15 x Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Sri Lanka 2023

Last Updated On June 18, 2023

Formerly known as Ceylon and dubbed the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean," this tropical island undoubtedly appeals to a wide range of tourists. Sri Lanka has a plethora of world-class attractions, which can be credited mostly to its vast bio-diversity and historical backdrop spanning over 2500 years.

Minneriya, Sri Lanka, Elephants feeding

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This beauty of an island would be your dream retreat, with white sandy beaches on the eastern coastline, lush green tea gardens in the central hills, and world-class archaeological monuments like Sigiriya. If you happen to visit Sri Lanka, here is a quick glance at some of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka.

  1. Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  2. Temple of the Tooth Relic
  3. Horton Plains National Park
  4. Mirissa
  5. Ella
  6. Adams Peak
  7. Unawatuna
  8. Yala National Park
  9. Sinharaja Forest Reserve
  10. Nuwara Eliya
  11. Arugam Bay
  12. Hikkaduwa
  13. Anuradhapura Ancient City
  14. Polonnaruwa Ancient City
  15. Pigeon Island National Park