How to Know the Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka - 5 places you can't miss out on!

 Elephant and leopard-filled national parks including Minneriya, Yala, and Udawalawe provide amazing natural sceneries and safari experiences. With some of the world's most gorgeous beaches and luxurious resorts, Sri Lanka is a beach lover's dream too. Remember that Sri Lanka has a monsoon season from May to August, so December through to April is typically the ideal time to visit. Plan your trip to Sri Lanka with this list of must-see destinations.

Charles R. Benedict, View point of Kandy, CC BY-SA 4.0

Colombo

 The country's vibrant indigenous as well as colonial past is reflected in the capital city. Sri Lanka has traditionally been an important trading point for European commercial powers. The nation was a territory of the Netherlands, Portugal, and most notably the British, and their cultures blended well with the indigenous culture. These influences are tasted in the cuisine, seen in the buildings as well as arts, and felt in Colombo.

There are also museums to assist you to learn about Sri Lankan culture.

 Kandy

 Kandy is the place for learning about Sri Lankan history. Found in central Sri Lanka, it was the historic capital of the Sri Lankan royal family before colonisation. The National Museum of Kandy has displays and relics that tell the narrative of the area and its people. The temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is part of the official palace complex. Kandy Lake is a pleasant retreat from the city's heart. The lake is surrounded by shrines and temples. Kandy is completely surrounded, many of which are tea estates. Some provide tours and tea samples and the city is encircled by rain woods. The Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is a city-owned woodland park. The forest reserve contains miles of hiking routes and a great nature centre. When you're booking accommodation in these locations, make sure to book hotels that offer you scenic views. Most tourists do not look into hotels with a view assuming they are pricier. This isn't necessarily true and most often you can check out Sri Lanka hotel deals offered by popular chains such as Aitken Spence Hotels.

 Udawalawe National Park

 This large animal park is roughly an hour away from the Hambantota vacation region. The park's landscape and ecology fluctuate according to the country's rainy as well as dry zones. Elephants, water buffalo, crocodiles, and other animals may be seen in the park. It's among the greatest sites outside of Africa to witness wild elephants. There are plenty of leopards, monkeys, deer, and endemic animals and birds.

 Galle

 One of Sri Lanka's first modern superhighways connects Colombo to Galle in around two hours. This old commercial harbour is centred on a huge 17th-century seaside fort. Galle Fort is a walled town containing boutique hotels, restaurants and shops. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The whole Fort area is a car-free zone. Aside from the mighty fort, the city has several excellent beaches. The vast sandy beaches merge with the brilliant blue seas. There is also a beach under the Galle lighthouse. 

 Hikkaduwa Beach

 Surrounded by water activities, this beach is just around 90 minutes from the capital, Colombo. All equipment can be rented at any one of the seaside kiosks. It's a great surfing spot with the finest waves seen from November to March. The beach is wide and seldom crowded. There are several seaside booths providing great local street cuisine and many modest hotels and guesthouses for overnight stays. The Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary is a protected maritime region off the coast of Hikkaduwa National Park. It was established to safeguard local coral reefs and also to educate tourists. So, make sure you don’t miss out on this treat!