Sri Lanka which enjoys rich cultural heritage and traditions is one of the top 10 tourist places in the world. If you are planning to take a long break and de-stress yourself in one of the pristine beaches of Sri Lanka then you should take efforts to book your flight tickets through a reputed tour operator.
Sri Lanka which enjoys rich cultural heritage and traditions is one of the top 10 tourist places in the world. If you are planning to take a long break and de-stress yourself in one of the pristine beaches of Sri Lanka then you should take efforts to book your flight tickets through a reputed tour operator.
M/s Rengha Holidays and Tourism which is offering worldwide tours for the past several decades provides the best services to all the customers.
If you are planning to take your family to Sri Lanka and spend few days in one of the luxury hotels in Colombo, then decide to approach this famous tour operator which offers some of the best Sri Lanka tour packages from Chennai.
Majority of the citizens living in the country of Sri Lanka practice Buddhism. You can find plenty of Buddhist monasteries, Buddha temples, and shrines scattered throughout the country. There are Buddhist temples and monasteries which comes under the UNESCO world heritage sites. Touring these holistic places will be a hair-raising experience.
Millions of pilgrims those who practice Buddhism visit famous pilgrimage center namely Sri Pada which is situated in the southwestern part of Sri Lanka and spend few hours in this hilly terrain before climbing down.
Adam’s Peak which is around 7500 ft high enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. Strolling on this mountain and sitting on the edge of the cliffs will be an exhilarating experience. People irrespective of caste, creed, and religion visit this holistic hill and pray to their favorite god before coming back to their hometown.
It is believed that Lord Buddha lived here and meditated on the golden rocks. The footprints of Lord Buddha are preserved here and tourists can pay a quick visit before touring other places.
Ancient monuments and historic sites of Sri Lanka
International tourists who are planning to stay in Sri Lanka for a week or more should book one of the best tour packages to Sri Lanka offered by M/s Rengha Holidays and Tourism. There are plenty of tourist spots in the country of Sri Lanka that attracts millions of tourists throughout the year.
Listed below are the top 10 tourist places in Sri Lanka that you should visit before coming back to your home town. Interestingly, the tourist places listed below have historic significance.
• Cave Temples of Dambulla
Cave temples of Dambulla which are situated in the central part of Sri Lanka are a UNESCO world heritage site. It is a well-maintained temple that sees plenty of tourists, pilgrims, and visitors every day. This ancient temple which dates backs to the first century BC houses around 153 buddha statues of various sizes.
You can also find the statutes of the elephant-head god Lord Ganesh and Lord Vishnu that are carved intricately by skilled sculptors who lived during I BCE. The murals of Lord Buddha’s first sermon are nothing but a masterpiece. You can also find the statues of the kings who built this temple during 1 BCE.
• Buddha Relics and Temples of Kandy
Kandy which is located in the central province of Sri Lanka is one of the best tourist spots in the country of Sri Lanka that sees plenty of tourists every day. Sena Sammatha Wickramabahu was the King who ruled Kandy from 1473 to 1511.
There are plenty of tourist spots in Kandy like the temple of the sacred tooth relic where you can find ancient relics of Buddha. It is also a UNESCO heritage site that sees monks, pilgrims, and global tourists every day.
You can also visit royal botanic gardens, Kandy lake, Bahirawakandra vihara buddha statue, udawatee Kele sanctuary, the old royal palace, and national museums before exiting from this location.
• Horton Plains National Park
In the Sinhala language, Horton Plains National Park is called Maha Eliya Plains. This largest national park which houses animals, birds, and endangered species is situated at an elevation of 2200m. You can approach M/s Rangha Holidays and Tourism and engage taxis or cabs at any point in time.
The posh taxis with experienced chauffeurs will arrive at the pick-up point on time and take you to these greenish highlands within a short time. You can breathe easily on this mountain and come back with the utmost joy.
• Orphanage Zoo for elephants
Elephant sanctuaries are famous in the country of Sri Lanka and the forestry department protects the elephants from poaching and killing. There is a place namely Elephant
Orphanage zoo in Pinnawalla village that comes under Sabaragamuwa province.
You can watch adult and baby elephants bathing happily inside the lake. The forestry department safeguards hundreds of elephants.
• Uduwalawe National Park
The elephant safari is famous in this national park which houses predators like King, Lion, Leopards, and Cheetah. The reserve covers 31000 hectares of land and strolling inside this national park will be a thrilling experience. You can walk near peacocks, pigs, deer, and other animals.
• Galle Dutch Fort
This lovely ancient Dutch Fort which was constructed by the Portuguese in 1588 is now a heritage monument. The archeological department that maintains this ancient fort has done extensive renovation works. It stands majestically near the Bay of Galle. You can watch the expansive ocean standing on the fort.
• Sigiriya Fortress
Sigiriya Fortress is a manmade marvel that was built by famous King Kashyappa. It was maintained well by the king and after his death, it was converted to a Buddhist Monastery in the 14th century. It is also a UNESCO Heritage site that sees maximum crowd during holidays and seasons.
• Mount Lavinia
It is a scenic beach which is maintained neatly by the Government of Sri Lanka. You can stroll on this expansive pristine beach during the daytime and also enjoy swimming and other water sports. There are plenty of luxury hotels, resorts, and cottages near this beach and you can book one of the luxury hotel rooms through M/s Rengha Holidays and Tourism.
• Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is one of the best weekend getaways that sees plenty of tourist activities.
It is found at an altitude of 1868m and enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. Endemic birds and endangered species are preserved in this highland. Bird watching is one of the interesting activities here.
You can pay a quick visit to Hanuman Temple before visiting Hakgala Botanical Garden. The legend goes like this, the mighty king Ravana abducted Seetha and hid her safely inside this temple.
• Jaffna
There are plenty of tourist attractions in Jaffna and you can explore all the tourist hotspots before coming back to Ceylon when you book one of the best tour packages to Sri Lanka offered by M/s Rengha Holidays and Tourism.
Listed below are the must-see tourist spots in Jaffna.
- Fort Jaffna
- Naloor Kandhasami Temple
- Jaffna Fort
- Jaffna Archeological Museum
- King Sangiliyan’s statute and his minister’s home
The best time to visit Sri Lanka will be between December to February. Book your flight tickets and hotel rooms through M/s Rengha Holidays and Tourism and reach Ceylon quickly.
