The most beautiful places of Sri Lanka
The best of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is rich in beautiful places both natural and architectural. In addition, you will find interesting national parks and beautiful beaches here. What you definitely should not miss here will help you this article
Sigiriye
Sacred Lion Rock
Sigiriye is an impressive table mountain, one of the most famous tourist sites in Sri Lanka. There are also interesting rock paintings, long-haul staircases and a great view from the top. But count with a very expensive admission. continue reading
Cave temples of Dambulla
Thousands of Buddhas in a rock temple
Cave temples in Dambulle are among the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka. You will find thousands of different Buddhas, beautifully painted walls of caves. An amazing experience with an interesting atmosphere. continue reading
Anuradhapura
Sacred royal city
In the center of the northern part of Sri Lanka is located the ancient, sacred royal city of Anuradhapura. Tourists are attracted mainly by huge stupas belonging to the largest and oldest in the world. In addition, you will also find the sacred Hulman monkeys. The ideal means of transport to explore this location is a bicycle. continue reading
Kandy
City of Buddha's Tooth
Kandy is clearly the most sacred place in Sri Lanka. According to legend, there is stored a valuable relic – the Buddha's tooth itself. The most important building here is the temple of the Buddha's tooth. In addition, there is a picturesque lake in the city continue reading
Mihintale
Sacred mountain
Mihintale is a very important mountain for Buddhists, thanks to the fact that the local king met a Buddhist monk here and according to tradition, Buddhism began in Sri Lanka. At the top of the mountain are many interesting buildings and there is a wonderful view of the surroundings. continue reading
Ella Rock
The highest peak above Ella
Ella Rock (1350 meters above sea level) is quite an impressive peak towering above the mountain village of Ella. A hiking path (unmarked) leads to it much more difficult than the Little Adam's Peak on the other side of the valley. However, the views of Sri Lanka Highlands are worthwhile. continue reading
Unawatuna Beach
Fairytale cove
Unawatuna beach is due to its location in the bay significantly less exposed to waves than other beaches in the south of the island, so you can even enjoy a pleasant swim. Thanks to the calmer water, the sea has a beautiful cyan color. continue reading
Elephants in Pinnawala
Little elephant paradise
Pinnawala, a small village about halfway between Negombo and Kandy, is famous for the world's largest elephant orphanage. There are around a hundred elephants who go to the Maha Oya River every day, which is a great experience for tourists. continue reading
Mirissa beach
Romantic beach
Mirissa Beach is located in almost the southernmost place of Sri Lanka. It is a romantic beach in a beautiful half-circle bay with adjacent other small, „robinson“ beaches. Although it belongs to the list of Sri Lanka's most famous beaches, it is relatively less visited than beaches situated more in the west of the island. continue reading
Yala National Park
Beautiful asian safari
In Yala National Park, you can take an interesting safari and learn more about wild Sri Lankan fauna and flora. The biggest draw here is the leopard, which is reportedly the most in the world. You will also see wild elephants, buffalos and plenty of birds. There is also an interesting coastline with salt rock Patanangala. continue reading
Tea plantations in Ella
Typical image of Sri Lanka
The height of about a thousand meters above sea level is absolutely ideal for Sri Lankan tea, therefore the landscape around Ella is literally filled with picturesque tea plantations. It is interesting for tourists to watch Tamil women picking tea leaves while working hard. You can also go to the manufactory producing local famous tea. continue reading
Dunhinda Falls
The most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka
Just a few kilometers north of Badulla you will find one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka – Dunhinda falls. As a bonus, here is a nice path through the local jungle. continue reading
Railroad Ella - Haputale
Train trip in the highland of Sri Lanka
The biggest railway attraction of Sri Lanka is a train ride between tea plantations of Sri Lanka Highlands between Ella and Haputale. Beautiful views and a journey through the picturesque countryside along the technically interesting railway await you continue reading
Ascent to Pidurangala Rock
Table Mountain opposite the well-known Sigiriya
The lesser-known Pidurangala Rock is located in close proximity to the well-known and crowded pilgrimage site of Sigiriya. If you go here, you will not pay such a high entrance fee, you will not be pushed in the crowd, you will see an old reclining Buddha and a magnificent view comparable to Mount Sigiriya. continue reading
Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara
From the temple, through the monkeys to the top
This Buddhist temple is built around a tough rock formation in the south of the island of Sri Lanka. We can get here easily from Tangalle on our own motorcycle, tuk tuk or with our own driver. continue reading
Nuwara Eliya
Tea plantations near the highest mountain of Sri L
At a height of nearly two thousand meters above sea level, the town of Nuwara Eliya is surrounded by tea plantations. Above the city rises the highest mountain of Sri Lanka – Pidurutalagala (2 524 m asl), unfortunately inaccessible. continue reading
Galle
Portugal in Sri Lanka
Galle is an ancient port founded by the Portuguese. You will find a fortress and old colonial houses. It is basically a piece of „old“ Europe deposited in Sri Lanka. Close to Galle you will find nice beaches including the famous Unawatuna. continue reading
Yapahuwa
Interesting table mountain
Table Mountain Yapahuwa with a Buddhist stupa on top is somewhat shaded by Sigiriye. Thanks to this, there are not so many tourists and you can enjoy virtually undisturbed views of the surrounding countryside in the company of monkeys and butterflies continue reading
Buduruwagala rock temple
Seven carved Buddhas in the rock
Buduruwagala is more than a thousand years old temple. It's basically just a huge rock block on which seven characters are carved. Central Buddha is 16 meters high and is the highest standing Buddha on the island of Sri Lanka continue reading
Rawana Waterfall
Wild Sri Lanka Waterfalls
Rawana Ella Waterfall is a very beautiful waterfall located less than six kilometers down the lowway road and the town of Wellawaya. So you can run to it and watch the Ella Gap gorge or simply stop the bus. The waterfall itself is beautiful especially after rains, when it is really massive. After a prolonged period of drought, it may dry up. continue reading
Tangalle Beach
Semi-desert beach
Tangalle Beach is one of the least visited of the famous beaches of Sri Lanka. The beach itself is seven kilometers long and unfortunately has a lot of waves. Anyway, an interesting place for travelers who want to have more peace. continue reading
Little Adam´s peak
Hill above tea plantations
The deforested three peak Little Adam´s peak (1,141 m above sea level) works as a great view of the whole area of Ella. The most beautiful view is, of course, the opposite higher hill Ella Rock. A comfortable path between tea plantations leads to this peak, so practically every visitor to Ella takes it. continue reading
Hikkaduwa Beach
Two-face beach
The busy Hikkaduwa beach is really a two-face beach. The northern part of the beach where the accommodations are very narrow and crowded. The southern part is over two kilometers long and there is a wide strip of sand, but often large waves. continue reading
The town of Ella
Kingdom of tea plantations
The town of Ella is picturesquely situated at the eastern end of the Sri Lankan Highlands. It is an ideal place for a 1–2 day stop combined with walks through the surrounding tea plantations or ascents to the local peaks. There is also a nice waterfall nearby. The city center is quite busy, accommodation facilities are spread over the surrounding slopes and are quite quiet. Famous are those from which there is a beautiful view of the Ella gorge continue reading
Negombo beach
Bathing base close to the airport
Just a few kilometers north of Bandaranaike International Airport lies Negombo. It is characterized by more than three kilometers long golden beach, fishing boats and hotels where locals like to hold wedding celebrations. For tourists, this is often the first or last stop in Sri Lanka continue reading
