What To Expect From A Vacation In Sri Lanka

Formerly known as Ceylon, Sri Lanka is a beautiful island country in the Indian Ocean. The country offers a unique mix of tropical charm and rich cultural heritage that could be easily explored at its wonderful coastal towns and city attractions. There are a plethora of important tourist attractions and natural wonders in this action-packed destination, so we have compiled and categorized a number of prominent spots that visitors should include in their travel itinerary during their Sri Lanka holiday packages.

Religion & Culture: The Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. This is a must-visit for visitors exploring Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. Similarly, Galle on the country’s southwestern coast features two prominent places of worship – the Kalutara temple and the Seenigama temple – while the Japanese Peace Pagoda here offers excellent sunset and wildlife photography opportunities. Other important cultural and religious sites in Sri Lanka include the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Bahirawakanda Temple in Kandy and the Dambulla Cave Temple in Dambulla.

History: Galle Fort in the Bay of Galle is a 16th century heritage monument recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Those visiting here can shop for gems and antiques, or simply admire its magnificent structures. The National Museum of Colombo in the Sri Lankan capital features numerous historical exhibits like the splendid regalia of the 17th century Kandyan Kings. Similarly, the Dutch Period Museum in Colombo documents the Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka and features a wealth of Dutch-inspired artifacts. Visitors booking cheap Sri Lanka holidays can also explore the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura which comprises of museums and historical monuments.

Nature & Wildlife: Bordering the Indian Ocean in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park is one of the country’s most scenic destinations and an open conservatory for Sri Lankan leopards, elephants and aquatic birds. Then there’s the Walipattu National Park, the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka best known for its sand-rimmed natural lakes (locally known as "willus") and a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Finally there’s the Colombo Zoological Gardens in Colombo whose daily-held elephant show is a huge crowd puller.

Beaches: The seaside-resort town of Hikkaduwa in southwestern Sri Lanka is a beautiful travel spot which features a wonderful beach and beachfront lined with bars and restaurants. The Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary here is home to around 70 varieties of multi-colored corals. Similarly, Bentota’s Induruwa Beach in Southern Sri Lanka is one of best sand beaches in the island. Finally, the beach resort village of Unawatuna in Southern Sri Lanka boasts the picturesque Jungle Beach which is set along a lush tropical jungle.

Adventure: Kalpitiya is a major coastal town in northwestern Sri Lanka offering kite surfing and wind surfing along a beautiful lagoon. Visitors exploring this magnificent site can also take to snorkeling and diving at the nearby Bar Reef and St. Anne’s Reef. Similarly, one can visit Arugam Bay on the southeastern coast that is famous for its lagoons and beaches bustling with surfing activities. In the inland parts of the country, one can visit Kitulgala whose wet rainforests form an excellent backdrop for white water rafting on the Kelaniya River.

All in all, Sri Lanka offers a whole host of interesting vacation options for people of all ages and tastes. So get started for the ultimate tropical vacation with Holiday packages to Sri Lanka from India offered by Brightsun Travel India.

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