Sri Lanka is a haven for budget travellers with a taste for diverse allurements, from the rejuvenating beauty of highland waterfalls and tea-steeped vistas to the heritage glamour gracing its tropical vibrancy. Here are some gorgeous Lankan hotspots that can be enjoyed without spending too much.
Horton Plains
Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed cloud forest is a breathtakingly theatrical tableau of elevated rainforest vistas; from undulating rivers, waterfall cascades, and wildflower-strewn meadowland to unforgettable encounters with rare species like purple-faced lead monkeys, sambar deer, fishing cats, Mountain-Hawk Eagles, and the Red Slender Loris, this mountain-cradled National Park is iconic for award-winning photographs and flights of poetic fancy.
Kandy
The lofty heritage Hill Capital of Sri Lanka deliciously retains its old-world glamour with its old-world museums, picturesque streets overlooked by misty hilltops, imperial lake, and famed Royal Botanical Garden that was once the exclusive stomping grounds of ancient kings, queens, and courtiers.
Mirissa
With a rustic, wildlife-rich, beach enclave, which is iconic for its adrenaline-rich whale, dolphin, and turtle watching excursions, palm-tree precipices, secret beach, and quirky rock architecture encapsulated by lush jungle, Mirissa is a dreamscape of polaroid-worthy moments.
Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka’s ‘Little England’ is an unmissable stop if you fancy storybook cottages, colonial architecture, lush tea terraces, delicious strawberry farms, and idyllic rambles. For experiential Sri Lanka tours that are curated to suit your unique preferences, venture no further than the likes of NKAR Travel House.
Bentota Beach
You can’t visit Sri Lanka without lavishing in the jewel-toned aquatic escapades found Down South! And Bentota is a postcard-perfect hub for water sports lovers, whether it’s windsurfing, water skiing, snorkelling, or tube riding!
