Unforgettable Places You Can Visit in Sri Lanka – The wonder of South Asia

The lush central highlands of Sri Lanka are a world apart from the warm, pristine beaches found elsewhere on the island. Nuwara Eliya is the main town you ought to visit, the very heart of Sri Lanka's booming tea industry. Apart from the charming and quaint town vibes that Nuwara Eliya possesses, the neatly terraced tea plantations, factories and estates are a must-visit. If you're lucky, you can give tea plucking a go, but it's not as easy as it looks and is quite a strenuous job, which requires a lot of precision. Explore a tea factory and see for yourself the protracted mechanisms and machines involved in producing some of the tastiest tea in the world. End your tea venture with a (surprise surprise), hot cup of tea overlooking the serene, green mountains of central Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka was once occupied by numerous colonisers, and they left behind bits and pieces of their inventions and invasions. Galle, a popular coastal city found in the south of the island, is another fabulous location to visit. Apart from the stunning ocean and picture-perfect properties such as the KK Collection, Galle Fort is a delightful visit you need to make. Not only would you learn all about the history of the location, but you can also do your shopping here, explore the quirky boutiques and alluring architecture, and easily spend a couple of hours at Galle Fort. Galle Fort is one of the best places to visit in Galle.

Did you know Sri Lanka was home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Six of these are cultural sights and two of them are natural. If you're to visit at least one of these revered sites, let it be Sigiriya. Located within what is known as the 'cultural triangle', this rock fortress is one for the books. In fact, it is said that the irrigation technology, which was put in place years ago is a masterpiece, even to this day. Apart from being a key urban planning project of the first millennium, the history behind Sigiriya is equally impressive.

It doesn't matter if you're a wildlife enthusiast, a safari in Sri Lanka's national parks will get you feeling ecstatic nonetheless! Leopards are most easily spotted in Yala National Park, and they thrive within the confines of the park. In fact, Yala is said to boast the highest density of leopards in the world, therefore seeing at least one is certain.

Brimming with history and culture, Anuradhapura was once the Royal capital of Sri Lanka, when it was ruled by Kings and Queens. For this very reason, a visit to this ancient town gives you the rare opportunity to see for yourself 1500-year-old ruins, standing majestic to this day.