WONDERS OF ASIA
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. Take a trip to these spots the beautiful
places in Sri Lanka and you would find it difficult to leave.
25 Most Beautiful Places In Sri
Lanka 2019
While you’re planning your next
vacay to this serene country, scroll down to know where all you can head for an
amazing trip with your friends and family. Make sure you cover all the
must-have experiences here!
1. Ella
Get enamored by the stunning views
through Ella Gap overlooking a spectacular gap in the southern mountain wall.
Situated in the middle of beautiful countryside, with small vegetable plots,
tea plantations on the hill slopes and forests on the tops this hill station is
nothing less than breathtaking. Ella undoubtedly, is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Sri Lanka.
2. Nuwara Eliya
A 19th century hill station Nuwara
Eliya retains its colonial ambiance with its golf course, gentlemen’s clubs and
mock-Tudor buildings. It is one of the most beautiful locations in Sri Lanka
for a scenic rail ride. Experience the stunning views of the surrounding tea
plantations, waterfalls and dramatic mountains the train takes you from Kandy
to Nuwara Eliya. You wouldn’t want the ride to end!
3. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Can you imagine anything as
heartwarming as staring at baby elephants as they enjoy a river soak? And at
this beautiful place in Sri Lanka – the Pinnawalla Elephant Orphanage you can!
It won’t be hard to believe if you wouldn’t want to leave this paradise. This
place is 13 km away from the town of Kegalle and one can come from any public
transport. This is a very popular tourist destination and gives visitors a very
different kind of experience. Watching the baby elephants doing mischief and
moving here and there is a lifetime experience. One cannot get to see all this
anywhere else. When you will come to this place, you will get many small
reasons that you will definitely love this place. Therefore, whenever you come
to Sri Lanka do visit this place.
4. Polonnaruwa
The next place in the list is again
a city that is popular for the temples. You could easily spend your day
imagining the ancient city life at the ruins of Polonnaruwa. Well preserved and
full of archaeological treasures with hundreds of ancient structures like tombs
and temples, statues and stupas it is difficult to not be amazed by the ruins
here. This is known to everyone that Sri Lanka is the country of temples and
also it has many monuments and heritages that depict its history and culture.
Polonnaruwa is one such place that is very popular among the tourists and one
will get to experience the real life of Sri Lanka here.
So, if you are a spiritual person
and also you have an interest in knowing the history, culture, and tradition of
different countries, then you must visit this place. This place will give you
the exact glimpses of Sri Lanka history and culture. One would wonder as what
are the things here, which will give the sneak peek of the Sri Lankan history?
The answer to this question is that there are the remains of the old buildings
and monuments that were once standing here.
5. Dambulla Cave Temple
It is hard to not be stunned by the
beautiful murals and statues in this beautifully preserved cave with over 150
statues of Buddha. Experience the peace and silene in this stunning cave temple
that bear testimony to the extraordinary cultural artifacts
in ancient Sri Lanka.
6. Adams Peak
The next destination that we are
going to add to this list is 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. 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.
7. Old Dutch Fort At Galle
Experience a peaceful afternoon,
staring at the endless sea from the charming Galle Old Dutch Fort, the
best-preserved sea fort within South Asia. Nothing is going to make you want to
turn back! This place is for those who are deeply interested in history. It is
said that the establishment of this fort dates back to the 16th century. The
maintenance is not perfect, but one can see history peeping through the fort.
There is a sea nearby and you can get that perfect view from the top of the
fort. One can even walk on the shore too.
8. Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Perhaps one of the most dramatic
sights in Sri Lanka, get lost amongst the ancient remains, remarkable frescoes
and water gardens at the astonishing Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Don’t miss the
magnificent view from the top, with jungle and rolling hills in every
direction. Who would want to leave? Sigiriya is a place that is one of the
world heritage sites. This place has uncountable reasons that will make you
fall in love with this place. The first thing is its beauty, which is par
excellence because of the mesmerizing vegetation it has all around. Due to many
other reasons and including the beautiful greenery, it is said that if you do
not pay a visit to this place, then your Sri Lanka trip would remain
incomplete. The monument here is basically a fortress that is built in the middle
of the greenery. The fortress is fully made up of rocks. So, if you will climb
and go up, you will get a 360-degree view of the surrounding areas. This would
be a brilliantly amazing view to watch. However, the way to reach this place is
not that difficult, but even if you face a little problem then it is worth.
9. Mirissa
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 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. Also, in the evening time,
you can go to the beaches and spend your time relaxing there. So, there are
enough reasons for which one can easily fall in love with this small, but
beautiful village.
10. Yala National Park
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. 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 KMs 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.
11. Colombo
Next place on the list is the city
of Colombo. 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.
12. Beira Lake
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly a beautiful
city, but commercialization has made its place in the country. Thus, resulting
in overcrowded places and markets, but if you want to spend really peaceful
time in Sri Lanka, then Beira Lake is the place for you. After that long and
tiring shopping and travel if you want to sit calmly and relax your mind, then
come to Beira Lake and have a boat ride there. You will feel as if all your
tiredness and tension has gone.The lake is very beautiful as it has green water
and also because of the lots of Ducks that remain in the water and appear in
front of the visitors during the boat ride. One can even go with a paddle boat
as they too are available for rent. This lake offers an overall peaceful
experience to the visitors.
13. Arugam Bay
Apart from all other beautiful
natural features, Sri Lanka is best known for its beaches. There are many
popular beaches in this country and it is said that they come in one of the
most beautiful beaches in Asia. The beaches here are not just for the sake of enjoyment
along the side of the sea, but one can even enjoy going in the water. One can
get such an amazing experience after visiting Arugam Bay. It is said that this
beach is the most enjoyable of all. One can easily dress up in their swimwear
and can go into the water if they want.
Apart from this, the beach offers a
lot of water activities too, to its visitors. These activities include diving,
speed boating, and many others. What makes this beach beautiful of all the
beaches in Sri Lanka is the blue water that it has and the coconut trees that
are there on the beach. With all these features, this beach has become one of
the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka and is a must visit.
14. Temple Of The Tooth Relic
Next place in this is the one that
is very unique and beautiful in every way. We are here talking about the Temple
of Tooth Relic. This temple is very popular and most of the tourists coming to
Sri Lanka come here definitely because of its uniqueness. Like many other
popular places of Sri Lanka, this too comes in the world heritage sites and is
marked so by UNESCO. The temple is spiritual and historical both.
So, people come here are interested
in both subjects. It is said that the tooth relic that the temple has is of
Buddha. Also, there is this saying that one who will hold that tooth relic will
be the governor of the kingdom. This temple is located in the city of Kandy.
15. Jaffna
This place is also called the city of temples in Sri Lanka,
as it has some of the most beautiful temples of Sri Lanka. 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.
16. Commonwealth War Cemetery
This place is not regarded as the
typical spot for the tourists to visit, but a lot of people come here. There is
nothing fancy about this place, yet you should come here to pay your homage to
the soldiers who quit their lives for the sake of their country. It is not
necessary that the man who has sacrificed his life should belong to your
country only.
Be it any country and be it any
person, if someone is doing a noble job, then this is our duty to appreciate
them. So, when visiting Sri Lanka and especially to Kandy, do come and visit
the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Here, you will find that there are people who
are paying their tributes to the martyrs.
17. Unawatuna Beach
As mentioned earlier, Sri Lanka is
known for its beautiful beaches, not just among its neighboring countries, but
in the whole of Asia. Not just beautiful, the Srilankan beaches offer an
awesome nightlife and many water activities to the people that come. One such
awesome beach is the Unawatuna beach. This beach is very popular but is a bit
different from the other beaches of Sri Lanka. While every other beach is known
for the happening life that it gives to its tourists, this beach is known for
the kind of calmness that it provides to the visitors there.
If you want to spend a good light
afternoon, then you can simply come to this place and relax. The water and the
sand here provide a very good environment overall, thus making it again a must
visit place. This place is the least crowded, but you will get everything that
you require. One should not understand that since this is a quiet place, they
cannot have fun here. If you want to have fun, then you can dive in the water
or can even go to the nearby restaurants and cafes and can chill.
18. Sigiriya Museum
In this article, there is a mention
of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Here we are discussing about the Sigiriya
Museum. This museum will become the favorite of the person who is even least
interested in history. The museum has such things preserved that clearly depict
the tradition and history of Sri Lanka and Sigiriya. Apart from this, the
museum is beautiful also, which gives you one more reason for paying a visit.
19. Ulpotha
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.
20. Trincomalee
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.
21. Kandalama
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 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.
22. Ceylon Tea Trails Hotel
This place is basically a hotel,
full of luxuries, but one must come to this place when in Sri Lanka because of
the undefined beauty it has. The hotel is full luxuries and the surroundings
are full of natural beauty. This combination is deadly can turn anyone drop
dead. When you will look outside the hotel you will see the beautiful slopes of
the tea garden, till your sight will go.
This is such an amazing view to
watch and nobody can describe this beautiful scene in words. The hotel is not a
hotel, but actually a bungalow and you will feel very royal staying at this
place. So, if you are visiting Sri Lanka in the near future, then do not forget
to visit this beautiful hotel.
23. Dondra Lighthouse
Dondra lighthouse was made in the
era when Sri Lanka was a colony. This could be understood by the way of its
construction. This building is very tall and you will get a very good view of
the nearby surrounding areas when you stand on the top of it. This looks
beautiful because of the rows of palm trees that are there across the building
and also because it seems as if the top of this building is meeting the sky.
One can come to visit this place
along with his whole family. This is actually the place where families come and
hang out together. You can click as much photographs as they want and can enjoy
the scenic sunset that could be easily seen from the top of this lighthouse.
The place is situated almost 165 km away from Colombo and therefore one can
come here easily by any transportation from Colombo.
24. Tissamaharama
This place is considered the best
for those who are keenly interested in photography and stuff. Photography
enthusiasts are really passionate about their work and what not they do for
getting that perfect shot. If you too belong to the same category, then you
should come to the town of Tissamaharama. This place has most scenic
surroundings and you can get that perfect shot of flying birds here at this
place.
Also, if we talk about the beauty of
this place, then there is an artificial, but magnificently beautiful lake here.
The name of this lake is Tissa Wewa Lake. Also, this place has some important
and amazingly beautiful stupas like Yatala Vehera Stupa and many more. One must
know that the people in Sri Lanka are the followers of Buddhism; therefore
these stupas are very common in various places.
So, these were 25 of the best places in Sri Lanka that are a must visit when you are coming to this country. All the places mentioned in the article are of great importance and should not be missed out.
So, these were 25 of the best places in Sri Lanka that are a must visit when you are coming to this country. All the places mentioned in the article are of great importance and should not be missed out.
25. Bentota Beach
At a distance of 65 km from the city
of Colombo is the beautiful beach named Bentota. It is one of the most
beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka and a must-visit spot on your trip there. Unwind
and relax on the golden sand of the Bentota beach and enjoy the beautiful sea
views. One can also enjoy a boat cruise on the Bentota river and those who are
looking for some adventure can enjoy some exciting water activities at the
Bentota beach.
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