Tourist Places in Sri Lanka

Tourist Places in Sri Lanka

The tourism industry of the country is well developed and there are no limits of tourist attractions around it. There are many tourist places and other interesting hot spots which attracts the entire tourists towards it. Some of the major tourist places are described below.
Kandy: It is one of the most scenic cities in Srilanka. It is located about 465 meters above the sea level. Kandy is an enchanting hill station bordered by the largest river of Srilanka named as Mahaweli River. The major tourist attraction of the place is the Temple of the Tooth, waterfalls, lush green valleys, stone carvings, religious paintings, serene Lakes etc (check the website)
Colombo: It is the capital city of the country and a vibrant city. The city is known as the main economic hub of the country. It is a home of Hindu Temples and Buddhist monasteries.  The other attractions are like Dehiwala Zoo, Galle Face Green, National Museum, Beira Lake, Colombo town hall etc.
Anuradhapura: It is an ancient city and a home to various historical monuments and Buddhist pilgrimages. Anuradhapura is addressed in the northern region of Srilanka. It was the early capital of the country. The place is a major part of Buddhism as the early Princess Sanghamitta had brought the branch of Bodhi tree under which the Lord Buddha attained his enlightenment.
Sigiriya Village: the village is located about 169 km away from the capital city, Colombo and situated in the Matale district in Srilanka. The most marvelous and world famous attraction of the village is the Lion’s rock.  It is known as the 8^th wonders of the world. It is so called the Lion’s rock as there is a huge statue of a lion in the entrance. The place is known for its early religious paintings, sculptures and it matches up with the Ajanta cave of India.
There are many other exquisite tourist places in Srilanka that you can visit on your holidays and tours. Just plan your tour in this beautiful Island Nation, Srilanka and enjoy the beauty of the tourist places that are simply unmatched (visit website)
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