By Raeesha Ikram
Introduction
This 10 Days in Sri Lanka Itinerary will help you capture the best of the...
Day 1
Your first day begins right after you land in Sri Lanka at Bandaranaike International Airport...
Day 1 - Stop 1
Once you've checked in to your accommodation and settled down a bit, head to Pettah...
Day 1 - Stop 2
The Old Dutch Hospital, also located in Pettah, is a shopping precinct full of stores...
Day 1 - Stop 3
Located in Colombo- 07, the Colombo National Museum is the largest national museum in Sri...
Day 1 - Stop 4
Viharamahadevi Park allows you to spend some idyllic time in nature before jetting off again...
Day 2
Tourists go to Polonnaruwa to get a flavour of Sri Lanka’s history, so you won’t...
Day 2 - Stop 1
The Royal Palace is one of the best places to visit in Polonnaruwa Once a...
Day 2 - Stop 2
This particular religious site was built in the 13th century and was dedicated to Lord...
Day 2 - Stop 3
The Vatadage is another fascinating sight to explore. It is a circular-shaped structure that was...
Day 2 - Stop 4
Gal Vihara, or Gal Viharaya Temple, is one of the primary places visited by Buddhist...
Day 3
Start your third day in Sri Lanka by visiting Minneriya National Park, which is an...
Day 3 - Stop 1
Minneriya National Park is where you will encounter large herds of elephants wandering about in...
Day 3 - Stop 2
If you ask a local about an iconic place to visit in Dambulla, they will...
Day 3 - Stop 3
The Dambulla Cave Temple, or the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a temple complex recognised...
Day 4
Kandy is known as the hill capital of Sri Lanka as it’s encircled with towering...
Day 4 - Stop 1
Energise yourself by starting your day early and taking a walk along the stunning Kandy...
Day 4 - Stop 2
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as ‘Dalada Maligawa,’ is a place...
Day 4 - Stop 3
If you want to learn more about Kandy’s history, the National Museum of Kandy is...
Day 4 - Stop 4
If you are looking for something more nature-bound to do next, visiting a waterfall might...
Day 4 - Stop 5
Your final stop for the day is the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. It exhibits...
Day 5
Famed as ‘Little England’ for its charming setting with English-styled Bungalows, Nuwara Eliya is where...
Day 5 - Stop 1
Hakgala Botanical Garden is the perfect haven for nature lovers and a nice picnicking spot...
Day 5 - Stop 2
How do you like the idea of walking through beautiful strawberry fields as your next...
Day 5 - Stop 3
As your final stop before leaving for Ella, spend some time at the charming Gregory...
Day 6
From Nuwara Eliya, head to the iconic Ella - one of the most picturesque villages...
Day 6 - Stop 1
If you are someone who is always on the lookout for adventurous things to do...
Day 6 - Stop 2
If you love hiking, then Little Adam's Peak can be a fun but challenging opportunity...
Day 6 - Stop 3
End your day at the famous Nine Arch Bridge. This bridge is well-known due to...
Day 7
The best way to reach Hambantota from Ella is by taxi, which will take around...
Day 7 - Stop 1
Your Sri Lanka trip wouldn't be complete without a safari ride in Yala National Park...
Day 8
Now, I am guiding you towards the east coast of Sri Lanka where sandy beaches...
Day 8 - Stop 1
Get into your swimming gear and get your surfboards out because Arugam Bay Beach is...
Day 9
Bidding adieu to Arugam Bay, let’s head to the south coast of Sri Lanka to...
Day 9 - Stop 1
You know the kind of beaches you see on indescribably beautiful postcards, and you wonder...
Day 10
When your 10 day Sri Lanka tour reaches its final day, it is best to...
Day 10 - Stop 1
It’s not every day you get to see close-ups of giant whales and dolphins swimming...
Day 10 - Stop 2
Galle Fort is one of the prominent structures that remains today from the Dutch ruling...
Day 10 - Stop 3
Turtles are increasingly becoming an endangered species as their habitat is threatened by human activities...
Conclusion
I do not doubt that this 10 Days in Sri Lanka Itinerary gives you a...
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