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45 Adventures: This is What to See and do in Sri Lanka ...

45 Adventures: This is What to See and do in Sri Lanka ...
By Neecey

Sri Lanka is a magical place. Sitting off the toe of India, it is colorful, noisy, enchanting, spiritual and endlessly fascinating. If you are lucky enough to find yourself on your way to Sri Lanka, here's your list of things to see and do.

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1. Step on a Moonstone

Step on a Moonstone Source: Follow The Gifts Of Life
The ruins of Anuradhapura.

2. Sigiriya

Sigiriya Source: Sigiriya ,Sri Lanka: - holidayspots4u
King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colorful frescoes. On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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5. Watch the Goings on at the Elephant Orphanage

Watch the Goings on at the Elephant Orphanage Source: Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa River

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8. Visit a Cave Monastery

Visit a Cave Monastery Source: travel.nationalgeographic.com
The cave monastery of Dambulla, a World Heritage site, has five sanctuaries and is the largest, best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.

11. See Centuries Old Hunter/gatherer Techniques

See Centuries Old Hunter/gatherer Techniques Source: World Travel
The stilt fishermen of Sri Lanka.

12. Take a Train Ride Though the Hill Country

Take a Train Ride Though the Hill Country Source: Pin-Up Live!
Sri Lanka's Hill Country is a place where you can wear a fleece in the daytime and cuddle up beside a log fire in the evening.

13. Take a Ride in a Tuktuk

Take a Ride in a Tuktuk Source: Sri Lanka
An experience not to be missed.

14. Visit a Tea Plantation

Visit a Tea Plantation Source: Hill Country Tours
Many plantations offer tours to see how tea is made.

15. Lounge by the Pool

Lounge by the Pool Source: cntraveler.com
Amanwella, a modernist perch in Tangalle, on Sri Lanka’s southern coast.

17. See a Stunning Waterfall

See a Stunning Waterfall Source: hfholidays.co.uk
Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa - Colombo

18. Visit a Spice Plantation

Visit a Spice Plantation Sri Lanka harvest peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamon, sandalwood, cloves and so many other spices.

21. See Incredibly Colorful Birds

See Incredibly Colorful Birds Source: artsyhome.com
An Asian Fairy Bluebird

23. Admire the Carvings

Admire the Carvings Source: Sri Lanka
The Gal Vihara, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the UNESCO listed ancient city of Polonnaruwa

24. Dine on Traditional Sri Lankan Food

Dine on Traditional Sri Lankan Food Source: cntraveler.com
Egg hoppers and chicken curry

31. Catch Your Breath

Catch Your Breath Source: Galle Beach
Galle Beach

32. Gaze up at a Very Tall Buddha

Gaze up at a Very Tall Buddha Source: Antiquities
The Aukuna Buddha in Anuradhapura was built during King Dhatusena's reign (455-473AD). The +40ft statute was carved out on a massive rock face.

33. Shop at a Market

Shop at a Market Source: Travel Photography - Travellerspoint
Like everywhere in Asia, the markets are really colorful, noisy and aromatic.

34. See a Relic of Buddha

See a Relic of Buddha Source: Welcome to Flickr - Photo ...
Sri Dalada Maligawa aka Temple of the Tooth in Kandy is home to a Buddhist relic - one of Buddha's teeth.

36. Tread in a Place of Legend

Tread in a Place of Legend Source: Seetha Amman Temple
Seetha Amman Kovil in Seetha Eliya. It is believed that Sitha was held captive here by the king Ravana as told in the Hindu epic, Ramayana.

38. Adam's Peak

Adam's Peak Source: Google Afbeeldingen
Adam’s Peak is well known for the Sri Pada, i.e.,"sacred footprint", a 1.8 m (5ft 11 in) rock formation near the summit, which in Buddhist tradition is held to be the footprint of the Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Shiva and in Islamic and Christian tradition that of Adam, or that of St. Thomas. In Islamic tradition it is the site where Adam fell to earth and where his footprint cane found

39. Visit the Capital

Visit the Capital Source: According to Matt...
Colombo is noisy, noxious, overcrowded, edged by slums but also an absolutely fascinating place to visit.

40. Crane Your Neck to See the Top

Crane Your Neck to See the Top Source: Jaffna Book | For 91 ...
Kandaswamy Kovil in Nalluir is one of the most significant Hindu temples in Northern Sri Lanka

42. Climb up to Where Sri Lankan Buddhism Began

Climb up to Where Sri Lankan Buddhism Began Source: Holidays in Sri Lanka with ...
1840 steps, bordered with frangipane trees, leading to Mihintale, where the story of Sri Lankan Buddhism began.

44. See the Sri Lankans at Work

See the Sri Lankans at Work Source: photos.uk.msn.com
Tamil farmers transporting coconut husks.

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I've been! Awesome place!!

Wow so proud to be a Sri Lankan. ❤️

Oh wow Neecey !! Totally awestruck by the amazing sights you have shared with all , who haven't made it to my beautiful island paradise!! And yes I too have to add to your list to make way for one more addition to your itinerary.Take a moment to truly enjoy a heart lifting absolutely warm Sri Lankan smile .😍

Thanks Neecey for putting up this beautiful column about my beautiful country !! You have nicely and wonderfully have mentioned all the famous places . But just to add , must say there many more beautiful waterfalls , like Dunhinda , St. Michael & Victoria ; then other beautiful beautiful beaches like Hikkaduwa, Mount Lavinia, wadduwa etc. Then the Botanical gardens in Peradeniya and Haggala which is just like paradise . And believe it or not sometimes you get to experience a combination of waterfall plus mountain view with lovely tea bushes surrounding the entire area while sipping some authentic and organic tea. There are lots of temples that are beautiful in a unexplainable way . It's always beautiful day and night ( but have to remember to dress appropriately at such religions places. Long and whites are the best) . Have to mention there are few Roman Catholic and Christian old and sacred churches too. St. Anthony Kochchikade , Madu church and St Anne's and a beautifully preserved very old Dutch church to name . Sri Lankan food is just one of a kind !!! Anyone who loves Asian and spice would definitely fall in love with the SL cuisine. And what's more wonderful, a simple curry would differ from house to house, from town to town and from district to district. Have to mention about shopping to . The things you would see are all handcrafted,hand painted and done by locals with local materials. We Sri Lankans are very famous for two things .1. Our smile:) . Be it a president or a hardworking labor or tired housewife or a penniless beggar, we smile with all . And the 2. Is our Hospitality. We are born with traditions . One of our main tradition is to serve our guests with all and whatever we have. Either if it's our last meal , we would serve it to the guest and be happy about it . Once again thanks dear for this lovely column. I love it and appreciate it very much. Hope it's ok I add some of the other important details. Have a nice day :) !

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