Being the neighboring city to the Bandaranayake International Airport, Negombo has become the perfect place to relax and recover with the arrival of Sri Lanka. As a major city on the Western coast of the island, the city hosts many luxury beach resorts and plenty of tourist attractions while the Fish Market or the Fishing Village is extremely highlighted among them. The city was called the “Little Roam” due to the influence of Dutch architecture and culture during the Dutch colonial period. Amazing color formations of the sky above the Indian Ocean by the time of sunset from a luxury hotel on the coast will be a warm welcome for your journey in Sri Lanka.
Located just 20 minutes away from Lion’s Rock Fortress which is the 8th world wonder has highlighted Habarana as a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. Surrounded with many of the UNESCO world heritage sites and historical sites the city is believed to be the cultural hub of the country. Hosting many of the luxury hotels and resorts adding value to the stay Habarana is also the best place to experience the Sri Lankan village life to its’ best. Apart from the culture and tradition the city is also rich with the national parks where it is believed to have the largest gatherings of wild elephants in South Asia.
Kandy the last kingdom of Sri Lanka is now the central capital of the country. With the influence of royal culture from the period of the kings, Kandyan culture is amazing to explore. The most Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha is placed in the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) which is the last palace of the ancient Sri Lankan kings. The lake in the middle of the city brings the beauty of Kandy to another level. Covered with hills and the river Mahaweli which is flowing all around the city has been one big reason to bring Kandy a kingdom to the past kings.
Nuwara Eliya, the coolest city in Sri Lanka is located in the hill country where the mountains are all covered with rich-grown green bushes of the best Ceylon tea. The city used to be called Little England due to the cold climate and the influence of British architecture during the colonial period. The lake in the middle of the city brings extra beauty to this hill country city. The local market area here is one good place to explore the lifestyles of the locals.
Ella, a small city in the highlands of Sri Lanka is considered to be one of the best tourist attractive locations with a rich biodiversity. Surrounded by tea-grown mountains and jaw-dropping cliffs this city has become a natural paradise of breathtaking sceneries. Besides the magical landscapes of nature, Ella is further highlighted with the picturesque nine arches railway bridge.
This is a highlighted destination mainly due to the National Park of Udawalawe which covers a massive area of 29000 hectares. This thick-grown jungle which borders to the huge Udawalawe reservoir from the west, provides shelter to many animals, endemic and non-endemic birds. One of another strongly highlighted attractions around the area is the Elephant Transit Home where it has become the second home for about 50 playful baby elephants. It is operated as an orphanage for the baby elephants until they are ready to survive on their own.
Sri Lanka has a wide range of National Parks. Among them, Yala has always been strongly highlighted as it is the most famous habitat for the exclusive leopards. This huge landmark is the second largest national park in the island, covering an area of more than acres. Providing shelter to 44 species of mammals and more than 215 kinds of endemic and non-endemic birds Yala has become the number one destination to explore the wildlife in Sri Lanka.
Galle has become one of the best highlighted destinations in the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. Rich sandy beaches and many of the luxury beach resorts around this world heritage city provide the supreme comforts for a leisurely beach holiday. Galle is further highlighted with the UNESCO world heritage site of Galle Dutch Fort which dates back to the 16th century.