Places To Visit In Sri Lanka

Galle Face Green is a stretch of 1,600 feet of blissful greenery and peace. Occupying over twelve acres of land, this urban park was originally built much bigger than it is today. It is still used for golfing, but back in the day, it was used as cricket, rugby, football, polo, and tennis grounds as well for horse racing. In...

Mount Lavinia Colombo is a popular neighborhood famous for beaches and nightlife. Of all places in the city, Mount Lavinia is definitely one of the most romantic ones. Not only is it known for its wild nightlife and a seaside beach that is known as the ‘Golden Mile’, but for its freedom and passion as well. Every year since...

Unlike other churches that exude a religious vibe, St. Anthony Church in Colombo is very austere. With a surprisingly somber atmosphere and a sense of history, it absolutely makes sense to St. Anthony Church. Especially seeing as it has been declared as a national shrine. The church is located at Kotahena in Kochchikode, Co...

The mesmerizing town of Dambulla is located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka in the Matale district. One would be amazed to know that it is known for a plethora of things, including the fact that it is home to the beautiful ancient rock ruins, Sigiriya and the country’s central hub for vegetable distribution. However, t...

Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka is the windiest and one of the coldest locations in the country. Horton Plains National Park is located on the southern part of the central region of Sri Lanka. Spreading across over 3,169 hectares of the top area of the island, Horton Plains is located at an altitude of 2,100 meters...

The little village of Nanu Oya lies amidst the misty peaks of the Central Highlands in Sri Lanka. The village is named after the eponymous stream that stretches for 27 km in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The stream of Nanu Oya is located at a height above 2,000 meters originating from Pidurutalagala and falls into the ...

Kandy Lake is an artificial waterbody that is considered a sacred relic of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth. The lake was made back in 1807 and is one of the best places to visit for a walk or jog along. The shady area next to the temple offers its guests a view of the whole city. There are many temples near the waterbody, bu...

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is not a zoo, but something bigger and more interesting. It is a breeding ground for Asian elephants who are left abandoned due to unforeseeable circumstances. It is a widely acclaimed tourist attraction because of its comfortable setting for elephants. Visitors are allowed to see the way elepha...

Seetha Amman Temple, a spellbinding temple located amidst the lushes of the famous botanical garden, is dedicated to goddess Sita, the spouse of Lord Rama. Established in the slopes of Nuwara Eliya, this mesmerizing temple is based in the Seetha Eliya village, popularly known as Sita Eliya. The temple is preserved by dedic...

Hakgala Botanical Garden, located nearly 16 km from Nuwara Eliya on Nuwara Eliya-Badulla main road is the second largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, an island comprising five magnificent botanical gardens. The garden was established in the year 1861 and attracts over 5 lakh visitors every year from across the globe. This...