Before exploring the natural landscape and diversity of culture in Sri Lanka, one needs to know about the best spots they can see, the best activities they can do and the best food they can have in this country. So, without further ado, let's start the discussion.
The Best Places to Explore in Sri Lanka
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Staring at baby elephants and how they enjoy soaking in the river can be really heartwarming. And thus you must visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. It will not be difficult to believe if you would not feel like leaving this paradise.
Kandy
Kandy is surrounded by the hills in the Kandy plateau that crosses a wide place of tropical plantations, especially tea. The Temple of the Tooth is a sacred place of Kandy which was declared a world heritage place in 1988 by UNESCO.
Another place in Kandy that you must visit is Royal Botanical Gardens. This is a stunning garden and has a large collection of orchids, palm trees, cannonball fruit trees and Burma bamboo trees.
Nuwara Eliya and Gregory Lake
This is one of the most spectacular locations in Sri Lanka for its scenic natural beauty. You can experience the beautiful view of the tea plantations, mountains, waterfalls and much more. Take a train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya to enjoy the views in the best way. Gregory lake is a reservoir in Nuwara Eliya which you cannot just miss. It is certainly a lovely tourist spot and if you seek for solitariness then you must come to this amazingly calm place to spend a few hours.
Colombo
Colombo has many hidden things that you cannot explore if you just pass through this. You should take a train ride here to enjoy lovely view of Mount Lavinia, Talangama Wetland and many other spots.
The Best Activities to Do in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a place where you can enjoy myriad adventurous activities that can certainly give adrenalin rush. This island has everything – surfing, scuba diving, hiking & trekking, white water rafting, kitesurfing, windsurfing, blue whales watching and much more.
The Best Delicacies to Have in Sri Lanka
Some of the best dishes that you should not miss when you will be in Sri Lanka are Fish ambul thiyal which is a sour fish curry, Kottu which is Srilanka's hamburger, Kukul mass curry which is a chicken curry, Parippu which is a rich flavoured and creamy textured dhal, Lamprais which is a combination of rice, sambol chilli sauce and meat, Hoppers which is a special pancake, Polos which is a green jackfruit curry, Wambatu moju which is a brinjal pickle, Pol sambol which is a fresh coconut delicacy, and of course Wood apple.
Hope now you have understood that you cannot just miss visiting this superb island Sri Lanka. Book Sri Lanka tour package today and get ready. Visit Sri Lanka and you will undoubtedly return your home with wholesome experience.
Martin Wynn
