: Sigiriya Rocks, Yapahuwa Rock Fort

11. Trincomalee – The Temple City : Do you want to explore a few uncommon places to visit in Sri Lanka? For the people who love water sports and want to live underwater life, he or she can visit this place. This beach is one of the ideal beaches of Sri Lanka. This has everything that a beach should ideally provide to its visitors. The best part about this beach is that it has some really amazing scuba diving instructors. Therefore, one can go and have the real underwater experience there in the nicest of the way. Apart from this, there are few temples around, so you can go and see them too.

If you are wondering what you are not much interested in spirituality and all, then why should go to visit a temple? The reason why it is suggestive to visit temples in Sri Lanka is that they are not merely the home for God, but also a beautiful creation of man. The architecture of the temples is marvelous. So, when in Sri Lanka you should not skip visiting any of the temples and especially the one that comes in your way.

Location: Northeast coast of Sri Lanka

Famous for: Historical monumnets and temples

Best time to visit: February to April is the best time to indulge in the water activities.

How to reach: Sigirya is the nearest aiport to Trincomalee. A taxi ride from the airport will cost you about INR 700-900.

Where to stay: Amaranthe Bay Resort & Spa, JKAB Beach Resort

Tourist attractions: Koneswaram Temple, Fort Fedrick

12. Kandalama – The Surreal Village : Again, we are talking about a beautiful yet calm and pious destination of Sri Lanka. This is again a village and the name of this village is Kandalama. This is a guarantee that the experience that you will get here cannot be achieved anywhere else in the world. This is a place, where you can go for the ride to skies. Yes, you read it right! There is a hot balloon service here, which will take you up above the skies. This is undoubtedly among the best places in Sri Lanka.

This is merely a village, but the arrangement, it has is not less than a city. If you want to spend your night there in the village, you can book a room for yourself in any of the hotels nearby.

There are many 5 star hotels here and one need not worry about the luxury and comfort that is provided by it. Along with the luxuries, the surroundings that this place has is very soothing and thus it could be counted in must visit places.

Location: Central Province, Sri Lanka

Famous for: Lake views and natural setting

Best time to visit: May-June, October-November is the time when the region recieves excess rainfall. Except these months, you can travel any time of the year.

How to reach: Dambulla is the closest town to Kandalama. You can take a bus to Dambulla from Colombo or Kandy.

Where to stay: Eco Hotel, Heritage Kandalama

Tourist attractions: Kandalama Reservoir, Spice Garden.

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