Places

 Places you need to tour

       1. Ella

      Ella is a small town in Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka and is governed by a municipal council. Located approximately 200 km east of Colombo, its elevation is 1041 meters above sea level.

      2. Nuwara Eliya

          Nuwara Eliya is a beautiful city located in a valley in the central hills of Sri Lanka. Located at a height of 1868 meters above sea level, this city belongs to the Nuwara Eliya district. Mount Piduruthalagala, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka, is also located near this city. Golfing in Nuwara Eliya- A Sport in Paradise. Travel & Tourism When you hear of Sri Lanka, you will surely hear of the tranquil little town located on the top of the mountains; Nuwara Eliya. 

           It is a place which is akin to soaring in the heavens. The mountains you find here adorn your back yard and kiss the clouds throughout the day. Tranquility comes with no effort in Nuwara Eliya. Everywhere you turn there is scenery to tranquilize you. Everything you do in Nuwara Eliya, you do amidst a scenic calm. Nuwara Eliya is located in the central province of Sri Lanka and is a city that thrives 6200 feet above sea level. It has a cool climate that people all over this tropical island of Sri Lanka seem to love. Nuwara Eliya is most famous for its tourism, thanks to its back drop of perfection. Even getting to Nuwara Eliya is like walking through paradise.  

              Through the 4 hours that takes you to get there from Colombo, you will be greeted with a series of breathtaking scenery that is just as tranquilizing as the destination you are headed to. The sport that mirrors the feeling of serenity is none other than Golf. It is perfect for many reasons but above all there is a 117 year old golf course that stretches across the heart of this town. The Golf Course is an expanse of green that has been hailed as one of the most naturally scenic golf courses in the world. It starts on one corner of the city and stretches through valleys and forested hills making it feel as though you are playing the sport of Golf in paradise. The Nuwara Eliya Golf Course is one of the courses utilized in the 18-hole championship course giving an exotic edge to the entire Golf Tour. When it comes to the breathtaking city of Nuwara Eliya, you get some of the finest of Sri Lanka hotels adorning this garden city. 

            One of the most popular of all hotels is the Heritance Tea Factory. With unmatched views of the city and a cozy tranquil ambience this is one of the finest of all the Nuwara Eliya hotels. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

        3. Pinnawela Elephant 

                 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the only center in Sri Lanka where orphaned elephants are taken care of. This is established in Pinnawala area of ​​Rambukkana town in Kegalle district. At the 82km post from Kegalle on road number A 01, turning at the 82km post and traveling a maximum of 10km, you will meet Pinnawala.Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage - Second Home of Sri Lanka's Gentle Giants. Travel & Tourism The elephant is considered to be the largest mammal on land but it is also one of the softest and kindest (unless provoked), and it is usually given adjectives such as 'majestic', 'magnificent' or 'massive'. Yet, in spite of its mammoth size, and probable magnificence, when left parentless or helpless, even an elephant succumbs to its situation. 

                    Sri Lankan authorities have therefore taken responsible action towards protecting, breeding and nurturing these creatures. The orphanage dedicated for the upbringing of these mammals in the area of Pinnawala is a large expanse of land that includes a stream where the elephants bathe. There are also plenty of trees and wilderness areas for the animals to roam freely. Their natural habitat and way of life are not marred by the keepers of the orphanage who have a thorough understanding of elephants. The Department of Wildlife Conservation first launched this site in the year 1975 as an initiative to care for the baby elephants that were left in the wild. However its scope of work widened in the year 1982, when it commenced the breeding of elephants. 

                        Since its beginning, the breeding project has up to date successfully brought to this world more than eighty elephants. Tourists have the opportunity to watch as these elephants bathe at the extensive river bank as restaurants have been built just a few metres away from the shore. The mahouts lead their herds to the water and much to the glee of the onlookers, the elephants sometimes frolic and spray water at each other. The calves are fed bottles of milk as a tourist attraction though the elephants are fed mostly in their stalls. Coconut, tamarind, grass, sugar palm and jackfruit are the main meals that are provided for these gentle giants. All Sri Lanka holidays that include travelling towards the hill country should be coupled with a visit to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which is located close to Kegalle off the main road to the hill capital of Kandy. 

                     Book your Sri Lanka tours early through a well reputed entity such as Elegant Travels to make sure you do not miss out on a single nook or cranny of the country. Explore the island and enjoy the thrills of sightseeing and travel Sri Lanka has to offer. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

          4. Polonnaruwa

           Select the article you need Polonnaruwa Ancient City Polonnaruwa Administrative District Polonnaruwa Administrative District The largest city Kadurwela Polonnaru Yuga Polonnaruwa Ancient City and Tamangkaduwa Divisional Secretariat Division to which Kadurwela belongs. Travel & Tourism The ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka was once the capital of the land and remains a popular historical attraction for both native residents and visitors to the country. Amongst the many interesting cultural attractions to be found in this fascinating location is the royal palace of King Parakramabahu the Great, one of the most renowned monarchs of the land who ruled in the 12th century. This magnificent edifice was created as a seven storey construction but today only the remnants of 3 storeys remain. 

                   In its heyday there would have been an entire compound of buildings at the location; to the south of the principal building you will see what remains of the monarch's audience chamber and the bathing pools. The original name for this regal complex was Vijayoth Paya, the name used for the abode of Sakra, the king of the gods. This name was used to signify that the king was as powerful as the supreme deity. The Mahavamsa, the revered chronicle of the land states that the construction of this royal abode took no less than 7 years and 7 months. According to historical documents the palace had 1,000 rooms, of which the remains of 55 chambers may be seen today. 

                  Sightseers must climb a number of steps to reach the ruins of the building. Today visitors will see that the edifice is composed of sturdy brick walls; one can still see the arrays of the holes which were used to affix the frame for the wooden flooring. You will also notice the central section, 100 ft in length and width, which was reserved for the use of the king. Sadly this splendid palace was demolished by an invader from South India called 'Maga' in the 13th century. Visitor can still observe the blackened walls and bricks which bear witness to the destruction.

                             No visit to Polonnaruwa would be complete without visiting this unmistakable relic of the Sinhalese monarchy in years past. Travellers looking for a fine Sri Lanka resort will find an exceptional rest in the Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa. This quality hotel in Pasikuda offers comfortable accommodations and attentive hospitality and an ideal East Coast base from which to explore the region. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

5.       Adams Peak

                Samanala Kanda or Adams Peak is a 2,243 m high conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is famous for the 1.8 m rock formation near the summit called Sri Pada, i.e., "Sacred Footprint", which according to Buddhist tradition is the footprint of the Buddha. In the mid place of Sri Lanka stands a holy mountain  Adam’s Peak. On this mountain most religions seem to come together. According to Christians and Muslims this is the place where Adam took his first step on earth, the Buddhists believe Buddha’s first footstep was set here and for the Hindus, it was Shiva who stepped via this peak on earth. All in all a very holy place. In this travel guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about climbing Adam’s Peak and of course how you get here! Hiking to Adam’s Peak in the middle of the night

                    It is 2 clock in the morning and still a bit sleepy we climb the first of 5,500 steps. Yes, read it correctly. All the way up to the top of Adam’s Peak are long staircases. Together with People are doing this physical challenge. At first sight, it seems as we are the only ones hiking this trail, but after half an hour of walking, we also meet some other tourists. It’s a bit weird, walking with our torches in the middle of the night while all the temples are abandoned, shops closed and lights are out. The first hour is easy peasy, then it gets more challenging.

The start of the hike is easy. We walk on flat parts and us ascent gradually on the stairs. But the further we go, the steeper the stairs become. Occasionally, we take a break to catch our breath. Along the way, we see poles that count down to the top. Pole 21 was the start and from pole 9 we only see steep stairs going up.

6.       Mirissa

 Mirissa is a small town located in Matara District in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The city is located at a distance of 240 kilometers from Colombo in the southern direction.

7.       Yala National Park

 Yala was created as a wildlife sanctuary in year 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka. Those having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds and more.

8.       Colombo

 Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the administrative capital, is located on the outskirts of Colombo. Colombo is the administrative center of Colombo District. A population of 752,993 lives within the city limits of Colombo. The port of Colombo is also the main source of economic progress in Sri Lanka in terms of imports and exports.

9.       Jaffna

 Jaffna is the main city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Located on the southwest coast of the Jaffna Peninsula at the northern tip of the island, this city once had a population of over 100,000, but has been reduced to a smaller population due to the activities of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

10.   Ulpotha

 Ulpotha is a place of traditional agricultural community in the jungle heartland of Sri Lankan land, it offers guests world class yoga in an incomparably beautiful setting as close to natural world as is humanly possible.

11.   Trincomalle

 Sri Lanka. The east coast of the island lies at the port of Trincomalee, which is 237 km north-east of the route, 182 km south-east of Jaffna and 111 km north of Batticaloa. For more than two millennia, the island was the main center of Sri Lankan Tamil-speaking culture.

12.   Kandalama

 Kandalam is a village located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Kandalam Lake – An ancient lake located in Kandalam. It consists of a dam about 21 meters (69 feet) high and 1,600 meters (5,200 feet) wide. The water collected from the reservoir is used for water supply purposes in the region.
    Kandalam Hotel - A famous 5-star hotel, Kandalam Hotel is built in Vav Thaulla.
    Kaludiya Pond Archaeological Site - A historical archaeological site located in Kandalam.

13.   Thissamaharama

 Tissamaharamaya is a city located in the southern province of Sri Lanka. AD Tissamaharama was also the capital of the Ruhuna Kingdom, a Sinhalese kingdom that existed in the 3rd century. Some of the old constructions built at that time can still be seen there

14.   Anuradapura

 Anuradhapura is an ancient capital of Sri Lanka. This is the first kingdom and the first capital of Sri Lanka. The city of Anuradhapura has now been declared a UNESCO World Heritage City. Anuradhapura is located in the northern plains of Sri Lanka at a height of about 295 feet above sea level. Today it is the last city in the North Central Province.

15.   Horton Plains National Park

 Maha Eliya or Horton Forest is a very beautiful place in Sri Lanka that has attracted the attention of everyone from home and abroad. This is a magnificent national park that is very special in terms of biological diversity as well as archaeological value.

16.   Sinharaja Forest Reserve

 Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a 11,250 hectare national forest park located in the southwestern part of the Rakwana mountain range in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, at an altitude of 300-1170 meters, and it borders Galle district. It has received international attention and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

17.   Udawalawa National Park

 Udawalawa National Park is located on the border of Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka. The construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir by crossing the Udawalawe River led to the creation of the Udawalawe National Park to protect the watershed area and provide shelter to the helpless animals. It was established on June 30, 1972 with an area of ​​30,821 hectares.

18.   Galle

 Galle is the capital city in the southern province of Sri Lanka. It is spread over 6.5 square miles. It has also been named a World Heritage City by UNESCO. Galle has been known as a trading city since ancient times. Galle port is known as a unique port due to its location in the Indian Ocean and some scholars believe that Tarshish, the great trading city of South Asia mentioned in the old Bible, may be Galle.

Richmond College and Aloysius College, Vidyaloka College, Mahinda College, Southland Girls' College, Sanghamitta Girls' College, Ripon Girls' College are prominent among the schools in Galle city. This city has been famous for the Renda industry since time immemorial, as well as black carvings and tortoise shell carvings.

19.   Arugambay

Arugambe is a bay located on the southeast coast of Sri Lanka, bordering the dry zone Indian Ocean. This bay is approximately 4 km south of the market town of Pothuvil and 320 km east of Colombo. The settlement in this area is predominantly Muslim and is known as Ullai.

20.   Pasikuda

 Pasikuda or Pasikuda is a coastal resort town in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, 35 km northwest of Batticaloa.

21.   Unawatuna Beach

 Unawatuna is a coastal town in the Galle district of Sri Lanka. Unawatuna is a major tourist attraction in Sri Lanka and is famous for its beaches and coral reefs. It is a suburb of Galle, about 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) southeast of the city center and 108 kilometers (67 mi) south of Colombo. Unawatuna is located at an elevation of 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level. Despite significant growth in the past decade, it is still home to the endangered and endemic purple-faced langur, a normally shy monkey species found only in the forests of Sri Lanka.

22.   Ritigala

Ritigala is a mountain in central Sri Lanka that is home to an ancient Buddhist monastery. The ruins of the monastery and rock inscriptions date back to the 1st century BC. It is 43 km (27 mi) from the ancient monastic city of Anuradhapura.

23.   Peradeniya Botnical Garden

24.   Kanday

25.   Dambulla Cave Temple

26.   Bentota Beach

27.   Sigiriya Rock Foretress

28.   Beira Lake

29.   Temple of the tooth Relic

30.   Habarana

31.   Tea Factory

32.   Piduruthalagala

33.   Hatton

34.   Knuckles Mountain Range

35.   Sembuwatta

36.   Kalpitiya Dolphin Watching

37.   Little Adam’s Park

38.   Whale Watching