Plan a trip to Sri Lanka to escape your boring daily schedule. The Asian nation is filled with picturesque locations such as tea estates, waterfalls, gardens, and historical sites. Allow me to give you a sneak preview of Sri Lankan travel.
Tourist Places
Colombo:
The people of Colombo, the country’s capital, are a fascinating blend of traditional and contemporary values. The historic Victorian Lighthouse Clock Tower, Gordon Gardens, Jami-ul-Alfar, Hindu temples including the New and Old Kathiresan Kovils, St. Anthony Catholic Church, and the busy Pettah’s Bazaar are all worth visiting in Colombo.
Kandy:
Kandy has seen Sri Lanka’s former aristocracy. It now strengthens the thriving Sinhalese region, culture, and heritage. Must-see locations in Kandy include the Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Cadjugama, Elephant Orphanage at Pinnewala, Kandy Lake, Temple of the Tooth, and Royal Palace Complex.
Galle:
Visitors come to Galle, which is located on the South Coast, from all over the world. Visitors visiting Galle should not miss the magnificent Galle Fort, the National Maritime Museum, Unawatuna Bay, Koggala, and Weligama.
Kataragama
In Sri Lanka, Kataragama is well known as the location of the summer festival. It is a revered location for Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims and is located on the banks of the River Menik. All year long, a temple honoring the Buddhist deity Kataragama Deviyo receives a lot of pilgrims.
Nuwara Eliya
The natural beauty of Nuwara Eliya surpasses any comparisons in all of Asia. It is surrounded by a stunning panorama of rushing waterfalls and is about 1,400 feet above sea level. Three locations worth seeing include Victoria Park, the Hill Club, and the Labookellie Tea Factory.
Best time to visit
The country experiences a favorable climate all year round. Generally, monsoon and dry seasons dominate the region all throughout the year. The southwest coast and the hilly region remain dry from November to April. While the east coat remains dry from May to September. Henceforth, traveling to Srilanka is comfortable all year round.
How to reach Sri Lanka
By Air
Sri Lanka is a year-round vacation location. Sri Lanka can only be reached by flight. Direct flights are welcomed at Colombo’s international airport from Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and various Asian nations. Additionally, there are numerous flights that connect Colombo with Indian destinations including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Trichy, and Thiruvananthapuram, among others.
