Sri Lanka is blessed with outstanding natural beauty; from the shores of its gorgeous beaches, through its exotic forests, and up to its mountained highlands.  The small island nation showcases a wide range of animals and a richly diverse cultural history, set in a warm tropical climate, and presented to visitors by its friendly local people.

Tuk Tuk or three wheel is common cheap way of transport in Sri Lanka. Some says “Bajaj” as it is the first brand to Sri Lanka from India.  Many foreigners find it easy and cheap way to travel short distance during their stay and it it’s open space allow them to view surrounding and some of them enjoy the wind flow while traveling.

Tuk tuk can be vary in decorations with interesting phrases in their back side and some of the owners customize their tuk tuk

Elephants; One of Sri Lanka’s key wildlife attraction, have been revered for centuries in Asia, playing an essential role in the continent’s culture, religion and war. They are also play a critical role in maintaining the region’s forests. Asian elephants are the continent’s largest terrestrial mammals. They can reach 6.4m in length and 3m at the shoulder and weigh as much as 5 tones. There are three subspecies of Asian elephants – the Indian, Sumatran and Sri Lankan. The Indian has the widest range and accounts for the majority of the remaining elephants on the continent. The Sri Lankan is physically the largest of the subspecies, and also the darkest in colour.

The Sri Lankan elephant population is now largely restricted to the dry zone in the north, east and southeast of Sri Lanka. Elephants are present in Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, Lunugamvehera National Park, Wilpattu National Park and Minneriya National Park but also live outside protected areas. It is estimated that Sri Lanka has the highest density of elephants in Asia with Udawalawe National Park being renowned for guaranteed elephant sightings throughout the year. During the dry season, Minneriya National Park becomes the stage for one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world – The Minneriya Elephant Gathering, the largest gathering of elephants anywhere in Asia.

Sigiriya, also called Lion Rock or Lion Mountain, site in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century CE on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar. The rock, which is so steep that its top overhangs the sides, rises to an elevation of 1,144 feet (349 metres) above sea level and is some 600 feet (180 metres) above the surrounding plain.

Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. Records indicate that it came into being just after World War II. Though stilt fishermen make the activity seem easy and comfortable; stilt fishing requires much skill and balance. A vertical pole with an attached crossbar is embedded into the sea floor among the shallows, or on a riverbed. The crossbar allows the fishermen to be seated a couple of meters above the water causing minimal shadows on the water and hence little to no disturbance amongst the sea life.

Sri Lanka is a tropical island found in the deep blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The country is endowed with over a thousand miles of beautiful golden beaches that are fringed with coconut palms making it the ideal destination for a beach holiday. A large percentage of luxurious resorts and villas as well as budget hotels are located along the coastal areas to offer tourists some of the best beach holidays in Sri Lanka. The main attraction for tourists and locals are undoubtedly the beaches but some places like Galle on the South coast consist of historical heritage which is an added advantage to a sun and sand holiday.

Top 12 rated beaches in Sri Lanka ;

1. Nilveli
2. Kalkudah
3. Arugambay
4. Mirissa
5. Unawatuna
6. Uppuveli
7. Negombo
8. Tangalle
9. Muhathuwaram
10. Bentota
11. Hikkaduwa
12. Talalla South