Best Places To Visit In Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka, an island country located in southeast Asia in the Arabian sea is known to have stunning landscapes, lush green tea gardens, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and history blended perfectly with culture this country offers more than you could even ask for. Known as the pearl of the Indian ocean this country is surrounded by awe-inspiring natural spots to discover. So, hop on and travel to beautiful places in Sri Lanka.

Here are some of the famous places to visit in Sri Lanka

1- Dambulla cave temple-

Also, known as the golden temple of Dambulla, this temple is a world heritage site. One thing sure about this place is that it will leave you stunned with its beautiful statues and murals preserved in the caves. Feel the peace and positiveness surrounding you in this amazing cave temple. This place bears the most extraordinary cultural artifacts of ancient Sri Lanka.

2- Sigiriya Rock

Located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the central province of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress. this historical and archeological site is dominated ...
... by a massive column of rock nearly 200 meters high and is one of the world heritage sites. The monument you will find here is a fortress built in the middle of greenery. All you would have to do is climb this majestic place and as a reward, you will get a 360 view of the surrounding areas.

3- Yala National Park

This place is a marvel of nature with a huge area of forest, grassland and lagoons which borders the Indian ocean in the southeast of Sri Lanka. Home to many species of wildlife such as leopards, elephants, and crocodiles as well as hundreds of species of birds, this truly is nature's paradise. It is also a pilgrimage site as Sithulpawa monastery is nearby this amazing place

4- Colombo

Your journey would be incomplete without a trip to this amazing capital city of Sri Lanka. This place has a long history as the famous port on the east-west trade routes, you will be able to spot a perfect mixture of Portuguese, Dutch and British culture in its architecture and colonial buildings as it as successfully ruled by them.

5- Kandy
One of the largest cities in Sri Lanka, Kandy is set on a plateau surrounded by beautiful mountains. This place is home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. While your stay at this place, remember to stroll through the famous Kandy lake which is the heart of this city. You will also find many sacred Buddhist sites including the temple of the tooth.

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