SRI LANKA
Ten Spectacular Things To Do When You Visit
Sri Lanka
by: Jonathan Williams
Sri Lanka is an intriguing city to visit with its rich
history and culture. Like all other countries, it
would be a site to behold when one compares it
to what you have been used to. There are several
things you can see and do in this place to make
this an enriching experience.
1.) Yala National Park
This park is also referred to as Ruhunu National
Park and can be located in the southeast region
of Sri Lanka. One can start enjoying the
refreshing sight of the park. You can also stroll in
the area while seeing leopards here from a safe
distance.
2.) Temple of the Tooth
Here is the temple which houses the tooth
believed to have been one of the Buddha’s teeth
and is a relic that they guard in the temple. It is a
most sacred site to believers which you may care
to visit and view. They even have a website for
this in case you’re interested to know more about
it.
3.) Colombo
The country’s capital is a nice place to be in
where you can visit a few museums for a little trip
to history. What you can find are the National
Museum, Natural History Museum, Dutch Period
Museum, and the Bandaranaike Museum. All
attest to several aspects of Sri Lankan history
that visitors can view and be amazed at.
4.) Art Galleries
Art lovers will find something to talk about when
they go and visit the National Art Gallery. You may
also find similar viewing pleasure by visiting the
Sapumal Foundation and the Lionel Wendt
Center. It is good to see and compare some
things that may be different from your own culture
with those of others and appreciate the things that
we see.
5.) Zoo
The Colombo zoo is a delight for the children and
their parents, and this can be found on the
southern area of the city. It is indeed a fine place
to be in with an aquarium and night house to view,
and there are also elephant shows you can watch.
Are you fond of butterflies? Then, come on and
see their butterfly park and a few more animal
exhibits, and it’s quite large so give it at least two
hours to make the entire rounds.
6.) Festivals in Jaffna
It will not surprise you to see some more temples
to visit in this place. It has the Nallur, Selva
Sannithi and Ninatheevu temples. Festivals that
are religious in nature is something you would
also expect from this place, and there’s the
Chariot Festival which is a considered a big
event in Sri Lanka as well as the Harvest festival
obseved every January.
7.) Kinchigune Nature Trail
This trail starts at the Sabaragamuwa University
which runs along a forest and river. By following
this trail, you can get to see paddy fields, village
houses and vegetables, and this is a way to get a
tutorial on their agricultural system and sample
simple living the Sri Lankan way. You may also
come across waterfalls, a few more birds and
butterflies to enjoy the hike.
8.) Canoeing
If canoeing happens to be your favorite pastime,
then indulge in the Samanalawewa reservoir with
its still waters that make this a good activity to try.
You can even paddle to the river of Belihul Oya for
more adventure. Or you can simply explore the
entire reservoir for a relaxing ride in the water.
9.) Bambarakada Falls
This waterfall is a sight to watch because it is
found inside a basin-like valley and surrounded
by steep rocks and forest filled with tropic and
pine tress. It is the highest known waterfalls in Sri
Lanka which tumbles down to a height of 240
meters. Waterfalls will remain a favorite spot for
tourists because of its sheer beauty.
10.) Galle
You should not miss the temple Kalutara located
in this city. It is considered good luck if you come
over to the Seenigama temple and offer a
donation after murmuring a little prayer. There’s
also the Fort where you can walk through
especially to view the majestic sunset.
About The Author
Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV
- the place to share travel videos. Visit http://www.
destinationguide.tv/srilanka to view or share Sri Lanka travel
videos.
Ten Spectacular Things To Do When You Visit
Sri Lanka
by: Jonathan Williams
Sri Lanka is an intriguing city to visit with its rich
history and culture. Like all other countries, it
would be a site to behold when one compares it
to what you have been used to. There are several
things you can see and do in this place to make
this an enriching experience.
1.) Yala National Park
This park is also referred to as Ruhunu National
Park and can be located in the southeast region
of Sri Lanka. One can start enjoying the
refreshing sight of the park. You can also stroll in
the area while seeing leopards here from a safe
distance.
2.) Temple of the Tooth
Here is the temple which houses the tooth
believed to have been one of the Buddha’s teeth
and is a relic that they guard in the temple. It is a
most sacred site to believers which you may care
to visit and view. They even have a website for
this in case you’re interested to know more about
it.
3.) Colombo
The country’s capital is a nice place to be in
where you can visit a few museums for a little trip
to history. What you can find are the National
Museum, Natural History Museum, Dutch Period
Museum, and the Bandaranaike Museum. All
attest to several aspects of Sri Lankan history
that visitors can view and be amazed at.
4.) Art Galleries
Art lovers will find something to talk about when
they go and visit the National Art Gallery. You may
also find similar viewing pleasure by visiting the
Sapumal Foundation and the Lionel Wendt
Center. It is good to see and compare some
things that may be different from your own culture
with those of others and appreciate the things that
we see.
5.) Zoo
The Colombo zoo is a delight for the children and
their parents, and this can be found on the
southern area of the city. It is indeed a fine place
to be in with an aquarium and night house to view,
and there are also elephant shows you can watch.
Are you fond of butterflies? Then, come on and
see their butterfly park and a few more animal
exhibits, and it’s quite large so give it at least two
hours to make the entire rounds.
6.) Festivals in Jaffna
It will not surprise you to see some more temples
to visit in this place. It has the Nallur, Selva
Sannithi and Ninatheevu temples. Festivals that
are religious in nature is something you would
also expect from this place, and there’s the
Chariot Festival which is a considered a big
event in Sri Lanka as well as the Harvest festival
obseved every January.
7.) Kinchigune Nature Trail
This trail starts at the Sabaragamuwa University
which runs along a forest and river. By following
this trail, you can get to see paddy fields, village
houses and vegetables, and this is a way to get a
tutorial on their agricultural system and sample
simple living the Sri Lankan way. You may also
come across waterfalls, a few more birds and
butterflies to enjoy the hike.
8.) Canoeing
If canoeing happens to be your favorite pastime,
then indulge in the Samanalawewa reservoir with
its still waters that make this a good activity to try.
You can even paddle to the river of Belihul Oya for
more adventure. Or you can simply explore the
entire reservoir for a relaxing ride in the water.
9.) Bambarakada Falls
This waterfall is a sight to watch because it is
found inside a basin-like valley and surrounded
by steep rocks and forest filled with tropic and
pine tress. It is the highest known waterfalls in Sri
Lanka which tumbles down to a height of 240
meters. Waterfalls will remain a favorite spot for
tourists because of its sheer beauty.
10.) Galle
You should not miss the temple Kalutara located
in this city. It is considered good luck if you come
over to the Seenigama temple and offer a
donation after murmuring a little prayer. There’s
also the Fort where you can walk through
especially to view the majestic sunset.
About The Author
Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV
- the place to share travel videos. Visit http://www.
destinationguide.tv/srilanka to view or share Sri Lanka travel
videos.
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