Sri Lanka
For a country so small you may miss it on a globe, it is astonishingly diverse. From lush rainforests, mist covered mountains to pristine beaches, their is enough instore for you to consider Sri Lanka a holiday destination the next time you are planing a vacation. Ringed by the Indian Ocean, one of the best bits about this tropical island is that you could never pinpoint its best feature.
Beaches
The Hill Country
National Parks
Historical Sites
Food
Train Journey
What to Expect on Your Sri Lankan Safari
Over the past few years, a clear contender has been slowly emerging as its best feature. Before you argue that Sri Lanka does not boast Africa’s Big Five, we can safely tell you Sri Lanka’s own Big Four; elephants, leopards, blue wales and sloth bears – offer an equally, if not more, exciting experience.
Nuwaraeliya
Nuwaraeliya is the misty paradise in the hill country. Think of starting your day in a foggy cold, climate walking through grasses filled with glittering dew and bloomed flowers. For that, the best place in the country is Nuwaraelyia which gives a very different and awesome feel from other areas of the country due to its beauty and climate.
Top 10 places in Sri Lanka
A tiny paradise brimming with natural beauty. From fresh gardens to golden beaches and romantic mountain landscapes, this island is nothing short of magnificent, offering a number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Sri Lanka Safari
Nuwaraeliya
Top 10 places in Sri Lanka
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Best Time to Visit Sri Lanka
The best time to visit the west and south coasts and hill country is from December to March, while the best weather on the east coast is from April/May to September. However, it is a year-round destination, and even during the monsoon periods, the weather is not consistently wet.
Colombo
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka with a population of 5.6 million. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island. Colombo is often referred to as the capital but Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (a suburb of, Colombo) is the capital. Colombo is a busy and vibrant place with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. Due to its large harbour and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago.