Highlights of Sri Lanka
- Enjoy the views from Sigiriya Rock Fort
- Sigiriya Rock Fort is an awe-inspiring sight. Though the walk to the top is strenuous, the panoramic views will make you forget your tired legs in an instant!
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- Experience Sri Lanka's best game drives at Uda Walawe
- To stay in the park and return to your private camp after a fantastic game drive to find a bonfire, cool drinks and a seven-course meal waiting for you is a superb experience.
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- Explore Galle Fort on foot
- Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a charming display of Dutch colonial architecture - old churches, mosques, about 400 houses and imposing government buildings. A delight to explore on foot.
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- Explore the historical sites of The Cultural Triangle
- Sri Lanka's richest historical sites are in the Cultural Triangle, with the ancient capitals of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, the cave temples at Dambulla and the mighty rock fort at Sigiriya.
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- Pay your respects at the Temple of the Tooth
- This serene temple in Kandy is a key pilgrimage spot for Sri Lanka's Buddhist population. Queue with the worshippers, eager to catch a glimpse of the ornate casket that is said to contain a tooth of the Buddha.
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- See incredible wildlife at Yala National Park
- One of the largest national parks in the country, Yala is home to buffalo, crocodile, many species of water bird and the elusive leopard, which can occasionally be sighted at dusk.
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- Spend time in Sri Lanka's beautiful Tea Country
- Probably the most beautiful part of Sri Lanka is the tea country, where time seems to have stopped long ago. Relax, enjoy the lush green hills, fresh cool air and of course a cup of tea!
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- Spot rare and beautiful birds in the Sinharaja Biosphere
- Even if you're not a huge bird enthusiast you will be by the time you return from Sri Lanka! Its 435 resident species can be seen in the numerous national parks, reservoirs and forests.
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Sri Lanka - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Sri Lanka is a truly remarkable country. Tiny in size when compared to its near neighbour, India, it contains a diverse landscape of golden beaches, rolling hills, forests, verdant tea plantations and rugged heathland.
The Cultural Triangle
The Cultural Triangle comprises a succession of ancient capitals and Buddhist sites where intricate carvings and towering stone monuments are scattered throughout the forests. Huge man-made lakes, tanks, have kept the area irrigated for millennia and continue to provide water for both the paddy fields and thirsty wild elephant who regularly leave the shelter of the jungle to drink.
Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Galle
The busy lakeside city of Kandy still attracts thousands of devotees to the Temple of the Tooth, while the island’s rich colonial legacy can be seen in Nuwara Eliya - the tea-growing country where the golf course has been challenging players for over a century - and fortified Galle where the Portuguese walls defend Dutch churches and the former homes of British merchants.
National Parks
Diverse flora and fauna thrive in the plains, wetlands and rainforests, often protected in the national parks scattered throughout the island. Wild elephants are frequently sighted in the parks while the forests and scrub of Yala National Park provide a habitat for one of the world’s densest leopard populations.
Popular Places to visit in Sri Lanka
Whether it is Adam's Peak (the place where Adam first set foot on earth after being cast out of heaven), Sri Pada (sacred footprint), or Samanalakande( Butterfly mountain, where butterflies go to die), Adam's Peak is a beautiful and fascinating place.
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The entry and exit point for all visitors to Sri Lanka, Colombo is a small capital, divided by parks and wide streets with parliament and other government offices still housed in grand colonial buildings.
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The tranquil atmosphere of the fortress area of Galle belies its turbulent past. Now a World Heritage Site, it is a lovely place to wander and explore the small shops, while outside the fortress area Galle is a bustling city with plenty of sandy coves nearby.
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Stronghold of the Sinhala Kings and capital of Sri Lanka’s hill regions, Kandy is perhaps the most beautiful and romantic city in the island. Surrounded by green hills and with a large lake in the town centre, Kandy combines the sophistication of a modern city with the timeless appeal of ancient temples.
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Designated a World Heritage Site for its extraordinary biodiversity and wealth of endemic species, Sinharaja is a truly amazing place for nature lovers and birdwatchers alike. The biosphere is best explored with a local guide.
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Although Anuradhapura dates from the 4th century BC, Sri Lanka’s first Buddhist capital is more than just an ancient relic and still remains a devout holy city centred round the Sacred Bodhi Tree, believed to be grown from a cutting taken from the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.
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One of the largest national parks in the country, the terrain at Yala is varied with grassy plains and forest, rocky scrubland, lagoons and a coastline. This multitude of environments supports a diverse range of animals and an abundance of birdlife.
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