Sigiriya
Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka. Referred by visitors as the Greatest Wonder of the World this ancient royal palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts millions of tourists every year. Dating back to 477 AD, Sigiriya is considered one of South Asia’s best-preserved examples of urban planning and one of its most important archaeological sites. Sigiriya is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
It is probably the most visited tourist destination of Sri Lanka.
Tropical surfing paradise
Sri Lanka is genuinely a year-round holiday destination. If you’re after a bit of sun and surf, you’re good to travel in any month! Sri Lanka is one of the most reliable surfing destinations in the Indian Ocean. It is also known as the easily accessible tropical surfing paradise. Surfing camps in the Southern Province are hugely popular, Unawatuna, Weligama, Midigama, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna to name a few. Take a great surfing break at Sri Lanka’s surfing mecca in Arugam Bay on the east coast.
Wildlife Safaris
The Sri Lankan leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) is a leopard native to Sri Lanka. They are found in a range of habitats, Yala and Wilpattu. Enjoy wildlife safaris in Yala, Udawalawe, Wilpattu, Wasgamuwa, Kaudulla, Horton Plains National Parks among others. Sri Lanka has no less than 22 national parks. Top wildlife picks are Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan Leopard, Sloth Bear, crocodiles & alligators, Indian pangolin and many others.
Sri Lanka is home to all kinds of amazing nature experiences, whether you’re into hiking in the wilderness, spotting wildlife or strolling around in the tropical sunshine.
Visit Sinharaja Forest Reserve – UNESCO World Heritage Centre, home to at least 139 endemic plant species.
Horton Plains is a national park in the central highlands, home to some of Sri Lanka’s most endangered bird species, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
Leopard Country
Cultural capital
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Nuwara Eliya Little England
Nuwara Eliya is called “Little England” by many foreign visitors. Travelling through winding roads and lush green valleys, tea estates situated on the slopes and banks of the hills, with tiny streams and water falls and the beautiful misty mountains , you can arrive at the picturesque little city of Nuwara Eliya at a height…
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
See majestic Asian elephants up close at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. You’ll have the opportunity to observe and interact with the elephants. Watch the entire herd take a bath in the river. Take a walk to the elephant park to see baby elephants being bottle fed. Enjoy the chance to feed a baby elephant with…
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Vedda, indigenous Hela people
The Vedda people are the last indigenous tribe still in existence on the island of Sri Lanka. They are one of the oldest aboriginal tribes in the world. The Veddas were traditionally forest dwellers, who foraged, hunted and lived in close-knit groups in caves in the dense jungles of Sri Lanka.
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300km trekking trail Ambuluwawa Tower Elephant bath in the river Elephant Orphanage Forest people Galle Galle Dutch Fort Gal Oya National Park Hela Medicine Hikes in Sri Lanka Indigenous Hela People Kandapola Kandy Kandyan Dancing Kandy Esala Perahera Kandy Lake King Kasyapa King Ravana Lake Gregory Little Adam’s Peak Little England Lotus Tower Midigama Minneriya National Park Mirissa Moon Plains Nelum Kuluna Nuwara Eliya Pedro Tea Estate Pekoe Trail Pinnawala Ragala Stilt Fishermen Stilt Fishing Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya The Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka Trekking Hanthana Mountains Twin baby elephants Uda Pussellawa Railways UPR Vedda Veddah Wanniyala-Aetto Yala National Park
