Tourism in Sri Lanka

Tourism in Sri Lanka

Tourism is a very popular industry in the entire world. Today tourism is a fast developing industry even in Sri Lanka after the end of the war in year 2009 and the peaceful environment of the country.
Sri Lanka has an abundance of naturally attractive places to lure tourists. These places enhance the scenic beauty of the country. There are many picturesque waterfalls and mountains, golden sandy beaches such as Unawatuna, Hikkaduwa, Marbel beach-Trinco , Arugam-bay, Beruwala, Benthota , forests like Sinharaja World heritage Rain Forest , Yala Nationasl park, Udawalawa Elephant park, botanical gardens and wild life sanctuaries that frequented by tourists. Most of these places are tourist’s paradises.
Historical places and world heritages such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Yapahuwa, Dambulla, Dambodeniya, Sigiriya , Dalada Maligawea , Adam’s Peak and Galle Fort attract tourists from various parts of the world to visit Sri Lanka. And also Sri Lanka is the World’s famous place to learn about Buddhism, Buddha’s meditation , Historical ancient temples and statues.
Tourists appreciates the beauty and the value of these places,
List of Attracticve Places in Sri Lanka


• Temples of the Lord Buddha’s Tooth Relic and Kandy Asela Perahera event in Kandy world heritage city.
• Sri- Padha also known as the Adam’s peak.
• Fishing, Swimming, Diving and Boating in Golden beaches
• National Parks with thousands of Elephants , tigers , birds such as Yala, Kumana, Wilpaththu, Udawalawa, Wasgamuwa, Pinnawala elephant park.
• Gem Industry in Sabaragamuwa, Tea Industry in hill country
• World Famous and Huge Ancient Buddha Statues