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.
The first capital of ancient Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura has been extremely highlighted as the most sacred city on the island. Proclaiming the pride of the ancient kings the city has become rich with the ruins from the 1st kingdom of Sri Lanka. Sky-high pagodas, carvings of the ancient Buddhist Temples, and huge pure stone creations from the 1st century BC have added value to this UNESCO World Heritage destination.
Golden sandy beaches of the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka have raised Trincomalee as a popular beach destination for tourists all around the world. The rich influence of Hinduism on the culture in the area is shown with many temples devoted to Gods in Hinduism while the main attraction has become the Koneshwaram Hindu Temple. Watching the sunrise from clean sandy beaches in the city during the busy times for the fishing boats has become an enthusiastic scenery.
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.
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.
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.
