Paul Wagnor
From the North to the South to the East and the West, Sri Lanka is paradise all over. Within idyllic settings Sri Lanka boasts a myriad of family based fun making it a favourite holiday destination.
A holiday in Sri Lanka is not complete without mingling with the unique and majestic Sri Lankan Elephants. Iconic to the island, elephants in Sri Lanka are almost sacred creatures that have been celebrated and utilized throughout history. At the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage visitors get a unique opportunity to mingle with these creatures and watch them being looked after by the caretakers as they go about their daily routine. Best part is you can even take part in this experience by feeding cute and cuddly orphan elephants – the way they guzzle up their bottle feeds; so adorable!. Adults are a bit more thrilling and you need to climb up a structure so that you can directly hand over to their trunks their fruits and vegetables. Watch the elephants bathe and mothers care for their young. There is no better place for a holistic dose of elephants than Pinnawala.
Sri Lanka is a breathtaking destination that boasts a myriad of beautiful places where you can connect with the very core of nature. For epic mountainous scenery the central province is a highly sought out choice. Thanks to the myriad of mountain ranges, hiking is also a very popular activity here. For a decorated dose of the flora of Sri Lanka visit the many gardens that are found here. Peradeniya Gardens in Kandy and Hakgala Gardens in Nuwara Eliya are among the most popular. Along the many scenic areas in Central Sri Lanka, biking is a highly relaxing activity. If you want to catch up on that cardio while basking in the scenery, biking is the best option.
There is nothing like a good beach to complete a family holiday. Best part is Sri Lanka is an island and hence it is decorated with a plethora of different beaches all over the place. The best place for family beach fun in Sri Lanka is the Southern Province. The South of Sri Lanka enjoys a reputation for lively beaches and its golden sands are ever welcoming year round. Best part about beaches in the south is all the fun it comes with. In fact, water sports are a major fad in this part of the island and most resorts provide a range of such activities. The popularity of these beaches has also attracted several exquisite resorts to the shore line. This is true when it comes to Tangalle resorts in the very south of the island as well with such properties as Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort being opened.
While you are in the South of Sri Lanka don't miss the many turtle hatcheries found here which offer a beautiful experience to touch, hold and learn about these majestic creatures that visit the island. The turtle hatcheries set up in the country were created with an intention of conserving these beautiful creatures. You get a wide range here including the young, old and even rare albino varieties. Almost every stage of their life cycle is beautifully displayed at these hatcheries.
