Monday, December 16, 2019

Fun stuffs to do and places to go in Sri Lanka

There is nothing that you “can’t do” in Sri Lanka and there are a variety of things that you can do depending on your preference. These are some of the list of things you can do: Surfing – from November to April you can surf on the western and southern coast.Best place for the beginners is Weligama on the southern coast.You can rent a board for LKR1,500 per day or LKR400 per hour. Lessons cost LKR2,500 per hour, but bargain. Kitesurfing – from April to September you can kitesurf eastern coast. Best place for the beginners is Kalpitiya (Sethawadi and Kappaladi lagoons), where you can find kite schools and the best conditions in Asia. White water rafting is also available. Snorkeling - off the Coral a Sanctuary near Hikkaduwa is a popular spot to see turtles. Hiking - Horton Plains National park offers a nice hiking opportunity to the spectacular view at World's End. Go to Kandy to see the Sri Dhalada Maligawa and Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.Also don't miss out on the traditional Sri Lanka dance performance held every day at 17:00 in the city hall. Go to Matale and climb the Sigiriya or Pidurangala Rock, see the ancient frescoes and enjoy a panoramic view of the area. Go to Raththota, Matale and climb Riverstone, see the Mini Worlds' End and directly travel to Wasgamuwa. Go to Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to see ancient temples,ruins which are very beautiful. Go to Nuwara Eliya to see beautiful villages which look like England. There are many tea estates and Hakgala botanical gardens too. Go to Unawatuna, Galle, Trincomalee (Nilaweli Beach),Pasikuda and north areas to see extremely beautiful beaches. Go to Mirissa and Kalpitiya and watch whales and dolphins with privately operated boat tours. Go to Jaffna to see the Portuguese built Fort (1618) it was later expanded by the Dutch (1795), Nallur Temple,Keerimalai natural fresh water pond just 10 feet from the sea and the islands in the Northern Province (Delft,Kayts, Leyden, Middlburg and many more) to see unexplored Sri Lanka. Go to Yala National Park, Wilpattu, Wasgamuwa for the best wildlife Safari experience. Udawalawe to see elephants and Kumana (Yala East) for bird-watching. Go to Kithulgala for white water rafting in the Keliniya River.

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