City: Sri Lanka
Top Things to do in Sri Lanka
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Coordinates: 7°N 81°E / 7°N 81°E / 7; 81
Restaurants in Sri Lanka
1. Velgam Vehera
2. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Kochchikade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Although located close to the tourist attractions of Negombo, this monastery offers a peaceful oasis in the busy outside world. Visitors can learn about important Buddhist pilgrimage sites and speak with a monk in English about Buddhist practice and meditation. There is also a small Buddhist Bookshop.
3. Ambuluwawa Tower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By hanaspizzah - Alexandria, Egypt
this tower is awesome. it's sooooo much fun!!!! i thought it would be scary but it really wasn't. the building is stong and easy to climb. just make sure you watch your step and hang on and you'll be fine. the view from up there is stunning. accessing the tower itself is free, getting there we had to hire this tiny care that resembled a golf car. it was very fun and the drivers were racing each other up the mountain and it was hilarious. 10/10.
4. Burrows pavilion
5. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,489 reviews
Reviewed By LesleynD - Perth, Australia
We visited Galle on a day trip from Negombo. It's very clean and surprisingly not many people around except many courting couples hidden in the nooks and crannies behind a strategically placed umbrella :) We have a lovely walk around the Clock Tower and enjoyed the views of the ocean, Internation Cricket Ground and activities going on around the fort. A few vendors around the place touting their wares but not pushy. Nice historic fort to visit for a few hours.
6. Ruwanwelisaya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 988 reviews
At 300 feet, it is the third biggest stupa in Anuradhapura.
Reviewed By Mithila_kumarasinghe - Doha, Qatar
Ruwanwalisaya is a stupa sacrad to many Buddhist all over the world, It was built by King Dutugamunu, It is believed that the relics of the Buddha are enshrined with the stupa, which is the largest collection of his relics anywhere. Additional tips: * The Stupa quite busy during the poya days, * Men are required to wear long pants and women must cover their shoulders and were lose pants or skirts. * Parking available in walking distance. * Area quite hot during day time * Please protect the site.
7. Christ Church Galle Face
8. Polonnaruwa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,582 reviews
Reviewed By paulsY2649EH - Binfield, United Kingdom
Our guide took us here as part of a cultural triangle tour - medieval capital of Sri lanka - wonderful history going back 1000 years and very well presented - the history is quite superb and whilst it is quite spread (so allow plenty of time) it is well worth a long visit - ignore traders who approach you - as others have said not too busy
9. Embekke Devalaya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By guialanka - Kandy District, Sri Lanka
It's a one of the great wood carving temple in Sri Lanka build in 14 century in Gampola period. Very beautiful carving & interesting history. Little temple but it's a amazing site. must see in Kandy
10. Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 443sanjayl - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
The Temple is located on a hill,we walked about 100 steps to reach the temple base from the car park.25 steps up,you step into the temple,an oasis of peace and serenity.The statue of standing Lord Hanuman is mesmerizing. A pure vegetarian restaurant offering Buffet Lunch at reasonable prices is located at the base of the temple steps.A curio shop with instant coffee tea etc affords beautiful views of the surrounding valleys. My salute of India’s Chinmaya Mission for building such a beautiful temple in serene surroundings and taking such good care of all aspects of the temple management.
