Sri Lanka
Country in South Asia
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
01)Travel Destination of the Year 2010” – New York Times
02) No: 02 “In the List of top 20 Tourist Destinations for 2010” – National Geographic
03) “Best Value for Money Destination -2011” - e Sunday Times- Travel Magazine
04) “Home to 8 World Heritage Sites” – UNESCO
05) “One of the World’s Top 5 Destinations For 2012” – Conde Nast Traveller Magazine
06) “One of the Top 06 Destinations for Travel in 2012” – National Geographic Traveller Magazine
07) “One of the Top 5 Destinations Where UK Customers want to spend their Holiday “ – KOUNI Annual Travel Report
08) "Sri Lanka among world’s top ve exotic destinations to Visit in 2012" - HELLO Magazine – UK
09) “Sri Lanka number one destination for value” - Post Oce Travel Money’s 2012 Long Haul Holiday Report –UK
10) “Sri Lanka - World’s No: 01 destination to visit in year 2013 “– Lonely Planet
11) “Sri Lanka – Best Place to see Elephants (upclose)” – Lonely Planet
12) “Sri Lanka is the best value for money for British travelers” - Post Oce Travel Money’s LongHaul Holiday Report
(Source-Sri Lankan Tourism Investment Guide)
43 Most Beautiful Places In Sri Lanka 2023
While you’re planning your next vacay to this serene country, scroll down to know where all you can head for an amazing trip with your friends and family. The following are the best traveling places in Sri Lanka that you can include in your itinerary.
Ella – Witness The Countryside Charm
Nuwara Eliya – Covered With Lush-Greenery
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage – See The Giant Beasts
Polonnaruwa – The Ancient Ruins
Adams Peak – The UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mirissa – Go Whale Watching
Yala National Park – Amidst The Wildlife
Colombo – Visit The Bustling City
Jaffna – Explore The Historical Architectures
Ulpotha – Land Of Ayurveda
Trincomalee – The Temple City
Kandalama – The Surreal Village
Tissamaharama – Picture Worthy Place
Anuradhapura – See The Bodhi Tree
Horton Plains National Park – Of Lakes And Greenery
Sinharaja Forest Reserve – Tropical Beauty
Udawalawe National Park – With Wild Animals
Tawalantenne – Ideal Road Trip Location
Arugam Bay – Pristine Beaches
Commonwealth War Cemetery – For The Warriors
Unawatuna Beach – Beautiful Beaches
Sigiriya Museum – Visit The Historical Place
Perandeniya Botanical Gardens – See The Flowers Blooming
Dondra Lighthouse – Instagram Worthy
Dambulla Cave Temple – Witness The Murals
Old Dutch Fort At Galle – Picturesque Beauty
Sigiriya Rock Fortress – The Historical Beauty
Beira Lake – The Surreal Lake
Temple Of The Tooth Relic – One Of A Kind Temple
Bentota Beach – Beautiful Sunrise And Blue Waters
National Museum Of Colombo – Know The History
Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue – Gigantic Architecture
Nine Arch Bridge – Ride Amidst The Greenery
Gal Viharaya – Know The Ancient History
Ravana Falls – Explore The Surreal Beauty
Spice Garden – Add Some Spice To Your Vacation
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara – For Serenity
Ruwanwelisaya – A Sacred Buddhist Site
St. Anthony’s Church – Explore The Masterpiece
International Buddhist Museum – Experience The Spirituality
Mahiyanganaya Sorabora Lake, Uva Province – Explore The Greenery
Dehiwala Zoo – Experience The Wilderness
Bambarakanda Falls, Ohiya – A Treat For The Eyes
