Sri lanka Tour Packages

Wondering which among the many holidays packages to book? Have you ever been to one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Sri Lanka? If no, then you should book Sri Lanka Tour Packages, today and now. Sharing maritime borders with India, Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean. Among the loveliest island nations that’s blessed with bountiful nature’s offerings; and a wide range of stunning places including Read More

Wondering which among the many holidays packages to book?

Have you ever been to one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Sri Lanka?

If no, then you should book Sri Lanka Tour Packages, today and now.

Sharing maritime borders with India, Sri Lanka is located in the Indian Ocean. Among the loveliest island nations that’s blessed with bountiful nature’s offerings; and a wide range of stunning places including eight UNESCO Heritage Sites to visit, Sri Lanka is the place to visit, enjoy and experience.

It also has a fascinating history of over 3000 years. Its history spans from the ancient times through to the colonial period, the vestiges of which can be seen in cities like Colombo and Kandy. And not to forget, the ancient city of Anuradhapura, which is home to Sigiriya Rock Palace, considered as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’.

PLACES TO VISIT

Make sure your Sri Lanka Travel Packages covers the following not-to-be-missed cities.

COLOMBO

As the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo combines a wonderful mix of the old and the new fused together by the country’s colorful indigenous and colonial past.

For long, Colombo was a strategic port for the European trading powers from the Netherlands to Portugal and the British. They brought along with them their culture, traces of which over the years got assimilated into the indigenous culture, the imprints of which can be seen in the architecture, food, arts, and more across Colombo.

Aside from this, the city is beautiful with neatly laid out roads and well-maintained streets. There are several museums, large green spaces, and then there is the beach in the heart of the city, separating an area called Fort from the Indian Ocean.

Among the many tourist sites, the Colombo Lotus Tower is not to be missed. Considered to be the tallest free-standing tower in South-East Asia, it offers an amazing aerial view of the city from the top of the tower. Besides, it has indoor and outdoor observation areas, with a fancy restaurant at the top and a popular food court in the mall at the tower base.

KANDY

Surrounded by mountains and rain forests, Kandy is home to several tea plantations. Located in central Sri Lanka, it is rich in Sri Lankan history, being the former capital city of the Sri Lankan Royal Dynasty, before the colonial period.

Between the 15th and 18th centuries called as the ‘Kandian Era’, it remained an independent nation when most other coastal regions were colonized by the European nations.

Its tea plantations can be found in almost every nook and corner of its mountainous terrain. Tourists interested in getting a peek into the way of life in the plantations can undertake a tour and sample tea tastings.

Aside from this, not-to-be missed attractions include:

• National Museum Of Kandy which illustrates the story of the region and its people through artifacts and exhibits.
• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a holy Buddhist shrine that is part of the royal palace complex.
• Kandy Lake, located at the heart of the city. It offers a peaceful and serene setting away from the heat and dust of the city. Several hiking paths circle the lake with temples and shrines dotting the in and around the lake area.
• Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, a forest park located within the city limits. It has miles of hiking trials and an excellent nature center that is of educational importance.

GALLE

About two hours drive from Colombo vide what’s called as one of the country’s first modern super highways, Galle is an ancient trading port. It boasts of a rich colonial history, the vestiges of which is best experienced around a large 17th century seafront fort.

Top tourist attractions include:

• GALLE FORT, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is surrounded by sea on all the three sides. It is a complete preserved walled town filled today with boutique hotels, restaurants, and shops. What makes it great to visit is it is a car-free city which means tourists can explore freely on foot.
• Beaches, of which the city has many. The wide sand beaches are drenched by clear blue, turquoise water. There is even a beach that lies right beneath the iconic Galle Lighthouse.

ANURDHAPURA

Better known as one of Sri Lanka’s ancient capitals, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Besides, it is one of the oldest continually inhibited places on the planet with a history that dates back to the 4th century BCE.

What makes a visit to the city worth it is blends beautifully the past and modern. The ancient city of Anuradhapura is adjacent to a thriving, modern one. So, when you visit it, you get a glimpse of the fabled past with a peek into a thriving modern one.

• Ancient ruins still present themselves well. They include crumbling temples, pools, statues, and other structures.
• Anuradhapura Temple, which is an active place of worship. There is a very old tree called the Sri Maha Bodhi, believed to the world’s oldest living tree planted by a human.

Aside from the above, there are several modern structures with a lot of small guest houses and cheap places to stay in and dine in. The city also offers bike rentals with tour guides and other businesses that cater to the needs of the tourists.

POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Ensure your Sri Lanka Travel Packages takes you to these popular tourist hotspots.

UDAWALAWE NATIONAL PARK

A large wildlife park situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka, it is about an hour’s drive from the resort area of Hambantota.

What makes it a worth-it visit area is its terrain and environment varies as the park is located on the border of the nation’s wet and dry zones. There are several animals and bird species in the park. Among them are elephants, leopards, monkeys, water buffalo, and a large contingent of deer and mammal species including crocodiles.

But it is best known for its elephants. There is a huge population of them, and is rated as one of the finest places to see elephants outside of Africa.

For an overnight stay, there are some small accommodations and guesthouses across, from and even inside Udawalawe. The best time to visit the park is during the day time - in the early morning or late afternoon.

HIKKADUWA BEACH

About 90 minutes drive from Colombo; it is a fabulous and mesmerizing beach that offers plentiful fun water activities like surfing, body-boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving and more. It is especially famous for its corals, and status as one of the finest Lankan surfing destinations with the best waves between the months of November and March.

All kinds of water sports gear items are available for rent from any one of the many beachfront stands which also sell several delicious local street food items. Aside from them, there are several small hotels and guesthouses for overnight stay.

There is also Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary which is a preserved marine area and part of Hikkaduwa National Park, Located just off the shoreline, it protects the area’s coral reefs and also educates tourists about the value of corals.

YALA NATIONAL PARK

If you want to see the famed Sri Lankan leopards at close quarters, then it is the place to visit.

Located on Sri Lanka’s southeast coast, YALA National Park is home to a large population of leopards which can be spotted during a day trip. They can be best seen by undertaking the one of the many leopard safari expeditions.

Aside from leopards, the park also has a large population of Asian Elephants; and a breathtaking confluence of ecosystems and environments. There are also several important Buddhist temples and shrines within YALA. Not far from the city of Hambantota.

Your visit will be incomplete without a trip to the marine and beach environment; and the tropical rain forests in and around the park.

POLLONNNARUWA

A popular ancient city ruin site, it is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. It was in fact the second capital city after Anuradhapura in ancient Sri Lanka that was a thriving place some thousands of years ago.

Close to the Minneriya National Park, the beautiful garden-city is still well-preserved even though most of the structures are in ruins. Aside from gardens, there are palaces and temples as well. They all are best explored by bicycle.

There is also a large contingent of macaque monkeys, said to be residents of the area since ancient times. A few miles away, there is a small, modern town with guesthouses, cafes, bike rental services, and so on.

TANGALLE

Located in the center of the southern coast of Sri Lanka, it is a popular resort destination.

It is best known for a wide range of beaches from tropical coves to wide, windswept stretches of open sand, and remote beaches, that bustles through the day and night with vendors. There are also several beachfront stands with services.

BUNDALA NATIONAL PARK

A popular national park and wetland sanctuary, it offers several lagoons, dunes, and large freshwater bodies of water, with one of the world’s best hotspots for bird watching. Several bird species can be found here including birds that migrate from as far as Siberia.

Located along the southern Sri Lankan coast between Hambantota and Kirinda, the park is also famous for a large population of elephants and crocodiles; and five species of sea turtles which lay their eggs here.

ELLA

A small, hill-country town set among Sri Lanka’s lush-green tea plantations, it is known for its amazing food varieties, small guesthouses, and friendly local folks.  The train journey from Kandy to Ella is an experience in itself – one of the most stunning train journeys in the world; it snakes through green tea fields, and several natures’ attractions.

After crossing the Nine Arch Bridge, most people are said to disembark in ELLA to see the bridge viewpoints on foot. It also offers leisurely hiking options in the countryside.

SIGIRIYA ROCK FORMATION

A wonder of a nature’s creation, it is famous for its absurd natural construction with a huge rock fortress that dates back to the fifth century AD. It was basically a rock formation that was later carved and transformed into a palace, which makes it a must visit place. There is also a Buddhist monastery nearby.

This ancient ruins is located near the town of Dambulla in the central part of Sri Lanka with the palace complex sitting atop a 660 foot (220 metres) rock with sheer walls that has ancient painted frescoes and carvings is a breathtaking sight. There is also a giant gateway carved in the shape of a lion nearby called the Lion Rock Formation; and an intricate city complex with gardens and residential and commercial areas. They give a peek into early city planning in ancient times.

Apart from the above famed tourist spots; there is also ADAM’S Peak and Minneriya National Park that are worth visiting.

Your holiday packages to Sri Lanka will not be complete without sampling its seafood. They are always available fresh and delicious. Among the most popular seafood dishes is Jaffna Crab Curry which is hailed as the best in the world; best taken when the chefs grind the coconut, making the paste tasty and rich.

Another famous culinary delight is Squid Curry, cooked swiftly in coconut cream and lime juice.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Your Sri Lanka Tour Packages will be worth it if it’s visited any time from December through to April; or from September through to November.  The period between May and August is considered as a wet period when Sri Lanka experiences rainy season.

Being close to the Equator, Sri Lanka has temperatures that remain fairly constant and steady almost through the year. While the coastal and lowland areas enjoy an average day time temperature of 26 to 30°C; the other regions of the island nation have high humidity through the year.

Finally, ensure your Sri Lanka Travel Packages allows you to soak in the island nation’s outdoor landscapes and safari experiences which are best soaked in its famous national parks. Don’t miss out on its beaches, some of which are among the world’s best; and stay at its luxury beach resorts.