Ride in trains is fascinating in Sri Lanka. Ella the popular one snakes its way throughout the green tea hills of Sri Lanka giving Instagram feeds to its lovers. Travelling or visiting by train is an excellent way to explore the raw frames of Sri Lanka. The railway stations hustle with street food vendors selling chats or fritters which are a great way to munch.

Uda Walawe National Park is spread to lengths of savanna grasslands. It is home to an indigenous breed of buffalos, elephants, sambar deer, crocodiles and huge groups of birds. Anuradhapura is the hub for Sri Lankan culture and heritage. It is dotted with one of the world’s oldest trees. It is bordered with old remains of monasteries and stupas that confirm the city’s belief in the ultimate power. Your ride through this marvellous history will be thrilling.

Sigiriya Rocks have their beauty tale to narrate. The man-made ponds and flower gardens welcome you with blooming faces. But as you head up, you will find Sigirya Rocks standing tall and hard. Beautifully crafted by nature and paired with ruins, Sigiriya Rocks is one of the most loved and visited tourist attractions of Sri Lanka. Bundala National Park is the one that rests with natural beauty and inhabitants of nature in abundance. People visiting Yala National Park do not miss to leave footprints here. Bundala is one of the finest bird spots in the country. You will find crocodiles and elephants amongst other residents here.

Kandy is famously known as the Cultural Capital of Sri Lanka. It is home to The Sacred Tooth Relic which is believed to have Buddha’s tooth. Sinhalese consider this place as holy but for visitors, it offers much beyond. Beautiful botanical gardens, lovely museums and central lake, this place should be on your list. Galle Fort is home to many cafes, boutiques, galleries, quirky shops, guesthouses and nice hotels. Built by the Dutches and crafted by the Sri Lankans, nature decided to give final touches to this place leaving all eye balls wondering.

Sri Lankan Spice market is not to be missed while you relish the country’s culinary. Local chefs spend quite many hours in the kitchen to roast and grind spices for authentic Sri Lankan cuisines. The famous pair in Sri Lankan cuisine is rice & curry. While the latter is fluctuating and can be from simple to spicy, the former remains humble. Horton Plains is the most unexpected sight in a country of savannas and tropical grasslands. Hiking is loved in this region but you encounter a surprising view when you field that the world has ended in view.

Shopping in Colombo is a thrilling experience amidst the chaos of the bustling markets. From street vendors to average shops, in Pettah you will find great places for souvenirs and spices. But is you are looking for chic places, the city is loading with malls and stores with lovely quarters like Cinnamon Gardens. Visiting tea plantations in Sri Lanka is a brewing experience. Hill country is Sri Lanka’s giant tea hill and one of the best produced and exported tea in the world.