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Viewpoints in Sigiriya

Meadows of Sigiriya

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The land around Sigiriya are very flat and fertile. I found this part of Sri Lanka very green, and with the presence of a lot of w

Gardens in Sigiriya

Ancient Royal Baths

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These pools belonged to the royal baths of the ancient city of Sigiriya. It was built on top of a rock, its impressive irrigation

Gardens in Nuwara Eliya

Hakgala Botanical Garden

Hakgala Botanical Gardens are one of the three gardens of its kind in Sri Lanka. They are very large and beautiful. The entrance f

Gardens in Nuwara Eliya

Rosengarten

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Hakgala Gardens have an entire section dedicated just to roses, which is beautiful. Cultivating a wide range of different roses, e

Lakes in Nuwara Eliya

Hakgala Lake

Legend has it that thousands of years ago, the beautiful queen of India, Sita, had a romance with the King of Sri Lanka, Ravana. I

Waterfalls in Badulla

Dunhinda Falls

Dunhinda Falls are situated 10 miles away from Badulla. You can get there from the bus station, where there is a vehicle that runs

Rivers in Matara

Nilwala River

The Nilwala River is the third longest river in Sri Lanka. It starts in the mountainous part of the island, Hill Country, at the h

Lakes in Ampara

Arugam Bay Lagoon

The quiet place of Arugam Bay is at the end of the beach. The lagoon is formed at low tide and leave a few fish captive. People st

Viewpoints in Badulla

Little Adam's Peak

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Hiking in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya Tea Estates

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Lakes in Matara

Buduruwagala Lake

When you go further into the interior of the country from Matara, I recommend that you stop to see the ruins and the Buddhas of Bu

Viewpoints in Colombo

Train from Colombo to Kandy

Lakes in Koggala

Koggala Lake

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Koggala Lake is a large, peaceful lake around 15 minutes from Galle Fort by tuk-tuk. People who head to Sri Lanka’s south coast us

Lakes in Maha Nuwara

Kandy Lake

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The charming Kandy Lake in located inhe center of the city. It is an artificial lake that was initially a water tank excavated by

Gardens in Maha Nuwara

Garden of Medicinal Plants

The Garden of Medicinal Plants is located in the southern part of the botanical gardens of Paradeniya. In Sri Lanka, the tradition

Lakes in Polonnaruwa

Lake of Polonaruwa

Hiking in Badulla

Excursion to Dunhinda

If you decide to go to Dunhinda Falls by foot from Badulla, it's better go on foot there than on the way back because of the slope

Nature Reserves in Hambantota

Yala National Park - Sri Lanka

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It took us about an hour for us to capture this leopard and we were very fortunate to see a leopard this close on that day. Accord

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Activities in Sri Lanka

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Full-day Sightseeing Tour of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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starting from

$63.09

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Sri Lanka hill country train trip, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya 2-day

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starting from

$214.51

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Colombo: Small-Group Tuk Tuk Tour with a Local Guide

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starting from

$46.80

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Sri Lanka 8-Day Tour of Kandy, Colombo and Anuradhapura

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starting from

$672.99

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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Full–Day Tour

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$155.63

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