Tucked away in the Indian Ocean, the little glistening jewel island of Sri Lanka is nothing but the closest thing to paradise. Diverse terrains, hospitable people spreading smiles, towering coconut palms, golden beaches, tall stupas, lush green tea plantations, Colonial buildings all add to the beauty of this little island nation. There are plenty of places to explore for both tourist and locals alike.
Sri Lanka holidays can be both calming and exciting. To get a feel of both, the best way would be to connect with one of the many tour providers in Sri Lanka. One that is well reputed is Walkers Tours Sri Lanka. Providing great organized tours to their clients they take a very personalized approach to cater to all their clients’ needs and to ensure their expectations are met.
Every part of the island has something intriguing. Great architecture, mesmerizing view, proudly passed on stories making this place a heaven on earth. If your starting off your trip in Colombo there are a couple must visits, one being the independence square, majestic monument in the heart of the city, the Colonial Town Hall, Gangaramaya Temple, Seema Malakaya, Old Parliament building, Galle Face, Colombo Fort is among the many places.
Moving further inland into Kandy – there’s the famous Temple of the tooth Relic; Dalada Maligawa, Hantana forest reserve, The Trinity College Cathedral only a few to mention.
If you’re making your way down to the beaches in the South, The Galle fort is a must visit, within the fort, there are a lot of places worth spending some time at such as the Marine Museum, the Dutch Reform Church and the various galleries.
If your soul is craving culture and heritage then Sri Lanka has the perfect answer to that too, what better place than the cultural triangle with Sigiriya being the highlight. Up north has its own story to tell, once a war-torn region is welcoming tourists with open arms to check out what’s remaining from its glorious past.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Melissa Somawardana, concealed under the name of Kanya Mae, writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media.
