Things Not to Miss in Sri Lanka - Experiences you must not miss in the tropical island of Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, which is a wondrous creation by King Kasyapa, was built in order to evade his brother. This world wonder pays homage to the people who built it. It even has an irrigation system that amazes even the modern-day engineers. The single rock has been shaped into various sections including a stairway, feet of a large lion, a pond and several other sections. The view from the top of Sigiriya allows you to witness the natural beauty Sri Lanka is so profoundly blessed with.

Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura will be able to show you what truly Sri Lanka is with its historical locations, culturally significant buildings and religious ruins. Both these cities were ancient kingdoms where kings of the past built stupas such as Thuparamaya, Ruvanweliseya, and Mirisewatiya as a contribution to Buddhism. You can also see the Sri Maha Bodiya, which is one of the most significant historical landmarks for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. If you are visiting either of these locations, it is best to avoid the Poya holidays, as devotees flood the area clad in white for various religious activities.

Adam's Peak is a wonderful place in Sri Lanka that is significant to many different religions. Christians and Catholics refer to this mountain peak as Adam's Peak. Buddhists refer to this as Sripada and Hindus refer to the same mountain peak as Sivanolipatha Malai. And all these religious followers believe it is their leader's footprint that has been cast on the peak of this mountain. The hike up to the top is tedious but you get rewarded with a stunning sunrise once you are at the peak.

Sri Lanka is a wonderful location to go watch wildlife and birds. There are so many national parks in Sri Lanka and Yala, Kumana, Udawalawe, Wilpattu, Minneriya, Horton Plains and Wasgamuwa are a few of those. When you travel to Sri Lanka, you should add a visit to a national park because it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will get to witness gentle giants such as elephants roaming around in herds with their babies, leopards who are resting after a hearty meal, wild boar, deer, crocodiles and many different birds.

If you are travelling around Sri Lanka, one thing you will notice is the food you will come across. The country has so many different types of food that you cannot get enough of. Some of the must-try dishes in Sri Lanka are rice and curry, kottu, string hoppers, hoppers, pittu, dosa, and street food. If you are a vegan or a vegetarian or have a specific diet, it will be easy to follow your diet when you are in Sri Lanka as their staple is rice, which is combined with many different curries made of a variety of vegetables.