SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island country south of India, in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is known for its’ rainforests, highlands, sandy beaches and ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century Sigiriya Lion Rock, with its palace and frescoes.

Lion Rock
Places to visit in Sri Lanka
The modern capital, Colombo, is a gateway to beach resorts, such as Mirissa, which is a great spot for whale watching safari.

Mirissa beach

Whale Watching safari, Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Galle lighthouse, Sri Lanka

Dambulla cave

Golden Temple of Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Inside the Dambulla cave
In the Central Highlands there are biodiverse rainforests and tea plantations. The vibrant city of Kandy is home to the Temple of the Tooth shrine.

Temple of tooth

Inside the Temple of tooth
Pilgrims climb 2,243m-tall Adam’s Peak, well known for the “sacred footprint” rock formation, which is near the summit, and the incredible Nine-Arch Bridge.

Train passing the Nine-arch Bridge

Ella’s Nine-arch Bridge
To the southeast, Yala National Park shelters elephant herds and leopards.