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.
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.
Bentota, a small town located on the Southern coast is believed as the best place to find the cleanest sandy beaches in the Indian Ocean. With several tourist attractions, the city has become one of the best places on the island to spend a relaxing beach holiday.