5 Musts of Sri Lanka

[Pooja Joshi]

If you are looking for a peaceful place to visit which is away from the madding crowd, Sri Lanka is your ideal destination. The pristine beaches, picturesque topography and mosaic landscape make Sri Lanka a perfect holiday destination. Starting from jungles, tea plantations, to temples there are a lot of beautiful spots to tour when you buy Sri Lanka Maldives Tour packages. However, before you book a Sri Lanka tour package, let’s check out the 5 must-visit places. Read on.

1. The Dambulla Cave Temple

The largest temple complex in Sri Lanka, The Dambulla Cave Temple is one of the most famous destinations that you must visit. The temple complex has statues and paintings that date back to 12th Century AD. The complex has five rooms of different sizes and all the rooms have Buddha sitting in a different position. Built on a black rocky mountain, The Dambulla Cave Temple serves as a nice contrast with white walls of the temples. The top view of the temple is something that you must see on your trip.

2. Adam’s Peak

The next destination on our list is Adam’s Peak. The beautiful place is located on biological site. The tall, pointed mountain has a 2,243 ascent and is a pilgrimage route for Buddhists pilgrims. The peak is said to have an impression of Lord Buddha’s footprint near the summit. For a memorable visit to Adam’s Peak, make sure you reach the top of the mountain before dawn to see the beautiful sunlight. Don’t forget to click a lot of pictures of this scenic destination.

3. Yala National Park

This renowned National Park in Sri Lanka is the best place to see some big cats. Yala National Park has the highest number of leopards in the world. In addition, the National Park is also home to a number of elephants and aquatic birds. You can also catch a glimpse of monkeys, crocodiles, and other critters that roam around the forest areas. Located on the southeast coast of the island, Yala National Park is open throughout the week from 6:00AM to 4:00 PM. If you are a wildlife photographer, Yala is the perfect place for you. So, make sure it’s a part of your Sri Lanka Tour package travel itinerary.

4. Arugam Bay

The coastline of Sri Lanka spreads over 1600 km and is ideal for windsurfing, speed boating and different kinds of water sports. If you love surfing in turquoise water, Arugam Bay is the right place for you. The Bay is located on the southeast coast approximately 320 km away from Colombo. The scenic beach is also an ideal place to sip coconut water and soak in the sun.

5. Kandy

Kandy, a large city in Sri Lanka is located on a plateau surrounded by the central highland mountains. The World Heritage Site is an ideal place to experience the Sinhalese culture. The best time to visit Kandy is during the Esala Perahera festival in summer. Do visit the Temple of the Tooth which was built on 4th century and also has Buddha’s tooth- a very sacred relic.

Last Few Words

Those were just some of the many places to visit on a Sri Lanka tour. Make sure all these travel destinations are included in the travel itinerary of your Sri Lanka tour package. Also, do some bit of research about the best time to visit, clothes to carry and other such important details before you book a Sri Lanka tour. You can also talk to your International travel agent in India to get all these details.