| Sri Lanka is an intriguing city to visit with its rich history | | | | and a few more animal exhibits, and it's quite large so |
| and culture. Like all other countries, it would be a site to | | | | give it at least two hours to make the entire rounds. |
| behold when one compares it to what you have been | | | | 6.) Festivals in Jaffna |
| used to. There are several things you can see and do | | | | It will not surprise you to see some more temples to |
| in this place to make this an enriching experience. | | | | visit in this place. It has the Nallur, Selva Sannithi and |
| 1.) Yala National Park | | | | Ninatheevu temples. Festivals that are religious in |
| This park is also referred to as Ruhunu National Park | | | | nature is something you would also expect from this |
| and can be located in the southeast region of Sri | | | | place, and there's the Chariot Festival which is a |
| Lanka. One can start enjoying the refreshing sight of | | | | considered a big event in Sri Lanka as well as the |
| the park. You can also stroll in the area while seeing | | | | Harvest festival observed every January. |
| leopards here from a safe distance. | | | | 7.) Kinchigune Nature Trail |
| 2.) Temple of the Tooth | | | | This trail starts at the Sabaragamuwa University which |
| Here is the temple which houses the tooth believed to | | | | runs along a forest and river. By following this trail, you |
| have been one of the Buddha's teeth and is a relic that | | | | can get to see paddy fields, village houses and |
| they guard in the temple. It is a most sacred site to | | | | vegetables, and this is a way to get a tutorial on their |
| believers which you may care to visit and view. They | | | | agricultural system and sample simple living the Sri |
| even have a website for this in case you're interested | | | | Lankan way. You may also come across waterfalls, a |
| to know more about it. | | | | few more birds and butterflies to enjoy the hike. |
| 3.) Colombo | | | | 8.) Canoing |
| The country's capital is a nice place to be in where | | | | If canoeing happens to be your favorite pastime, then |
| you can visit a few museums for a little trip to history. | | | | indulge in the Samanalawewa reservoir with its still |
| What you can find are the National Museum, Natural | | | | waters that make this a good activity to try. You can |
| History Museum, Dutch Period Museum, and the | | | | even paddle to the river of Belihul Oya for more |
| Bandaranaike Museum. All attest to several aspects of | | | | adventure. Or you can simply explore the entire |
| Sri Lankan history that visitors can view and be | | | | reservoir for a relaxing ride in the water. |
| amazed at. | | | | 9.) Bambarakada Falls |
| 4.) Art Galleries | | | | This waterfall is a sight to watch because it is found |
| Art lovers will find something to talk about when they | | | | inside a basin-like valley and surrounded by steep |
| go and visit the National Art Gallery. You may also find | | | | rocks and forest filled with tropic and pine tress. It is |
| similar viewing pleasure by visiting the Sapumal | | | | the highest known waterfalls in Sri Lanka which |
| Foundation and the Lionel Wendt Center. It is good to | | | | tumbles down to a height of 240 meters. Waterfalls |
| see and compare some things that may be different | | | | will remain a favorite spot for tourists because of its |
| from your own culture with those of others and | | | | sheer beauty. |
| appreciate the things that we see. | | | | 10.) Galle |
| 5.) Zoo | | | | You should not miss the temple Kalutara located in this |
| The Colombo zoo is a delight for the children and their | | | | city. It is considered good luck if you come over to the |
| parents, and this can be found on the southern area of | | | | Seenigama temple and offer a donation after |
| the city. It is indeed a fine place to be in with an | | | | murmuring a little prayer. There's also the Fort where |
| aquarium and night house to view, and there are also | | | | you can walk through especially to view the majestic |
| elephant shows you can watch. Are you fond of | | | | sunset. |
| butterflies? Then, come on and see their butterfly park | | | | |