01. Sigiriya
The Sigiriya Lion Rock is an ancient rock fortress known for its massive column of rock that reaches nearly 200 meters high. The site dates back to the reign of King Kasyapa (477-495 AD), who chose this site as his new capital. He decorated the walls with frescoes, and built an impressive palace right on top of the rock column, accessible only through the mouth of an enormous carved lion.
Also, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a 5th century place atop a massive rock, with stunning frescoes, mirror walls, and panoramic views.
Also, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a 5th century place atop a massive rock, with stunning frescoes, mirror walls, and panoramic views.
02. Kandy
The Kandy is a large city in central of Sri Lanka. It's is surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Moreover, Kandy is home to the sacred temple of the Tooth Relic - Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy is a cultural hub, celebrate annual grand Esala Perahera festival, and Paradeniya Botanical Garden.
03. Nuwara Eliya
The Nuwara-Eliya is situated at around 2000m above sea level and surrounded by lush tea plantations. Nuwara Eliya is the main hill resort of Sri Lanka and the heart of the tea industry. This city with an elevation of 6200 meters is the highest in Sri Lanka. The city pretends to be particularly well kept and neat, and the always green grass gives to the locality an aspect of "colonial British style".
Nuwara -eliya blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Hatton Plains National Park, Gregory Lake.
04. Ella
The Ella is a small town in the Badulla District, Uva Province in Sri Lanka. It is approximately 200km east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041m above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna.
Nuwara -eliya blessed with salubrious climate, breathtaking views of valleys, meadows, mountains and greenery; Hatton Plains National Park, Gregory Lake.
04. Ella
The Ella is a small town in the Badulla District, Uva Province in Sri Lanka. It is approximately 200km east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041m above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna.
A hill country gem, Ella offers breathtaking views, tea plantations, and hiking trails like Ella Rock and little Adam's peak.
05. Yala National Park
Yala National Park is located in the south eastern region of Sri Lanka and Tissamaharama is the gateway to Yala National Park.
The park provides jeeps with soft –tops which affords better opportunities in viewing wild life. Dawn and dusk bring about the best timing for safari tours in the Yala National Park.
The Yala National Park affords the greatest opportunities to sight the Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife. such as stocks, lagoons, crocodiles,peacocks, monkeys,elephants,leopards. A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded bird life at yala national park.
Yala National Park is rich in bird life and around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter.
The Yala National Park affords the greatest opportunities to sight the Sri Lanka’s broad variety of wildlife. such as stocks, lagoons, crocodiles,peacocks, monkeys,elephants,leopards. A total of 32 species of mammals have been recorded bird life at yala national park.
Yala National Park is rich in bird life and around 130 species have been recorded. Raptors include crested serpent eagle and white bellied sea eagle. Among the water birds attracted to the lagoons are Lesser Flamingo, Pelicon, Spoonbill, painted stork, rare black necked Stork, grey heron, purple heron, night heron and Darter.
The Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central of Sri Lanka, 205km north of the capital of Colombo.
Also, Anuradhapura is an ancient capital and UNESCO site; it's treasure trove of archaeological wonders, including massive stupas, the sacred Bodhi tree, and ancient monasteries.
07. Poḷonnaruwa
The Poḷonnaruwa is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. The Polonnaruwa remains as the royal ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
Polonnaruwa is famous for being Sri Lanka's second ancient city and a well-preserved archaeological site, showcasing the architectural achievements of the time. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its well-preserved ruins of palaces, monasteries, temples, and other structures. The city was a thriving commercial and religious center, and the ruins reflect its golden age, including the impressive Parakrama Samudra Tank.
Bentota is located 64km south of Colombo in the South-western coastal belt of Sri Lanka. Bentota is a very pretty rural area: the greenery of the landscape is especially striking. Most of the areas are well shaded and sheltered by tall trees with the coconut palm tress dominating the landscape.
Bentota is famous for its beautiful beaches and diverse range of water sports, making it a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. It's also known for its turtle hatchery, Ayurveda practices, and toddy production.
08) Dambulla
The Dambulla is a city situated in the north of Matale District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. It is situated 148 km north-east of Colombo, 43 km north of Matale and 72 km north of Kandy.
The Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO site, features five caves adorned with Buddhist murals and over 150 statues. Also, it is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings.
09. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department.The Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.
Animals are allowed to roam freely during the day and a herd structure allowed to form 08.00 The babies are fed on milk in the mornings and allowed to range freely on the 12 acres large grassland. 10.00 Each morning and afternoon 14.00 the animals are walked 400 meters to the river Maha Oya for a two-hour bath. Beteween 16.30 and 1800 in the evening the animals are taken to their stalls and tethered for the night. They are then given their evening feed which is milk again for the babies and leaves for the older ones.
Plenty of food and water are available. The leaves are mainy Cocunut leaves (Cocos nucifera), but also branches from Jackfruit (Artocarpus integra), leaves, branches and logs of Kitul palm tree (Caryoty urens), from There is no stress or threat to the animals.
The Dambulla is a city situated in the north of Matale District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. It is situated 148 km north-east of Colombo, 43 km north of Matale and 72 km north of Kandy.
The Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO site, features five caves adorned with Buddhist murals and over 150 statues. Also, it is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m (520 ft) over the surrounding plains. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings.
09. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department.The Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.
Animals are allowed to roam freely during the day and a herd structure allowed to form 08.00 The babies are fed on milk in the mornings and allowed to range freely on the 12 acres large grassland. 10.00 Each morning and afternoon 14.00 the animals are walked 400 meters to the river Maha Oya for a two-hour bath. Beteween 16.30 and 1800 in the evening the animals are taken to their stalls and tethered for the night. They are then given their evening feed which is milk again for the babies and leaves for the older ones.
Plenty of food and water are available. The leaves are mainy Cocunut leaves (Cocos nucifera), but also branches from Jackfruit (Artocarpus integra), leaves, branches and logs of Kitul palm tree (Caryoty urens), from There is no stress or threat to the animals.
10. Bentota Beach
Bentota is famous for its beautiful beaches and diverse range of water sports, making it a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. It's also known for its turtle hatchery, Ayurveda practices, and toddy production.
11. Trincomalee
Trincomalee is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. It's located 257 km north-east of Colombo.
Trincomalee Harbour (Fort Frederick) is the second best natural Harbour in the world and the available water and land area is about 10 times as much as the Port of Colombo. Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Trincomalee was tentatively identified to cater for bulk and break bulk cargo and port related industrial activities including heavy industries, tourism and agriculture etc.
Within its grounds, the grand Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching. The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva and many more place to visit as Uppuveli Beach, Nilaveli Beach and the seven hot springs.
The Galle is a major city on the southwestern of Sri Lanka, 119 km south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.
Galle known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast land.
Batticaloa is a major city in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka, around 292km from Colombo. It is the administrative capital of the Batticaloa District. The city is the seat of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka and is a major commercial centre.
The Batticaloa Lagoon is a large brackish lagoon located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, and is known for its beautiful scenery, rich biodiversity, and unique ecosystem.
There are many places to visit in Batticaloa district as Pasikudah and Kalkudah Beaches, Batticaloa Lighthouse, Heritage Museum of Kattankudy, Al Aqsa Masjid Kaathankudy, Batticaloa campus etc.
There are many places to visit in Batticaloa district as Pasikudah and Kalkudah Beaches, Batticaloa Lighthouse, Heritage Museum of Kattankudy, Al Aqsa Masjid Kaathankudy, Batticaloa campus etc.
