Most Beautiful Places In Sri Lanka You Must Visit In 2020

Sri Lanka can rightly be defined as the country of romantic landscapes, dynamic mountains, dense green tea gardens, and golden beaches. This island nation has a lot of beautiful spots; known for its natural beauty and cultural values a trip to these below-mentioned places in Sri Lanka will put you in awe and you might find it difficult to leave this place.

Ella-

Located in the middle of beautiful surroundings with small vegetable plots, tea plantations on the hillside and forests. Get a stunning view through the Ella gap that overlooks the southern mountain wall. Ella certainly one of the best places in Sri Lanka.

Adams Peak-

Climb the slopes that will lead you to a breathtaking sunrise in the early morning. This place lies in the middle of Sri Lanka and is famous for a thing called "Sri pada", which basically considered as footprints of Buddha. Apart from being a spiritual and a religious place, this place is also known for its beautiful scenery. To witness some really amazing views, all you have to do is climb at the peak of the mountain, it might be a little difficult trek but the view is worth the climb!

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage-

Situated 13 km away from the town of Kegalle, is this most popular tourist destination which will provide you with a totally different experience. Watching a baby elephant doing mischief as it enjoys a river soak will be a heartwarming experience altogether. Whenever you visit Sri Lanka make sure you include this place in your itinerary.

Mirissa-

This village is considered as the largest fishing port in Sri Lanka, whale watching, sunbathing and relaxing on a hammock are few activities you can count on while you are in Mirissa. Being one of the best beach hideaways in Sri Lanka you will forget about your chaotic and monotonous life the moment you enter this place. The village is known for its tuna, mullet, snapper, and butterfish which are some of the tastiest dishes!

Yala National Park-

Located at a distance of about 200 km's from the town Bentota, is this amazing National park that is home to one of the highest densities leopards in the world. Visitors can hire a jeep to ride across the jungles of the Sanctuary, one can spot many elephants and leopards. This place is considered one of the most visited places in Sri Lanka if you are looking forward to having a fun, adventurous trip you should definitely visit this place.

Slave Island-

Situated in the center of Beira Lake Slave Island is an ancient prison built by Dutch. At the present day, this is now one of the oldest buildings in the capital city and has been converted into a major Colombo tourist attraction. It contains a military base and a beautiful botanical garden, it is said that during the Dutch rule, crocodiles were freed into the water to scare the prisoners from slipping away.

Trincomalee-

For those who love water sports and want to experience underwater life should definitely explore this place! The fact that the beach has some amazing scuba diving instructors makes this beach an ideal place to visit. Besides this, there are temples in the near proximity that have some beautiful architecture, so do not miss any temples that come in your way as every temple serves some marvelous work done by the craftsmen in Sri Lanka. Read more exciting travel blogs at Tripcultr and follow us on our social media handles: Instagram and Facebook