As an island country located in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka offers a vast wealth of tropical delight to visitors. This beautiful country boasts of a number of picturesque beach towns, highlands, rainforests, national parks, ancient ruins and sacred sites. The country’s rich flora and fauna could be best explored at Walipattu National Park and Yala National Park, with the latter offering extensive safari rides for adventurous travellers during their holidays to Sri Lanka.
Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province is best known for its great climate and exquisite topography. This charming Sri Lankan city offers excellent sightseeing options at Victoria Park, the Hortons Plains National Park and Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Moving north to the North Central Province, visitors can take a day-long stop at Polonnaruwa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the capital city of an erstwhile Sri Lankan kingdom.
Colombo is particularly popular among tourists looking for holiday packages to Sri Lanka. This historic city is home to some important museums including the National Museum of Colombo, the Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum. The city also offers an eclectic mix of dining and shopping options to visitors, and it would be suggested to go by the local word for a wholesome culinary experience.