Sites of the treasure island that you must visit

Sri Lanka well known all over the world for its majestic mountain ranges and the scenic beauty that comes with it. These mountains are dressed in green standing sentry to the bluest of waters giving home to so much life with blue above and below, ever lightening under the suns light.

Adams peak

Tall, conical sacred mountain located in the center of the islands hill country also known as Sripada.

Widely known for the foot shaped indentation at the summit of the pyramid shaped mountain called the sri pada

This is the first Breath- taking- must-see sites on your visit to Sri Lanka that we have chosen for you.

Especially you must not miss the picture-perfect sunrise which is simply awe-inspiring which is worth the toil and trouble it takes to climb the summit.

Knuckles mountain range

Lying in the central highlands comprising of series of recumbent folds and peaks giving resemblance to a clenched fist.

This mist-laden mountain range, also called the Dumbara Kaduvatiya , is robed with thick layers of mist.

 Giving home of counties significant proportion of the country’s rich biodiversity.

Hotspot among the nature and adventure enthusiasts.

The trails leading to the mountain offers splendid awe-inspiring vistas which includes cascading waterfalls, cloud forests offering shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna. We’ve put some photos of our trip to this trail here.

Pidurutalagala mountain

Locally called the mount pedro tallest mountain in the country, peak of which is seen from most areas of the hill country.

The lap of the mountain blesses one with the chance to view the beautiful country of srilanka and is a perfect scenic view. Although the peak is of a security risk area which means off limits for the commoners, nevertheless it is a sight to behold.

The peak of this mountain is on every traveller’s wish list.

The panoramic views from the mountain are simply spectacular, which words fail to describe the beauty.

This mountain consists of forests which gives shelter to large variety of rare and endemic species of both flora and fauna.

Sigiriya

This site, which is only a few centuries younger than the country itself , can’t be ignored by any traveller.

Lying in central srilanka consisting of ancient ruins of a picturesque stronghold built in the late 5^th century on a monolithic rock.

Now for a small history lesson… this iconic beauty was built by a non-royal person for King Kashyapa. The latter brutally murdered his father and stole the throne from the rightful heir and his half brother Moggallana. Kashyapa feared that his brother might try to take revenge from him, and escaped Anuradhapura to take shelter in Sigiriya. He built his fortress on top of a giant impenetrable rock.

Visitors begin the ascent to the top through the open paws of the lion, there is something in this iconic beauty which presents something that suits every type of traveller.

Moon plains

It is located in the midst of a valley named Ranhawadigama which is a few couple of kilometres away from Nuwara Eliya.

From keeping your eyes peeled looking out for the spotted predator for whom you are a likely prey is something quite adventurous …

The picturesque green slopes where the deer roams are something straight out from a portrait.

Providing the visitors with the panoramic views of countryside and the chilly misty weather where you must watch your step is simply fabulous.

The prime attraction here is the peak with a sharp drop a ‘mini world’s end’.