Joanna James
Sri Lanka is a great travel destination because it has so much to offer visitors. This wonderful island is home to many unique destinations and varied experiences. Here are seven reasons to consider booking a trip there.
There is no question that the island has some picture postcard beaches like Negombo, Beruwala, Bentota and Hikkduwa. Each has its unique offerings and plus points. If you are in Sri Lanka with your family and are looking for a laidback holiday, there is nothing better than relaxing on these sandy shores soaking in the sun while you watch your kids playing on the sand. Many properties belonging to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts are located near such beaches because beach hopping has now become a popular activity among travellers.
Sri Lanka offers a plethora of activities and destinations for adventure lovers. If you are in the mood for a hiking venture, head over to Nuckles Mountain Range or Hanthana Mountain. You can experience nature’s wonders on the way to the top of these places. There are ample flora and fauna to inspect on the way. Some stunning waterfalls too can be found hidden in the lush greenery of these places.
One of the main draws of the island nation lies in its exceptional cultural and art offerings. Visit Kandy and be enthralled by the unique movements of the Kandyan dance items. Fire dances too are available at many places close to the main city and are especially performed targeting tourists. There are also many places which sell breathtaking handcraft items which are unique to Sri Lanka like beeralu lace and dumbara mats
In your list of things to do in Sri Lanka, you need to include a safari ride. There are top wildlife destinations to explore here like Yala National Park and Udawalawe National Park. You can spy leopards, elephants, spotted deer and water buffalos at such destinations.
Sri Lanka is filled with locations which boast of ancient grandeur and spirituality. Some of the best sites you can visit to experience ancient ruins include the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa ruins. A few of the religious places you can visit include the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Gangaramaya Temple, Thirukoneswaram Kovil, and St. Mary's Cathedral. You can immerse yourself in the local customs by observing the religious practices at such locations.
When it comes to staging your dream wedding, Sri Lanka is a top wedding destination. It has so much to offer to add romance and a unique twist to your big day. The island houses a plethora of destinations with unique landscapes which include mountains, rainforests, beaches, coconut palm groves, tea plantations, paddy fields and many more exceptional locations. You can either have a beach wedding or a nuptial amid the lush wilderness here.
Sri Lanka’s cuisine boasts of tangy flavours. Rice and curry are a favourite here. You also get a range of delicacies like string hoppers (noodle nests), hoppers (bowl-shaped pancakes), milk rice, chilli relish, pol roti (coconut flatbread), pittu (steamed rice cake), fish ambul thiyal (sour fish curry) and kottu roti (chopped flatbread mixed with vegetables and eggs, meat or seafood). You should also taste popular desserts like watalappan (creamy, spiced coconut custard dessert).
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