PLACES TO VISIT
Probably the finest, the most rare and the most extensive range of attractions to be seen in the shortest space of time…anywhere in the world! Most of them if not all are truly distinctive to Sri Lanka; Culture and Heritage that dates back to over 2500 years, Wildlife that supports the highest rate of biological endemism in the world, Beaches that stretch miles into the ocean, Mist covered mountains draped with carpets of tea, rare and priceless gemstones, rain forests, cave temples, a fortress in the sky, wildlife and marine parks, religious pageants and ancient wellness treatments
Colombo
Sri Lanka's first capital up to recent times, Colombo is a fascinating city, not only for its blend of the East and West but also for its cosy mixture of the past and present. It remains the commercial city of the country.
Kandy
Sri Lanka's hills capital, a former stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, is our most picturesque city. The focal point of the town is, without doubt, the golden-roofed Dalada Malidagawa where the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha is enshrined
Polonnaruwa
The island's medieval capital (11th to 13 century A.D.). A sight not to be missed is the largest of the man made reservoirs, the huge Prakrama Samudra, larger in size than the Colombo harbor and another huge amount of ancient ruins
Dambulla
Like Sigiriya, Dambulla is a vast isolated rock mass and it was here that King Valagambahu took refuge in the 1st Century B.C. He later turned the caves into a Rock Temple. Some of the frescoes are over 2,000 years old.
Ella
Everything about Ella is so pretty. It is a quiet, rather sleepy Hill Country village with wonderful views down to the plains below through the so called Ella Gap. The High Street is filled with quaint little cafes and restaurants but still remains very relaxed and calm.
Ratnapura
Sri Lanka is that it comes from the Sinhala "ratna" meaning gems and "pura" meaning city. It is the center of a long-established industry of precious stone mining including rubies, sapphires, and other gems.
Galle
The southern city, a well known seaport from ancient times when merchant ship anchored here to trade in the Island's famous gems, exotic spices and commodities. The famous fort in Galle was originally build by the Portuguese in 1589 and named Santa Cruz.
Mirissa
Mirissa is one of the main beach destinations in southern Sri Lanka. The area has it all, beautiful beaches, surf waves, whale watching and great bars and restaurants.
Negombo
Negombo is located on the west coast of the island and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Negombo is known for its huge and old fishing industry with busy fish markets and sandy beaches.
Sigiriya
Sigiriya The "Lion Rock" was built by legendary King Kasyapa during his reign 477-495 A.D. After passing through the remains of the beautiful water gardens at the foot of the rock, your ascent to the summit will reveal.
Anuradapura
Sri Lanka's first capital, founded in the 5th century B.C. is situated in 206KM from Colombo. Attraction worth seeing are: The Sacred Bo Tree, Abayagiri Dagaba, Jethawanaramaya, and Mirisavati Dagaba.
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya meaning "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light", is a town in Sri Lanka. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) in the central highlands and is considered one of the most important locations for Tea production in Sri Lanka.
Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak is a 2,243 metes (7,359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well-known for the Sri Pada "sacred footprint", a 1.8 m rock formation near the summit, in Buddhist tradition held to be the footprint of Buddha,
Trincomalee
Trincomalee with its magnificent coast, sandy beaches and sunny weather is becoming increasingly popular among visitors. Its Natural Harbor, Fort Frederick, Hot Wells and Tirukoneswaram Hindu Temple are some of the interesting places to visit.
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka located in the Southern Province. Hikkaduwa's beach and night life make it a popular tourist destination. It is a well-known international destination for board-surfing.
Minneriya National Park
Minneriya is a small town in Sri Lanka, and is famous for two things , for the great Minneriya lake build by King Mahasen and for the Minneriya wildlife sanctuary which is a hot spot for safari lovers because of the abandons of Elephants