Adam’s Peak
Sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike, Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) is all things to all people. For over a thousand years, pilgrims have trudged by candlelight up to the summit, to stand in the footprints of the Buddha (or Lord Shiva, or the biblical Adam, depending on which tradition you subscribe to), contemplate the cosmos and admire the stunning beauty of the hilltop, wher– according to locals – the islands butterflies go to die. Today tourists join the throngs of local pilgrims, similarly bewitched by the magic.
Kandy
Sri Lankas ancient cities may have the longer history, but Kandy has the power of belief on its side. The islands cultural capital is famous as the setting for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, whose central shrine is said to contain a tooth of the Buddha himself. For the Sinhalese, this is the holiest spot on the island. For tourists Kandy offers more corporeal rewards: nostalgic wanders around the old quarter, striking views over the central lake, a clutch of interesting museums and, in the vicinity, some of the islands best botanical gardens.
Nuwara Eliya - Get Closer To Pristine Nature
Nuwara Eliya is most famous for its tea gardens and scenery. It is a perfect place to visit for a romantic vacation or for someone who is looking for a relaxing trip. With misty clouds, lush green sloping hills and a train that looks that it has come out of the Harry Potter films, Nuwara Eliya is a hilly paradise and another great addition to Sri Lankas tourist attractions. The popular places to visit in Nuwara Eliya include Victoria Park, Bale
Bazaar, Moon Plains, Ramboda Falls and St. Clair’s Falls.
Nine Arch Bridge – Bridge In The Sky
Nine Arch Bridge is also called the Bridge in the sky and is among the iconic Sri Lanka tourism places. It is in the small mountain town of Ella and offers visitors with splendid view of the surrounding area which comprises of lush greenery and tea fields. What makes the bridge unique is that it is made up of stone, brick and cement. There is no use of any steel. It is one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka for a memorable holiday.
Ella
Rattling through emerald tea estates on the Colombo to Ella train, with the wind in your hair and the scent of the tropics on the breeze is the stuff of travel dreams, but what awaits you isn’t too shabby either. Ella is the place to ease off the travel accelerator with a few leisurely days resting in your choice of some of the country’s best guesthouses. Don’t be too laid-back, though: definitely make time for easygoing walks through tea plantations to temples, waterfalls and viewpoints. After building up a hiking-inspired appetite, look forward to some of Sri Lanka’s best home-cooked food, paired with a reviving cuppa.
