Anuradhapura was Sri Lanka’s first great capital city. Dating back to the 5th century BC, this UNESCO World Heritage site provides the perfect insight into ancient Buddhist/Sinhalese civilizations. The sites you will visit include: Temple of the Sacred Fig Tree (Sri Maha Bodhi), Isurumuniya, Jetawanaramaya, Abhayagiriya, Thuparama, Twin Baths etc.
Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lanka’s kings and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can stroll around the lake built by the last Sinhalese King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798 and visit the city’s most famous landmark the Temple of the Tooth on its banks. The city’s other noteworthy sites and excursions are its market, handicraft centre, gem museum and its cultural shows.
The Yala National Park is situated in the south-eastern corner of the island. It is mainly thorny shrub forest, reminiscent of the African bush, which provides the visitors the best bet for seeing leopards, with the highest concentration in the world. Other mammals such as elephants, deer
species, wild buffalo, wild boar and monkeys can be found in the park. Other
species such as crocodiles, peacocks and if you are lucky, sloth bears, can be found.
Sri Lankan beaches are a little piece of heaven, famed for their picturesque landscapes, vibrant fauna, and topnotch surfing. From tidal islands and white sand bars to swinging palm trees and bohemian beach bars, every beach from east to west has its own distinct personality. Additionally, there is something to suit any traveler’s needs, whether they are expert surfers looking for the best waves or hammock lovers wanting to unwind, sip fresh coconuts, and paddle in the shallows. Whatever your interests, spending time on the beaches in Sri Lanka is a must-do!