Tourist Attractions

 

Temple  OF THE Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa)

Imagine a place so special people travel from all over the world to see it. Well, that's the Temple of the Tooth! It's big with Buddhists because it houses a tiny piece of the tooth of the Buddha. It's like something super special that's secret in the heart of this beautiful temple.

Special dressing of the people, lightning of incense sticks, and flowers gathered to be offered for a visit is done to this place. Full of beautiful artwork, gold, and very ancient! Just imagine, like walking through the time. This is really, in one word, a fantasy place.

MIRISSA BEACH 

Mirissa is a gorgeous beach destination in Sri Lanka, and the perfect place to unwind in a hammock with a fresh coconut. The sparkling blue waters teem with marine life, from turtles to big blue whales. Secret Beach is small and secluded, and if you're lucky you might have it all to yourself. Mirissa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 metres (13 ft) above sea level. Mirissa's beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. It is also a fishing port and one of the island's main whale and dolphin watching locations.

SIGIRIYA 

Sigiriya, otherwise known as Lion Rock, is one of the most important historical locations in Sri Lanka and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient rock fortress built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century is an impressive blend of nature and human genius. A climb to the top might be hard, but it's worth the nice view of the surroundings from the top. On your way up, you will come across the Lion's Gate—two enormous lion paws flanking the staircase up to the summit. There are beautiful frescoes of celestial maidens, known as the Sigiriya Frescoes, which bring out the real artistry of that epoch. Water Gardens at the foot, with pools, fountains, and terraces, show ancient engineering skills that formed part of the royal gardens.

YALA NATIONAL PARK

It is among the largest and most famous national parks in Sri Lanka, hosting vast wildlife and beautiful landscapes. In particular, it holds the leopard population—the probability of sighting the leopard in its natural habitat at this park being the highest in the world. Other wildlife hosted in Yala includes elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and a plethora of avifauna. These are landscapes of dense forests and grasslands, coastal lagoons, and sandy beaches—a beautiful scene for wildlife safaris. Guided jeep tours could help one to tour the park and sight animals; an overview of the ecology of the park can be had.

HORTON PLAINS

Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. It consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island. In view of the large number of endemic flora and fauna species, Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 30th July 2010.