The lush thriving heritage island nation of Sri Lanka is on every traveller’s bucket list. Although small in its make, the place is home to some of the most phenomenal collection of UNESCO world heritage sites, important temples and sacred locations. Apart from this Sri Lanka represents the rich kaleidoscopic image of smooth sandy beaches, multicultural cuisine restaurants, spa resorts and so much more that it would be difficult to list all of it down. Each day spent here will be as blessed and serendipitous as the next. If you are planning on a visit to this cultural hub then here are a few well-curated Lists of unique experiences that you can have here:

Climb Up Sigiriya

Built 1600 years ago and a well renowned UNESCO world heritage site Sigiriya is the majestic example of the pinnacle reached by the Sri Lankans in the field of art and architecture. Also sometimes referred to as the 8th wonder of the world this place serves as the landmark of Sri Lanka and remains thronged by tourists throughout the year. Remember not to rush through the stairs because half the beauty of this rock structure is the surrounding views. As you will ascend towards the top you will be treated with some of the most panoramic and simply stunning views of the land below.

Go Snorkelling With Sharks

If you are looking to create some long-lasting memories then you must go for snorkelling on the coral reefs right at the pigeon island national park. No matter where you are on the island taking a plunge in the cool tranquil water will be a one of a kind experience. What makes this even better is that you may even encounter several juvenile and adult Blacktip reef sharks. The best place to snorkel with these harmless creatures is at the shark point reef that contains a larger number of the shark population.

Shop At A Floating Market

Once a stinky canal in a shady and sketchy area, it has now been completely transformed into a beautiful and pristine floating market. This calm place where people come to spot nares a charming elegance which is a stark contrast of its dark and rundown past. As a part of the beautification project in Sri Lanka, this part of Pettah was the most well taken care of. With over 90 stalls lining the shoreline, a plethora of items like clothes, shoes, jewellery, local handicrafts etc. is sold here. Avoid going there during the summer season but otherwise, it is a great place to take a stroll, wander, do some casual shopping and take some Instagrammable pictures.

Be A Part Of The Kandy Esala Perahera

Held in the months of July and August this iconic and historically significant procession takes place as a way of honouring the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. The procession is very vital to the locals and includes numerous traditional local dances like fire and whip dance among others. The elephants are also decorated with lights and colour and decorated with garlands while making their way to the temple. The entire ambience here gets completely drenched in a deep sense of spirituality and vibrancy and is one of the best times for anyone to explore the colourful culture and heritage of Sri Lanka.

Ayurvedic Treatment

What better way of soaking in the peaceful tranquillity than going for a soulful Ayurvedic treatment. The Constant travelling and sightseeing in Sri Lanka can get exhausting and that is not what vacation is all about. It’s about putting your stress and tensions behind, and rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatment is the best way to go. Recuperate from the tiredness and exhaustion of everyday travel and indulge in the world’s oldest wisdom of good living. This is a great way of detoxing and purifying your mind, body and soul. There are several different types of massages available here from which you can pick your choice. After a whole day of exploration and travelling, this seems like the perfect idea.

Visit The Oldest Buddhist Temple

Isipathanaramaya temple is a peaceful, vibrant and colourful sanctuary for one of the oldest Buddhist Temples in Colombo. Dated to be around a century-old the temple stands out in the landscape of Sri Lanka and serves as a striking feature of the whole. The temple displays colonial architecture in its complete brilliance and the artwork here is very intricate and finely done. The murals present inside the temple walls is a burst of colours as compared to the plain white coloured exterior walls. The temple also houses a bo tree along with a 40-foot tall statue of Buddha. Situated a little off from the tourist tracks the place is serene and very peaceful.

Explore Adam’s Bridge Or Ram Setu

Also referred to as Rama’s bridge this chain of limestone shoals in between the Pamban Island, off the southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu, is probably one of the most notable tourist attractions for people on their Sri Lanka Ramayana Tour Package. The place emanates incredible spirituality blended with incredible scenic beauty and the blue glimmering ocean to as far as eyes can see. The bridge itself marks the fact that Sri Lanka was once geographically connected to the mainland of India and currently it runs on for a distance of 48 kms.