Sri Lanka’s Top 10 Attractions

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Top Attraction #1

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Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage

Home to the world’s largest collection of captive elephants. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #2

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Sigiriya

A spectacular, ancient citadel featuring the ‘Sigiriya Damsels’. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #3

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Buddhas of Polonnaruwa

Explore the impressive, ancient sculptures and carvings in this ruined city. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #4

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Galle Fort

A perfectly preserved colonial time capsule. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #5

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Temple of the Tooth

Home to Sri Lanka’s most venerated religious relic on Kandy Lake. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #6

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Bentota

The west coast’s premier beach destination. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #7

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Yala National Park

Famous for its significant leopard population. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #8

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Horton Plains National Park and World’s End

See some of Sri Lanka’s finest scenery, and most magnificent views. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #9

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Adam’s Peak

See dawn’s shadow cast from revered Adam’s Peak. For more information, click here.

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Top Attraction #10

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Anuradhapura

Home to an astonishing collection of impressive stupas. For more information, click here.