Why Sri Lanka is the Perfect Destination for Your Next Vacation
Turn your next family vacation into an exciting adventure by traveling long haul to a new destination. Visiting a place that you have never been is a great experience to enjoy together as a family. A trip to a holiday destination further afield is a perfect way for kids to experience other cultures and develop their knowledge of the wider world. One vacation spot that the whole family is sure to love is Sri Lanka. Famed for its exotic beauty, Sri Lanka has so much to offer and is the ideal place to visit for a family holiday that you will always remember. Here’s a taster of some of the things that this stunning destination has to offer its visitors:
Experience Sri Lanka’s Natural Beauty
One of the most popular places for tourists visiting Sri Lanka is the Yala National Park. This vast natural space spans a staggering 130,000 hectares and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Nature lovers won’t want to miss visiting the Yala National Park and seeing the natural beauty of the park for themselves. One of the most popular activities here is taking a safari ride. If you’re fortunate, you may just see some of the park’s inhabitants for yourself during the trip. Basic camping accommodation is also available at Yala National Park if you want to extend your visit.
Sri Lanka’s largest landmark is Sigiriya, a 200-meter high rock fortress created from the lava of an extinct volcano. Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that you can explore if you have a head for heights. This ancient monument encapsulates both an impressive feat of architecture, with the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is open for visitors to explore each day.
Visit the Capital City
As well as boasting plenty of breathtakingly beautiful natural spots to visit, it is also well worth making a trip to Sri Lanka’s capital city, Colombo. There’s plenty to see and experience in Colombo. From enjoying a cricket match – cricket is the national sport in Sri Lanka through to taking a tuk-tuk ride, there are lots of ways to immerse yourself in the culture of this bustling city.
To learn more about Sri Lankan history and discover more about the city of Colombo, why not visit the Colombo National Museum? Here you will see some incredible artifacts and beautiful works of art.
No visit to Colombo is complete without a visit to some of the city’s extraordinary temples. The Gangaramaya Temple is simply stunning and one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo. The Sri Kailawasanathar Swami Devasthanam Kovil Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Colombo and is a towering, intricately crafted building that you won’t want to miss seeing.
While in Colombo, a visit to Beira Lake is a must to enjoy some peace and to see the city from a different perspective. The beautiful greenery and calming waters make it a great antidote to the hustle and bustle of being in the city.
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