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Sri Lanka tourist attractions are diverse and give you the opportunity to explore some of the magnificent sites of the world. Sri Lanka, the stunning island in the Indian Ocean is located off the southern tip of India. Recognized as one off the most scenic islands in the world, Sri Lanka draws a large number of tourists from destinations worldwide. The island of Sri Lanka is only 270 miles in length and 140 miles in width at its widest point. Plan a trip to Sri Lanka and enjoy this picturesque island, which can fascinate you with its majestic treasures.
Some of the most famous tourist attractions in Sri Lanka are:
The ancient cities in Sri Lanka like, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Mihintale, Sigiriya, Arthalanthaya, Dambula, Yapahuwa, and Aluvihara are one of the must visited tourist attractions of Sri Lanka. One of the World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura
Is nestled in the North-Central part of the island. Anuradhapura can take pride in being the greatest monastic city of the ancient world. The ancient cities of Sri Lanka present before us the architectural elegance of bygone days.
Colombo, the capital and the largest city of the country is one of the most impressive Sri Lanka tourist attractions. Colombo is also the commercial and financial center of the Sri Lanka and controls all major economic activity of the country. Colombo attracts the tourists with its myriad attractions which include, a lot of magnificent buildings, Hindu temples, Buddhist temples, Parliament building, Mosques, Christian churches, British colonial buildings, museums, art galleries, parks, zoo and a lot of other fascinating attractions.
Sri Lanka tourist attractions must include some of the stunning beaches nestled in the three coastal areas, north, west and east of the island. Some of the most popular beaches are:
- Negombo
- Mount Lavinia
- Ambalangoda
- Hikkaduwa
- Beruwela
- Bentota
- Galle
- Jaffna
- Trincomalee
- Weligama
- Nilaveli
- Arugam Bay
- Kalkudah
- Batticaloa
If you are a nature lover then Sri Lanka has ample to offer you. A number of national parks, botanical gardens, and wild life sanctuaries add to the attractions of Sri Lanka.
Some of the famous national parks in Sri Lanka are:
- Wilpattu National Park
- Yala or Ruhuna National Park
- Gal Oya National Park
- Uda Walawe National Park
- Maduru Oya National Park
- Wasgamuwa National Park
- Bundala National Park
- Horton Plains National Park
A number of sanctuaries at Wirawila, Kumana, Bundala, and Kalametiya are woth visiting.
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