Best places to visit in Sri Lanka

Pidurangala is located a few miles north of Sigiriya Rock where you can enjoy impressive view of the Sigiriya and the surrounding.

You will find plenty of relatively easy rock steps followed by a scramble over large rocks at the very end of the climb.

Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress located near the town of Dambulla and it is one of Sri Lanka's most sensational archeological heritage sites that has also been listed on the World Heritage List.

The palace complex is located on top of the central rock at an elevation of 180 meters from the surrounding plain (360 meters above mean sea level).

Jungle Beach is a small bay surrounded by jungle located in Rumassala, northwest of Unawatuna where you can enjoy a great day of sunbathing and snorkeling.

Anyone with snorkeling gear can walk out and enjoy life on the reef.

Mount Lavinia Beach in Sri Lanka is one of the best beaches in close proximity to Colombo.

The beach is clean and you can enjoy a swim in the sea or relax with a view of a breathtaking sunset.

There are many restaurants on the beach and the local train station is also nearby.

Unawatuna beach is one of the major tourist attractions in Galle, Sri Lanka and famous for its natural beauty. You can experience golden sand, a protected bay, and spectacular sunrises & sunsets by visiting Unawatuna beach.

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Colombo located on the banks of the famous Beira Lake.

The architecture of the temple is a mix of elements derived from India, Thailand, China along with Sri Lanka. The most popular tourist destination is the Seema Malaka Shrine which is largely inspired by designs by Geoffrey Bawa.

Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it was initially built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Galle Fort was then fortified by the Dutch in the 17th century.

Travelers are warmly welcomed to see this beautiful historical and architectural heritage monument.

Galle Face Green is one of the best places to visit in Colombo where you can relax while watching the beauty of the ocean and magnificent sunset.

The raising and furling of the National Flag at Galle Face Green is performed by 3 Army personnel throughout the whole year. The Flag is raised at 6.00 am and lowered at 6.00 pm.

It's a nice place to walk around and taste food along the beachfront.

Beddagana Wetland Park is a natural urban wetland with 18 hectares which is located in Colombo and open to public daily from 6 am to 6 pm.

Park is home for many aquatic birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and mammals native to Sri Lanka and Asian Wetlands.