Honeymoon in Sri Lanka means wonderful time with your
soulmate in idyllic beaches indulging in plenty of water sports. You also
get the opportunity to pass some days feeling the splendid cultural heritage
of Srilanka. Celebrate most memorable days of your life on the golden sands
fringed by swaying coconut palms. When, in addition, you get to watch
colorful festivals and pageatry as well as evocative ancient towns, the joy
of experience enhances manifold.
Beaches
Sri Lankan coasts are dotted with impressive beaches backdropped by groves
of coconut palms. The sea breathes out some refreshing air which the beach
stroller can inhale, adding to the spirit of his feelings. You can devour
sea food in plenty, particularly lobsters and prawns. Old world fishing
craft can easily be spotted on Sri Lankan coasts.
Two famous beaches you can enjoy while
honeymoon in Sri Lanka are Bentota and Hikkaduwa, both
providing vibrant beach culture. You can indulge in watersports like diving,
snorkeling, scuba diving and jet skiing. If you wish so you can float on
glass bottom boats. Abundance of marine life means you can pass hours
watching the fish and other sea creatures. One can easily find sea shells
too.
Night Life
Srilanka is a country attached to its traditional values. Yet nightlife can
be enjoyed in few places while
honeymoon in Srilanka. A
stretch of Galle Road in Colombo has so many casinos that an initiated
person might confuse the place with Las Vegas. You can find discos, casinos
and clubs which never go to sleep. Alcohol is also allowed in these clubs.
City Travel Destinations
Colombo
Capital
Colombo, tourism and commercial hub of Sri Lanka, has so many lovely beaches
and monuments. There are plenty of clubs and casinos where you make your
nights colorful. Places to go while in Colombo include the fort,
Viharamahadevi Park, Dehiwala Zoo, Galle Face Green, temples, mosques,
churches and Colombo national museum. Pettah is the shopping hub of Colombo.
Viharamahadevi is the oldest and largest park in Colombo.
Kandy
Hosting number of monuments, Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. The
town is well known for its natural beauty, pleasant climate, cultural values
and historical significance. You can visit places like Dalada Maligawa,
Natha Devale, Maha Vishnu Devale, Hindalgara Vihara, Gangarama Vihara,
Lankatilaka Vihara, Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya and the Lake. Esala
Perahera is a famous festival of Kandy. The pageant of elephants and lights
takes place in August every year.
Galle
Galle showcases blending of European architectural styles and South Asian
traditions. While in the town, you can visit the Dutch fort, churches and
other quaint structures, Dutch Museum and National Maritime Museum.
Unawatuna beach, located 5km from the town, is a pretty good place for
picnic. Good network of roads and trains connect Galle from other parts of
the country. The city was founded in 16th century by the Portuguese.
Kurunegala
Kurunegala is based on the banks of a lake. Colossal rock outcroppings that
ring the town add to its beauty.Many of these rocks have been christened on
the animals they resemble: elephant rock, tortoise rock. Splendid views of
the lake can be seen from top of the rocks. You can also visit the Tooth
relic temple. However it is in dilapidated state. Only a few stone steps and
a part of the doorway can be seen there.
Nuwara Eliya
Named Little England, Nuwara Eliya was the home of the British planters
during the age of the empire. Here you can watch British architecture and
plantation bungalows.
Sigriya
Sigriya brings forth the ancient architectural traditions of India. It is a
very well planned city with very good combination of buildings, gardens,
pathways and water gardens. A must-visit while in Sigiriya are the Rock.
Famous gardens of Sigiriya are Water Garden, Terrace Garden, Palace Garden,
and Boudler Garden. You can also visit the wildlife sanctuary around the
famous Rock. Water Park consists water pavilions, pools, cisterns,
courtyards, conduits and water courses which hold the fascination of the
tourists.
