Vacation Spots in Sri Lanka
Below are the most well known and best
vacation spots in Sri Lanka. If you are planning to visit Sri
Lanka for a vacation this summer or any other time, be sure to
check out the following sights and things to do and see.
Adam's Peak
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Adam's Peak
is located in Sri Lanka's hill country. Adam's
Peak is an amazing 7,360 foot or 2,243
meters peak which has been a place of religious
pilgrimage for more than a thousand years in
Sri Lanka.
From the top
of Sri Lankan 's Adam's Peak, you can see the
breath taking view of the hill country. Many
pilgrims climb this high rising Adam's Peak in
the early hours of the morning to watch the sun
rising from its summit.
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Anuradhapura
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If you like
ruined cities, you will enjoy visiting
Anuradhapura, an ancient city in Sri Lanka. The
city of Anuradhapura became Sri Lanka's capital
in 380 B.C. It remained the capital city of Sri
Lanka until the 10th century A.D when it was
overthrown by the Cholas. Among the most famous
attractions in Anuradhapura city are stupas,
museums and the sacred bo tree which is the
oldest living tree in the world.
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Horton Plains
The next of the best vacation spots in Sri
Lanka is the Horton Plains. The grasslands of the Horton Plains
in Sri Lanka are favorite spots for hikers. There are evergreen
forests scattered all over Horton Plains complementing the two
famous scenic mountain peaks called the Kirigalpotta and the
Totapola. Horton Plains is also home to the natural wonder
called the World's End where the plains plummet downward for
2,297 feet or 700 meters.
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Another must see in Sri Lanka is in Colombo.
It is the temple Kelaniya Raja Naha Vihara which is an
important temple and place of worship for Buddhists. Buddhists
believe that Gautama Guddha once preached at the site. The
temple is also well known for its image of a reclining
Buddha.
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