The variety of attractions in Sri Lanka will captivate and satiate any tourist. Ancient cave temples, an extraordinary rock citadel, medieval Kandyan building styles with high hipped roofs, colonial bungalows and Edwardian mansions, contemporary constructions by Sri Lankan architects, and modern high rise hotels and apartment blocks, including Colombo’s own World Trade Center twin towers, are all included in the architectural variety.

But nature itself offers the most stunning sights, from wide rivers and thundering waterfalls to Adam’s Peak, a holy mountain, and the gently undulating hills and deep dales of the hill region, with breathtaking vistas all the way to the horizon. The presence of wildlife is a boon because safaris, whether by boat through mangrove swamps or by automobile into the countryside, only last a few hours. Numerous beaches provide water activities like snorkeling and relaxing options. The attractiveness of Sri Lanka also includes accommodations for various price ranges.