Top Places You Must Visit In Sri Lanka
Those who’ve ever visited Sri Lanka would know that it’s not just a country; it’s an experience of a lifetime. With amazing greenery, jungle-covered mountains, delicious food, and picture-perfect beaches, it’s a place you must visit before you die. And the best part is that Sri Lanka is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife in Asia! If you’re also planning for Sri Lanka tours, then here is a list of the places you must explore when visiting here.
Nine Arch Bridge in Ella
When you start exploring the top tourist attractions places in Sri Lanka, one place that is sure to come to your screen is the Nine Arch Bridge, which is one of Sri Lanka’s most famous tourist destinations. It’s a massive rail bridge, lying deep among a luscious jungle, green tea plantations, and bamboo forest. With a massive 25 meters in height and 91 meters in length, it is one of Sri Lanka’s most renowned construction marvels and serves as an example of outstanding architecture. And one thing no one will tell you is that this mammoth bridge has stood without steel support for over 100 years! Trust me, there’s no better feeling than walking through the jungle and seeing the beautiful stone arches of the bridge.
Diyaluma Falls
If you are a nature lover and would like to experience it from the nearest, then it is suggested that you must try visiting Diyaluma Falls. It is important to understand that this is located at a height so you must hike to reach there. And an interesting thing about this fall is that it is the 2nd highest waterfall in the country and one of the best places to visit when you’re on luxury Sri Lanka holidays. Located around 40 km from Ella, it will make you feel astonished at how wonderful nature can be. Make sure that you ask a tuk-tuk driver to take you to the bottom of the trail and then follow the path for around 2 hours to reach the place. Here you can see three natural infinity pools perched which are located on the edge of the cliff.
Southern Beaches
Sri Lanka is home to some amazing and beautiful beaches where you can enjoy your time under palm trees with a coconut in hand and the sea breeze in your hair. This will make your trip a complete experience. Many Instagrammers also flaunt their styles on these beaches. Southern beaches of Sri Lanka are famous among those who want to live the beach vacation dream. Dalawella Beach is one of the most famous ones, where you can also enjoy a swing that sits high up in the curve of a bending palm tree. You can enjoy it right in front of Dream Cabana. You might need to pay some charges to try this, but it’s surely worth the money.
National Parks
It is a fact that many people visiting Sri Lanka tours or India tours are wildlife lovers. So if you are also planning for luxury Sri Lanka holidays, then make sure that you do not miss a chance to experience the wildlife animals in their natural habitat. There are a total of 26 national parks located across the country where tourists can enjoy watching wildlife animals and marine creatures like elephants, sloth bears, blue whales, dolphins, and even the elusive leopard. The best part about these national parks is that these animals roam free in the wild while you are inside a vehicle that is securely covered from all sides. Make sure to not miss taking a safari trip to see endless wildlife animals. Some famous national parks here are Yala National Park, Wilpattu National Park, Udawalawe National Park Safari, Wasgamuwa National Park, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Minneriya & Kaudulla National Parks, Horton Plains National Park, Mannar Island, Kumana National Park,
and Bundala National Park.
The Red Mosque
While it’s not quite famous and renowned among global tourists, but is surely worth the visit, especially when you would like to experience one of the most spectacular buildings in the country. This is a stunning candy-like red and white striped mosque that is known as ‘Jami Ul-Alfar.’ This mosque is located in the Pettah district and has tall minarets towering across the city and its facade is covered in red and white patterns.
Tea Plantations
When you’re in Sri Lanka, there’s no way you can miss the chance to experience the fun and excitement of a tea plantation. For this, Nuwara Eliya is the best place as it is very famous for its rolling green hills and breathtaking tea plantations. For decades now, this place has been planting tea, which is exported throughout the world, and has been known as one of the most important tea producers globally. Do you know where Lipton Tea is grown? It comes from Sri Lanka itself. The tea plantation is a gift from the Britishers who brought tea here during colonial times. This place has just the right climate and high altitude for growing tea.
Galle Fort
If you have the desire to explore the old cities that have still maintained their rich culture and history, then Gella Fort is a place you must visit. This fort is located on Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast and has been known as an architectural gem. Its story began in the 1500s when the Portuguese arrived here. Later in the 18th century, it was captured by the Dutch captured who later used Galle Fort as their headquarters.
So when you are planning for Sri Lanka tours, make sure that you never miss a chance to visit these amazing places, which can offer never-before experiences and lifetime experiences for you and your loved ones. Each one of them is handpicked and is sure to make your travel a great experience that you would like to think about every moment.
