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Top Things to do in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, the tear-drop shaped country, has been on every travelers bucket list. With its incredible flora and fauna, blue coastlines, amazing landscapes and humble people, it is hard not to fall in love with the country.
Here are some of the:
Top Things to do in Sri Lanka
1. Gangaramaya Temple
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| The temple is a blend of Thai, Chinese, Indian and Sri Lankan style of architecture. [Source] |
You can explore the-Museum, Relic Chamber, Bodhiya, Replica of Borobudar, Ata Visi Hall, Beira Lake and Seema Malakaya.
2. Floating Market in Pettah
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| I've never been on a floating market. [Source] |
Although it doesn't float completely over water but it does floats over the hustle and buslte of the city.
3. Kandy Lake
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| Evenings and lakes never disappoint you. [Source] |
The lake is charming and peaceful. A stroll around the lake would relive your stress.
4. Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic
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| Yes, it is a spiritual place. [Source] |
The legends say that the tooth was snatched from Buddha's funeral pyre in India in 483 BC and was later brought to Sri Lanka by one of their mighty kings.
5. Seetha Amman Temple
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| Jai Shree Ram! [Source] |
Devotees also believe that the place bears signs of the monkey-God Hanuman's feet as he rested here after the battle to rescue Sita from Ravana.
6. Train ride from Kandy to Ella
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| Leaning outside a moving train in okay. Don't try jumping! [Source] |
It takes you through green seas of tea, fluffy clouds and astonishing lush hills with dark mountain tunnels. It is undoubtedly one of the 'must do things' on the list.
7. Tea Plantation
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| Did somebody just say 'Tea'? [Source] |
If you are an Indian and visit Sri Lanka but miss drinking tea at one of the plantation sites,'I don't know what is wrong with you'.
8. Spiritual Ramayana Tour
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| Jai Bajrangbali, Tod Dushman ki Nalli! [Source] |
It covers: Muneswaram Temple in Chilaw, Manavari Temple, Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda, Gayathri Pedam, Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya, Divurumpda at Nuwara Eliya, Ravana Ella Falls, Ravana Caaves in Ella, Ussangoda, Rumassala in Galle and the Seenigama Temple in Hikkaduwa.
9. Sigiriya
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| 8th Wonder of the World?? [Source] |
10. Yala National Park
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| It can run 70 mph (110 kph) faster than me. [Source] |
Get pumped for the most adventurous ride in Sri Lanka. This place is the home of fierce and wild cheetahs and is the only place to see them roam in their natural habitat.
One can also find various other creatures such as elephants, turtles, muscats, monitor lizards, Indian Cobra, Russell's Viper and many more.
11. Adam's Peak
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| 'Sri Pada' means God's footprint. [Source] |
Buddhists - believe it to be the footprint of Lord Buddha's left feet.
Hindus - believe it to the the footprint of Lord Shiva himself.
Muslims and Christians - believe it to the footprint of Adam's first step after being exiled from the Eden garden.
12. Rope Swing @ Dalawella
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| This is definitely going on my Instagram. [Source] |
Some insta-grammers, for their fun, tied a swing around a tree and posted a few photos and videos about this and this place became a tourist hotspot.
13. Water-sport Activities
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| Don't forget your swimming pants. [Source] |
Water-sport is another tourist attraction of Sri Lanka. You can experience many water-sport activities such as surfing, jet skiing, snorkeling, diving, boogie boarding, kite surfing and many more.
14. Whale Watching
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| Every time a see a whale, I remember 'Life of Pie'. [Source] |
Different types of whales reside in the southern shores of the island and are often seen wandering around. During some specific periods, you can also enjoy watching other migrating creatures such as dolphins and Porpoise.
15. Ayurvedic Spa
| Time to relax. [Source] |
After a good exciting adventure vacation on Sri Lanka, the Ayurvedic Spa treatment is a very good option to ease out the stress and relax.















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