Sri Lanka is an amazing travel destination offering a wide range of places to visit. It is an island located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India presents visitors with an incredible array of environments and tourist attractions to enjoy and experience. Travelers can trace the island's fascinating history from ancient times through the colonial to the present in cities like Colombo and Kandy.
Its relatively compact island boasts 8 Unesco world heritage sites where that history is preserved. Sri Lanka is also a beach lovers' paradise rang by some of the world's most beautiful beaches and home to a number of luxury beach resorts.
When planning a Sri Lanka adventure keep in mind that the country experiences its rainy season from May through August making December through April usually the best time to visit. The shoulder season of September October and November is a good time to visit as well.
In this article, we're gonna be looking at the top 10 best places to visit in Sri Lanka.
7 - Tangalla
As an island, Sri Lanka is surrounded by beaches and there really is something for everyone to see. At Rico, a beach just East of the town is a big sea turtle nesting area and conservation center.
6 - Yala National Park
This location is on the island's Southeast coast and this National Park is known for leopard safaris. Leopards are very rare but the park has a large population and it's possible to spot them even on an A-day trip. Ark. Is also home to a large population of Asian elephants which are endemic to Sri Lanka. This park is home to some incredibly varied environments and ecosystems. There are also some important Buddhist temples and shrines within yellow which is not far from the city of Hambantota.
5 - Galle Face
Galle face beach isn't the place to get away from it all but it is the place to relax. People watch and have some fun with other Sri Lankans whether it's day or night. Aside from the beach, there's a large grass area where people picnic and play games. For the best experience visit on a Friday or Saturday night. Beaches are fronted by vendors and restaurants and the area beyond it is filled with hotels ranging in price from budget to luxury. Galle Face is in the heart of downtown Colombo just in front of Fort. You have a skyline behind you and the sea in front of you it's the area between Galle road and the Indian Ocean.
4 - Hikkaduwa Beach
Only 90 minutes from Colombo this beach is all about water sports surfing body boarding snorkeling and scuba diving. It's 1 of the country's most popular surfing areas with the best waves between November and March. The feature is large so it never feels too crowded.
3 - Galle
The city of Galle is about a 2-hour drive from columbo by one of the country's 1st modern superhighways. This ancient trading port reflects its colonial history and is focused around a large 17th-century seafront port. Like others in the country, the white sand beach leads into the clear turquoise water and this is even a beach wipe beneath the iconic Galle lighthouse.
2 - Udawalawe National Park Safari
Visitors to the park can see elephants as there's a large population of them along with crocodiles water Buffalo and more. There are leopards there too but they can't be very hard to track or spot. there are also monkeys and a larger sort of deer and small mammals. There are some small accommodations and guest houses across from and even inside Udawalawa. You can also visit on one day trip the best times to visit are very early in the morning or very late in the afternoon.
1 - Kandy
Be sure to visit the city's national museum of Kandy as it illustrates the story of the region and its people through exhibits and artifacts. Nearby a temple of the sacred tooth relic is a very holy Buddhist shrine part of the Royal palace complex.
And there you have the 8 best places to visit in Sri Lanka. did you like what you saw let us know in the comments down below share this article with your friends and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletters for more fantastic.