Here are the Best 9 things to do in Sri Lanka - Best places to visit and top activities
Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island located in the Indian Ocean, that offers you everything from beautiful beaches, a vibrant culture, grand history, exotic wildlife to wild adventure sports.
1Climb Sigiriya
Located on 660 feet tall column of rock, Sigiriya is an ancient rock fortress that will take your breath away at every turn. With mind-blowing water gardens, pavilions, ruins, frescoes and scenic landscapes, the fortress has it all. Climb the stairs with 1200 steps and witness the scenery from the summit while hearing the amazing stories and folklores involved in the place.
2Try Rice and Curry
You can’t complete your travelling experience in Sri Lanka without trying rice and curry. Being the staple food of Sri Lanka rice and curry is a dish you will find everywhere on the island. Flavoured with an assortment of local spices, the curries you will find in Sri Lanka will blow your mind. From beans, carrots, pineapples, mangoes to various green leaves, you will find a range of curries in Sri Lanka that will take your standards for flavours to another level.
3Trek Ella
Situated in the central hills, Ella is a beautiful village surrounded by emerald green mountain ranges. Ella gap is one of the most popular attractions in the village that trekkers and hikers fall in love with. Hidden in the far corners of the village, the route to the place lies along the railway line. A 4-hour hike along the railway line will take you to the beautiful Ella gap, where you can view a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountainous landscape enveloped in mist. Make sure to sip a cool king coconut on your way back to freshen up.
4Chill out in a Beach
Tucked away in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island that promises you the tropical escape you’ve always wanted to enjoy. With secluded beaches with crystal clear waters scattered around the island, Sri Lanka has a beach sport for everyone whether you are looking for an adventure holiday or a peaceful hideaway. Head to Bentota, Weligama, Negombo and Passikudah, if you are an adventure seeker. Anyone who seeks a beach to throw a beach towel on the sand and go sunbathing should head to Tangalle, Koggala and Nilavali.
5Visit a Temple
Sri Lanka is a multicultural country with many religions thus has temples around the island that belong to different religions with a remarkable history and impressive architectural elements. Gangaramaya temple and Dambulla cave temple are some Buddhist temples that you must add to your ‘top-things-to-do-in-Sri Lanka’ list. Nallur Kovil in Jaffa and Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil in Colombo are two Hindu temples that will add unique experiences to your holiday in Sri Lanka. Meeran Jumma Masjid in Galle Fort and Red Masjid in Colombo are some of the most iconic Muslim churches that will show you the rich Islamic culture on the island while St Mary church and St Sebastian church in Negombo will show you the Catholic heritage of Sri Lanka.
6Go Surfing
With many beach spots with surf-perfect waves, Sri Lanka is an ideal destination to enjoy surfing adventures. No matter whether you are a beginner to the sport or an expert who seeks a challenging ground to push your limits, Sri Lanka has a beach for you. Known as one of the best surfing spots in the world, Arugam Bay is a place any surfer can’t afford to miss while nearby Pottuvil point and elephant points are ideal beaches for newbies.
7Explore the Wilderness in a Safari
Who doesn’t like to feel the thrill of exploring the thick wilderness to witness untamed wildlife in their natural habitat! Make time to enjoy a safari ride in one of the national parks in Sri Lanka during your holiday. From elephants, leopards, monkeys deer, moose, jackals to many bird varieties you will witness many animals during your safari ride.
8View the sunset at the Galle Fort
Galle the capital of southern Sri Lanka is the home for one of the most visited UNESCO world heritage site in Sri Lanka -the Dutch fort in Galle. The fort is one of the major landmarks of the city that is best to visit in the evening. Go for a walk along the rampart of the fort enjoying hot prawn wades and watch the sunset at the horizon. It will be one of the most beautiful sunsets of your lifetime.