Wondering what to do in Sri Lanka? Be it, shopaholics, a family with kids, adrenaline junkies, or honeymooners, Sri Lanka never lets a traveller down. Here are a few things you shouldn’t miss.

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Lankan Foodie, Sri Lankan Rice and Curry, CC BY-SA 4.0

Sri Lankan wildlife

Your safari tours in Sri Lanka will be incomplete if you fail to spot a Sri Lankan leopard. Leopard watching is an exciting activity adored by many tourists who visit Sri Lanka for a holiday. The Yala National Park consists of the highest density of leopards, and it is the best place to enjoy a glimpse of these wonderful spotted wild creatures.

Explore the picturesque hill country

Sri Lanka’s hill country is the most stunning, mist-wrapped land featuring spellbinding views lush tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and scenic mountains. This is a region where you can walk into the end of the world! Also known as the ‘little England’, Nuwara Eliya is a must-visit city showcasing some of the finest golf courses in Asia.

Local delicacies

Take your taste buds on an adventure as you savour mouthwatering street food in Sri Lanka. If you spend some time with a local family in Sri Lanka, string hoppers make is one of the important dishes in Sri Lanka. You will come across plenty of restaurants along Galle Road serving local culinary treats such as string hoppers. If you are holidaying in Negombo, many hotels in Negombo Sri Lanka the likes of Amagi Aria will offer you delectable Sri Lankan dishes

A train ride to Kandy or Haputale

The train ride between Kandy and Ella is popular as one of the world’s top ten scenic train rides! This route will take you through vast and never-ending tea plantations in the country. The journey will take around four hours.