Whale and Dolphin watching in Sri Lanka

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Sri Lanka

Over the last few years, whale and dolphin watching has really taken off in Sri Lanka. The country sits alongside one of the world’s great cetacean migratory routes, and sightings are guaranteed for large parts of the year. Mirissa and Dondra head on the South coast are perfectly placed for some excellent whale watching. While the migratory season lasts from December to April, the first and the last months are the best time to spot blue and sperm whales, as well as dolphins. Trincomalee on the East Coast has also been renowned for whale sightings since the 1980s and continues to attract large number of visitors. Blue whales can be seen here from February through August as they continue their migration around the island from the South Coast. Over on the West Coast, the Kalpitiya Peninsula is best-known for its pods of spinner dolphins and sperm whales, spotted on a regular basis between November and March. As a result, Sri Lanka offers around 10 months of whale watching every year at different destinations along the coast.

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Historical and Honorable Places in Sri Lanka

Historical and Honorable Places in Sri Lanka 

Hindu Temples

• Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam
• Sri Muthumariamman Temple
• Sri Munneswaram Devasthanam
• Kathiresan Temple
• Natha Devalaya
• Sri Muthumariamman Kovil
• Shri Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil

Buddhist Temples 

• Angurukaramulla Temple (Bodhirajaramaya)
• Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery
• Asgiriya Raja Maha Viharaya 
• Gangaramaya Temple
• Gangaramaya Temple
• Thuparamaya Dagaba
• Siri Dhammakiththikarama Purana Viharaya
• Sri Sunandharama Old Temple
• Sri Maha Bodiya
• Temple of Tooth Relic

Mosques

• Red Mosque

Church

• Thewatta Basilica 
• St. Antony’s Church 
• St. Sebastian's Church
• St. Mary's Church 
• St. Lucia's Cathedral
• Madu Church
• Thalawila Church

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National Parks in Sri Lanka

National Parks in Sri Lanka

There are approximately 21 National Parks in Sri Lanka where tourists to Sri Lanka can spend an adventure holiday spotting wild animals to their heart’s content (including bird watching), while safari camping. This small island has much to offer the animal enthusiast, as much as India, Malaysia and the great Africa put together! Less costly, more laid back and less commercialized, Sri Lanka has been described as ‘one of Asia’s top wildlife destinations’.

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Ports in Sri Lanka

Ports in Sri Lanka

• Port of Colombo 
• Port of Hambantota
• Port of Trincomalee
• Port of Galle
• Port of Point Pedro
• Kankasanthurei Harbour
• Oluvil Port 

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Best Trekking Trails in Sri Lanka

Best Trekking Trails in Sri Lanka 

Sri Lanka's diversity of terrain provide the opportunity for amazing treks and hikes, especially in the Central Highlands. Trekking and hiking through the paddy fields, tea plantations, spice gardens, waterfalls, streams, dense forests, hills and mountains of the tropical island of Sri Lanka brings about a unique experience that cannot be obtained any other way.

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Traditional Dances in Sri Lanka

Traditional Dances in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has a rich heritage of traditional dance that is said to date back to the 4th century BC. The three main styles of classical dance are Kandyan dance, low country dance and Sabaragamuwa dance. Besides these classical styles, the country also have a variety of folk dances based on traditional beliefs and festivities. The costumes worn by the performers are often spectacular, such as the elaborate ornaments worn by Kandyan dancers and the striking masks used in devil dance. All forms of dancing in Sri Lanka combine graceful and vigorous movements, performed to the rhythm of drum beats. However, the gestures used in the dances differs, as do the costumes and the shape and size of the drums.

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