Sri Lanka

Best time to visit:

November to April

Can be clubbed with:

Maldives

Popular attractions:

• Colomobo
  •  Mount Lavinia Beach:  Famous for its golden sand, turquoise blue waters and the scrumptious Tamil food available near the beach
  •  Memorial Hall:  A commemoration of the country’s independence from British rule testifying the island’s rich cultural and political history
  •  Others:  Dehiwala Zoological Garden, Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Beira Lake, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque etc.
• Kandy
  •  Sigiriya:  Nominated as UNESCO World Heritage in 1982 as well as the eighth wonder of the world, this rock fortress is a must see for all tourists
  •  Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic:   A holy Buddhist place that conserves a tooth of Buddha
  •  Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage:  World's largest breeding ground and nursery for Asiatic elephants
  •  Peradeniya Botanical Gardens:  Famous for its exquisite orchid collection, this garden holds more than 4000 species of plants
  •  Others:  Kandy Lake, Kandyan Dance Performance, International Buddhist Museum, Kandy View Point, War Cemetary, Tea Museum etc.
• Bentota
  •  Beach & Watersports:  Home to the most popular beaches in Sri Lanka like Moragalla beach, Ventura beach etc. arranging all kinds of watersports
  •  Madu Ganga River Safari:  A unqiue adventurous ride across the mangroves of Madu Ganaga river
  •  Gardens:  Home to large European styles gardens like Geoffrey Bawa Gardens and Brief garden by Bevis Bawa
  •  Others:  Kande Vihara temple, Cinnamon Island, Bentota River Safari etc.
• Nuwara Eliya
  •  Tea Plantations:   Spread across acres of lands, the lush green tea estates is a sight to behold
  •  Horton Plains National Park:  Loacted on top of a mountain, this national park is famous for its wide range flora, fauna and natural scenery
  •  Train ride to Ella/Kandy:   One of the most picturesque train rides in Asia
  •  Strawberry Fields:   Famous for its scenic plantation works, you can take a close look at strawberry cultivation and taste its delicious products
  •  Others:  Moon Plains, Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, Lovers leap viewpoint, St. Clair's Falls, Victoria Park, Gregory Lake etc.
• Trincomalee
  •  Whale Watching:   A great spot for not just diving but also for spotting whales (between May and October) and the diverse marine life
  •  Fort Frederick:  A 400 year old Potuguese fort bulit over the remains of an old HIndu temple
  •  Others:  Nilaveli Beach, Kanniya Hot Springs, Sandy Cove Beach etc.
• Ella
  •  Nine Arches Bridge:   A stone bridge located in the backdrop of lush green tea plantations and stunning mountains
  •  Waterfalls:  HOme to some mesmerizing waterfalss like Diyaluma Falls, Kithal Ella Falls, Duwili Falls, Ravana Falls, Bopath Falls etc.
  •  Others:  Ravana caves, Yala National Park, Udawalawe National Park etc.
• Other places: Galle, Tissamaharama etc.