Lonely PlanetAug 20
18 things to do in Sri Lanka and the best way to do them
See the best of Sri Lanka with our pick of the island
Ramsar-recognized park, excellent for bird-watching.
24 things in this story
- Bundala National ParkSightRamsar-recognized park, excellent for bird-watching.
- Bundala Safari with SrimalPlaceTour operator for 4WD safaris in Bundala National Park.
- Kalametiya Bird SanctuarySightBoat trip recommended in the evening.
- Elsewhere
- Wilpattu National ParkSightNorthwest Sri Lanka, Sri LankaResponsible operator Leopard Trails offers conscientious safaris.
- Leopard TrailsPlaceNorthwest Sri Lanka, Sri LankaResponsible operator for conscientious safaris in Wilpattu.
- Mannar IslandSightMannar, Sri LankaFlamingo season attracts thousands of greater flamingos.
- PidurangalaSightSigiriya, Sri LankaClimb at 5am for sunrise over Sigiriya rock fortress.
- Kaudulla National ParkSightHabarana, Sri LankaIt was designated a national park on April 1, 2002, becoming the 15th such area on the island.
- Minneriya National ParkSightHabarana, Sri LankaThe area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary…
- Jetwing Vil UyanaHotelSigiriya, Sri LankaOffers nighttime jungle walks to spot slender loris.
- Gan Duwa IslandSightKoggala, Sri LankaVisit to learn about Ceylon Cinnamon production.
- Little Adam’s PeakTrailElla, Sri LankaShorter, popular hike for sunrise views.
- Cafe ChillRestaurantElla, Sri LankaPopular cafe in Ella.
- Flying RavanaPlaceElla, Sri LankaOffers zip-lining trips.
- Pekoe TrailTrailElla, Sri LankaSri Lanka’s longest walking route through tea gardens.
- Nine Arch BridgeSightElla, Sri LankaArchitectural marvel near Ella.
- Palmyrah RestaurantRestaurantColombo, Sri LankaFine dining in Colombo serving savory and sweet hoppers.
- Renuka HotelHotelColombo, Sri LankaHome to Palmyrah Restaurant.
- Aunty Radhika's hopper stallRestaurantColombo, Sri LankaPopular stall for hoppers in Wellawatta.
- Thevshi Kutty HoppersRestaurantJaffna, Sri LankaSmall spot for Jaffna-style appam.
- Eco Lodge HaputaleHotelHaputale, Sri LankaFamily-operated campsite with tea garden walks.
- Cliff LodgeHotelHaputale, Sri LankaOff-grid lodge with glass pods for stargazing.
- Mint of the MistRestaurantHaputale, Sri LankaRestaurant run by sons and their mum.
- Nanu OyaSightNuwara Eliya, Sri LankaTrain station for scenic journeys to Ella.