35 Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel Sri Lanka
What do you get when you put together a dazzling mirage of pristine white-sanded beaches, the endless green rolling hills of tea plantations, and the wildlife diversity of an African Safari? Sri Lanka, or as the locals like to call it, the pearl of the Indian Ocean.
I recently had the opportunity to visit Sri Lanka as I was invited to the Cinnamon Travel Blogger Awards. In the ten days I spent in Sri Lanka, I got to see just a small slice of what this magnificent island has to offer. Brimming with jaw-dropping scenery, magnificent wildlife and bucketlist-worthy experiences, it’s easy to see why this country has turned into one of the most up-and-coming tourist destinations… All the more reason to experience Sri Lanka sooner rather than later!
Here are 35 photos that will probably make you want to book a flight to Sri Lanka ASAP:
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Exploring the town of GalleViews out of the window on the train to KandyFeasting on delicious Sri Lankan Curry at a local villageVisiting the Mackwood Tea PlantationsAfternoon swims at Unawatuna BeachSigiriya Rock FortressClimbing the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, check here for a day excursionElephant Safari, Minneriya National ParkElephant spotting at Minneriya National Park, included in this 2-day tour from ColomboAfternoon teaCruising along the Mahaweli RiverTea time at the Mackwood Tea PlantationsTemple of the Tooth KandyExploring the famous Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, check here for a city tour of KandyNuwera Eliya to KandyWaterfall discoveries on the drive from Nuwera Eliya to KandyCinnamon Citadel HotelCocktails by the pool at Cinnamon Citadel HotelFire Walking Show in KandyWatching the fire walkers during a cultural show in Kandy, book a ticket hereKnuckles Mountain RangeDriving through the tea plantations surrounding the Knuckles Mountain Range, book a day tour from Kandy hereFrolicking through the gardens at the Royal Cocoon in Nuwara EliyaKandy Mountain RangeFirst light over the Kandy Mountain Range, book a day tour from Kandy hereCinnamon Citadel KandyA traditional welcome to the Cinnamon Citadel in KandyMahaweli River KandyA lazy afternoon by the Mahaweli River in KandySigiriya Rock FortressViews from the top of the Sigiriya Rock FortressWatching a local prepare fresh Sri Lankan CurryFriendly locals on the train from Kandy to Nuwara EliyaLighting a candle at the Temple of the ToothCruising along the Mahaweli River in KandySleeping inside a Treehouse at Back of Beyond PidurangalaPaddling through a lily pond with some localsLearning to hull rice with the ladies in the villageElephant Safari at Minneriya National ParkRelaxing by the pool at Cinnamon Citadel HotelWandering through local villages in MataleHanging out on the train ride from Colombo to Kandy
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