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Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is a small island country in South Asia. It is a tropical island located in the Indian Ocean right below the Subcontinent of India. Even though the country is very closer to India with only a 30km ocean separating the two countries, it has its own culture, language, and food.
Sri Lanka is a very popular tourist destination and it attracts tourists all around the year. Due to the sandy beaches around the country, rich wildlife, and amazing nature, this island is also known as the “pearl of the Indian ocean”. Moreover, Some tourists refer to Sri Lanka as paradise.
Here we have listed some of the most popular and amazing tourist attractions places in Sri Lanka.
01.Sigiriya
Sigiriya (Lion Rock) is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. It is located in Dambulla town in the central province. Sigiriya is well known for its historical value. In 1982, UNESCO designated it as a world heritage. According to Sri Lankan history, King Kashyapa built this fortress to hide from his brother who was seeking revenge on him. However, the famous Indian mythology “Ramayanaya” describes this place as the castle of King Ravana.
02.Yala National Park
Yala national park is a famous place among safari lovers in Sri Lanka. It is located in Southern Province and Uva Province in the southeast of the nation. The park is roughly 300 km (190 miles) from Colombo and has a surface area of 979 km2 (378 sq miles). Yala was established in 1900 as a wildlife sanctuary. The variety of wild creatures in the park is its best-known feature. The national park is mostly famous for Sri Lankan elephants and exotic birds including peacocks.
03.Ella Sri Lanka
Ella is a small town rich in bio-diversity, which is located in Badulla district in Uva province. This beautiful town is surrounded by hiking trails and tea plantations. Moreover, the famous nine-arch bridge is also a popular tourist attraction in Ella. In addition to that, the Kandy-Ella train ride is also one of the most beautiful train rides one must get to experience in Sri Lanka.
What to visit in Ella Sri Lanka
- Ravana’s cave
- Little Adam’s peak
- Nine arches bridge
- Flying Ravana mega zipline
- Ella spice garden cooking lessons
04.Galle Fort
Galle fort was built by Portuguese in 1588 when Sri Lanka was being ruled by Portugal. Later, Dutch rulers developed it further during their ruling period. Galle Fort is located in Galle on the South-West coast of Sri Lanka. It covers an area of 4sqkm. The town of Galle was one of the main trading cities in Sri Lanka. This prestigious ancient fort is a designated world heritage of UNESCO.
Other tourist attractions in Galle
- Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara
- Old Town of Galle
- Galle fort lighthouse
- Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex
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