By Raeesha Ikram
Introduction
These top-rated things to do in Sri Lanka will help you capture the best of...
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Even though Colombo is not one of the best cities or places to visit in...
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Head to Pettah - the noisiest and most overwhelming part of Colombo. All you can...
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The Old Dutch Hospital, also located in Pettah, is a shopping precinct full of stores...
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Located in Colombo- 07, the Colombo National Museum is the largest national museum in Sri...
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Viharamahadevi Park allows you to spend some idyllic time in nature before jetting off again...
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Tourists go to Polonnaruwa to get a flavor of Sri Lanka's history; it is recognized...
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The Royal Palace is one of the best places to visit in Polonnaruwa. The palace...
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This particular religious site was built in the 13th century and was dedicated to Lord...
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The Vatadage is another fascinating sight to explore. It is a circular-shaped structure that was...
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Gal Vihara, or Gal Viharaya Temple, is one of the primary places visited by Buddhist...
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The most cost-effective way to get to Dambulla is by bus. You also have the...
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Minneriya National Park is where you will encounter large herds of elephants wandering about in...
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If you ask a local about an iconic place to visit in Dambulla, they will...
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The Dambulla Cave Temple, or the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a temple complex recognized...
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Kandy is the hill capital of Sri Lanka, as it's encircled by towering mountains. It...
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Energize yourself by starting your day early and walking along the stunning Kandy Lake. It...
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The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as 'Dalada Maligawa,' is a place...
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If you want to learn more about Kandy's history, the National Museum of Kandy is...
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If you are looking for something more nature-bound to do next, visiting a waterfall might...
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Your final stop for the day is the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. It exhibits...
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Famed as 'Little England' for its charming setting with English-styled Bungalows, Nuwara Eliya is where...
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Hakgala Botanical Garden is the perfect haven for nature lovers and a nice picnicking spot...
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How do you like the idea of walking through beautiful strawberry fields as your next...
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As your final stop before leaving for Ella, spend some time at the charming Gregory...
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From Nuwara Eliya, head to the iconic Ella - one of the most picturesque villages...
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If you are someone who is always on the lookout for adventurous things to do...
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If you love hiking, then Little Adam's Peak can be a fun but challenging opportunity...
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End your day at the famous Nine Arch Bridge. This bridge is well-known due to...
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The best way to reach Hambantota from Ella is by taxi, which will take around...
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Your Sri Lanka trip wouldn't be complete without a safari ride in Yala National Park...
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Now, I am guiding you toward the east coast of Sri Lanka, where sandy beaches...
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Get into your swimming gear and get your surfboards out because Arugam Bay Beach is...
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Bidding adieu to Arugam Bay, let's head to the south coast of Sri Lanka to...
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It's not every day you get to see close-ups of giant whales and dolphins swimming...
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You know the kind of beaches you see on indescribably beautiful postcards, and you wonder...
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Galle, also on the south coast is known for its colonial and beach appeal. It...
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Galle Fort is one of the prominent structures that remains today from the Dutch ruling...
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Turtles are increasingly becoming endangered as human activities like fishing threaten their habitat. The Turtle...
Conclusion
I do not doubt this list gives you a real sense of the bio-diversity that...
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