Sri Lanka is magical. Dubbed the 'teardrop of the Indian Ocean' due to its distinctive shape; it appears that even its nickname informs the air of eastern mystery that surrounds it, in a mystifying language which is perhaps not dissimilar to what you might find in any magically – real Rushdie novel. Sri Lankan beaches fit (and top for that matter) the finest descriptions of any golden beach, and are scattered all around the island, so it's likely that whatever season you travel in you'll taste the infamous Sri Lankan beach experience. The varied appeal of the vastly different beaches mean they're more than spectacular pieces of eye candy. Sunbathe and swim in the south at Mount Lavinia, dive from the east coast, or make masks and devil dance at the sandy white beach in Ambalangoda.
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Go for: Spiritual Retreats, Archaeological Sites, Villas
3 experiences:
Ulpotha Village, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Kudakalliya.
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Go for: Tombs & Memorials, Villas, Beaches
6 experiences:
The Reclining Buddha of Polonnawura, Apa Villas, Claughton, Unawatuna Beach.
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Go for: Rainforests and Jungles, Sacred Places
3 experiences:
Sinharaja Forest, Sri Pada/ Adam’s Peak or the Holy Footprint, Rafter's Retreat.
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Go for: B&B, Unusual Places to Stay
3 experiences:
Mount Lodge, Havelock Place, Helga's Folly.
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Go for: Archaeological Sites, Sacred Places
2 experiences:
Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Mihintale Buddha.
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Go for: B&B
6 experiences:
Paradise Farm, Stonehouse Lodge, Horathapola.
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This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Dinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British...
Go for: Festivals, Historic Cities &Towns
2 experiences:
Esala Perahera, Kandy.
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Go for: Unusual Places to Stay
2 experiences:
Tree Tops Jungle Lodge, The Mud House.
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Go for: Villas, Colonial Towns
2 experiences:
The Fort Printers, Galle.
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Go for: Unusual Places to Stay
3 experiences:
Ulpotha.
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Eastern Sri Lanka
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