Sri Lanka's Must-See Tourist Places

Rakhee Ghelani

Last updated: Nov 25, 2022

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Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful places that I have visited. From its white, pristine beaches to the lush, verdant rainforests; Sri Lanka is truly stunner.

Kandy

The town of Kandy would have to be one of the most scenic and atmospheric places in Sri Lanka. The man-made lake here covered in secrecy by the surrounding hillsides is almost magical. Kandy is also the cultural centre for the country with many festivals to enjoy while either sitting by the lake and soaking in the tranquility or exploring some of the world’s most famous Buddhist temples. Taking some time to just soak in the atmosphere, we wandered lakeside, watching birds at play and the beautiful sky reflecting on the calm water.

sri-lankas-must-see-tourist-places-buddhist-temple — The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world

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Kalutara

North of Bentota, on the road towards Colombo is the tiny seaside town of Kalutara. Historically, it held importance as a trading route for the Dutch, Portuguese and British. In the present day, Kalutara is a place to stop, relax and refresh staring out to the sparkling ocean, before heading into the hustle and bustle of Colombo. For me, seeing a variety of local crafts on the streets is a memory that I treasure. With handmade baskets produced from local materials, you can take away a little piece of this oasis to remind you of it later on.

Nuwara Eliya

Just south of Kandy is the charming village of Nuwara Eliya, with the quaint feel of the English countryside; it is almost impossible to believe that you are in Sri Lanka. With its whimsical churches, Tudor-style houses and the scent of freshly cut tea filling the air, Nuwara Eliya transported us to England at the turn of the 19^th century. After a morning walk we drove around the surrounding area, through what seemed like a maze of perfectly manicured tea shrubs that blanketed the hillside in brilliant hues of emerald. Nuwara Eliya felt like a small slice of British colonial heritage that I had only read about over the years.

sri-lankas-must-see-tourist-places-tea — A tea estate in the charming town of Nuwara Eliya

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Colombo

Before heading onto our next stop, we took a short break in Colombo. Staying at the historic Galle Face Hotel we ended the day by watching the sunset over the ocean and listening to the sound of waves crashing against the shore. This was nothing short of pure bliss.

Bentota

Heading west, we followed our nose to the sea, landing in the airy town of Bentota. Home to sandy beaches and a brilliant azure sea that stretches out to the ocean, I felt relaxed as soon as the scent of sea salt hit my nostrils. Although it was hard to tear myself away from the fresh sea breeze, I headed inland to see the Brief Gardens. A tangled jungle, these gardens are like an illusion, with inviting nooks and a sparkling pond. The house is almost invisible, concealed behind hedges and thick bushes of flowers, but inside it contains wonderful works of art by local and international artists.

sri-lankas-must-see-tourist-places-beach — The beautiful town of Bentota is dotted with stunning beaches

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Comments

LOHITH | on 28 November 2014

planning for a trip on 27th december to 2nd jan 2015 to sri lanka can u give the travel details with flight stay along with sight seeing with break fast and dinner