Sri Lanka Travel – Places, foods & time to visit!

📍Sri Lanka

Do you know the Originally name of Sri Lanka is Ceylon, is an island nation in South Asia. Its administrative capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Its main city is Colombo. this country is famous for production and export of tea-coffee, coconut, rubber and other important food item. Beaches with fresh breathtaking natural beauty, landscapes and rich cultural heritage site make Sri Lanka very attractive to tourists from all over the hole world.

Some of the notable places to visit in Sri Lanka are Colombo, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Polonnaruwa, Adam’s Peak, Sigaria Rock, National Museum of Sri Lanka etc. One of the main tourist attractions in Sri Lanka is the Kelanya Raja Mahavihara Buddha Temple which is located in Colombo. Every year in the 1st month January in the month of January religious ceremony Perahera is held in this popular temple.

Don’t forget to visit Kandy when you will visiting this beautiful country Sri Lanka. The Tooth Temple, The Old Well Palace Compound, Lankatilka Temple, Embeka Temple are must-see places in there. The cultural capital of in this country is called Kandy.

Since this country is located in this subcontinent, the cost of visiting Sri Lanka is very less than many other countries. It is a Sri Lankan aircraft. Do you want to come like this, – you have to go to Chennai by train from Kolkata/West Bengal & then go to Colombo by plane. After arriving in Colombo, you can go anywhere in Sri Lanka by bus or train. Or it is much easier to come to Colombo via any city on Jet Airways.

 

Places to visit in Sri Lanka

Places to visit in Sri Lanka include the following:

Sigiriya
Sigiriya is a traditional site in Sri Lanka, built on large craters and high peaks. The site is particularly famous for its location in the ancient city of Sigiriya. It is an ancient city known as the “Skyline Chair”, where King Kasyapa I once built a Mahasthan out of sealed water to obtain peace on the island called Mahasthan.

Sigiriya is an ancient ancient city and a cultural epicenter, home to various original Buddhist temples, chithi pradoshyas, model villages, and scenery of incomparable beauty. The Sigiriya Mahasthan has a shilling-large enclosed hondi, known as the “Skyline Chair”. The ancient high crater at the top of Sigiriya Mahasthan is the palace of King Kasyapa, which offers you an opportunity to enjoy the infinite beauty.

Sigiriya Ancient Mahasthan is home to ancient Buddhist temples, ancient inscriptions, enormous artworks and village models. At this place you can see the white marble decoration, which is a great example of ancient art. Sigiriya Mahasthan offers a unique experience of unparalleled beauty and ancient heritage sites, providing a unique insight into the ancient history, art, and culture of Sigiriya city.

Anuradhapura
It is the site of ancient Buddhist temples, where you can see Buddhist heritage sites and artworks. Anuradhapura is a heritage site in Sri Lanka, known as the ancient Buddhist Mahasthan. At this place, Buddhist monks used to meditate under the Bodhi tree in the ancient Mahasthan and perform religious activities.

Anuradhapura has various Buddhist temples, pagodas, Ashoka pillars, religious art and other traditional religious temples and sites. At this place you can immerse yourself in the Mahasthan of Buddhism and cultural heritage, which is steeped in ancient Buddhist art and culture. The Mahasthan of Anuradhapura creates a unique experience for Buddhist pilgrims, it is extremely peaceful and an ideal place for spiritual retreat.

Kandi Vihara
Kandi Vihara is a Mahasthan in Sri Lanka known as an ancient Buddhist Mahasthan. This place is famous for its ancient Buddhist temples and pious natural beauty. Kandi Vihara is a site of ancient Buddhist temples that housed the ancient Buddhist Mahasthan. The place has various Buddhist temples, pagodas, Asoka pillars and other traditional religious buildings. Ancient Buddhist art and culture are enshrined in this place, and it creates a profound spiritual experience for Buddhist pilgrims.

Anuradhapura region is home to ancient Buddhist temples and religious buildings, where one can admire ancient Buddhist art and cultural heritage sites. Various Buddhist temples, Chithi Pradoshya, pagodas, Buddhist art and other heritage sites can be seen here. Kandi Vihara is an ideal religious and traditional Mahasthan for Sri Lankan travelers where you will find ancient Buddhism and art preparations.

 

Dambulla
Dambulla is a heritage site in Sri Lanka, known as the ancient Buddhist Mahasthan. It is a place of Buddhist religious auspiciousness and an ideal tourist destination for animal lovers with its spiritual and traditional beauty. Dambulla region has various Buddhist temples, pagodas, caves, religious relics and other religious buildings. Ancient Buddhist art and culture are enshrined in this place, and it can be regarded as a Buddhist and cultural heritage site. Dambulla region is home to very ancient Buddhist temples, pagodas, Buddhist art, Asoka Pillars and other heritage sites. In this place you will find ancient Buddhist religion and art preparation and it can help to enhance your spiritual experience.

Polannaruja
Polonnaruwa is an ancient Buddhist temple and tourist destination located in the westernmost region of Sri Lanka. This place is known for ancient Buddhist temples, pagodas, Asoka pillars and other traditional religious buildings. Polonnaruwa Mahasthan is famous for its Buddhist religious auspiciousness and traditional beauty. The place has ancient Buddhist temples, Chithi Pradoshya, Asoka Pillar and other religious buildings. Ancient Buddhist art and culture are enshrined in this place, and it creates a profound spiritual experience for Buddhist pilgrims. Polonnaruwa Mahasthan is known as an ancient Buddhist Mahasthan and is famous for its ancient religious and cultural merits in Buddhist heritage sites.

Galle
Galle is an ancient city and tourist spot in Sri Lanka. It is known as the third largest city in southern Sri Lanka and is a part of the ancient Buddhist Mahasthan. Galle has ancient Buddhist temples, pagodas, Asoka pillars, other traditional religious buildings and Chithi Pradoshya. Ancient Buddhist art and culture are embedded in this place, and can help create an ideal spiritual experience for Buddhist pilgrims. In Galle you can see ancient Buddhist religious and heritage sites, and it can help to enjoy the ancient heritage beauty as a natural tourist spot for Buddhist cultural benefits.

 

Special food

Idli and Dosa/Thosa are frequently available here. Just like the rice hotels selling rice and curries in Bangladesh, there are exactly the same looking hotels on the road side, the only difference is that they sell idli-thosa and different kinds of curries. There are also cats. If you go to visit SriLanka, you should eat this Katturo at least once. If you have a chance then you can stand by  side and see how it is made like tutorial. With 2 sharp knives in both hands-bread-fried eggs & some vegetables are quickly chopped on a hot griddle to form a mixture.

 

Weather in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has almost the same temperature throughout the year. Coastal and lowland areas have an average temperature of 26-30 degrees Celsius.  These temperatures are relatively low (like 18-22 degrees) in higher areas like Kandy. Humidity is always high throughout the year.

 

When will you go to Sri Lanka?

Due to the geographical location of Sri Lanka, the weather is very good. Sri Lankas climate is temperate because of the sea around it thats why. It receives adequate rainfall in the months of October & November sometimes increase. So tourists should avoid this time. The best time to visit this beautiful Sri Lanka is from December to March.

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