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Jan 08 2008

The top 10 locations you must visit in Sri Lanka

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If you are on a holiday in Sri Lanka this is the list of 10 best locations you must visit.
1. The Citadel of Sigiriya
One of the magnificent archeological site locates in central Sri Lanka.
The Citadel of Sigiriya
2. The Golden Rock Temple Dambulla
The best preserved cave temple complex which is known as the “Golden Rock Temple”.

Golden Rock Temple Dambulla Sri Lanka
3. The Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura is one of the world’s major archaeological site which covers area about 40 km².

The twin ponds of Anuradhapura
4. Polonnaruwa
The massive buildings, parks, shrines, Stone sculpters and stupas . Make a visit to Polonnaruwa.

Lotus Pond of Polonnaruwa
5. The temple of Tooth Relic (Dalda Maligawa)
Temple of tooth relic houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, the Tooth of Lord Buddha.

The temple of Tooth Relic Kandy
6. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Those who want to see the tamed and semi wiled elephants in close proximity the best place is the “Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage”.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Sri Lanka Elephant Orphanage Pinnawala
7. UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sinharaja
Rain forest is a magnificent nature’s creation and it is treated as an treasure of Flora and fauna.

Sinharaja rain forest sri Lanka
8. Unawatuna Beach
Sleepy peaceful clear waters of unawatuna are famous for safe bathing.

unawatuna beach sri lanka
9. Nuwara Eliya
Visit the cool and peaceful heart of the hill country 6182 feet above from the sea level - Nuwara Eliya

nuwara Eliya tea plantation of sri lanka
10. Horton Plains Park
The major attraction of the park is famous “Worlds End” which is a 1000m spectacular drop and the backer falls
backer falls at horton plain national park

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