Things to do in Sri Lanka
Best Activities with Sri Lanka Driver Guide Mahesh
Sri Lanka ( Things to do in Sri Lanka ) is an island that promises all kinds of adventures. This little nation of the magnificent vistas and awesome adventures has something for all the adventurers that go seeking their adrenalin fix to Sri Lanka. There’s everything from surfing to paragliding to o whale watching to hiking to be done while in Sri Lanka with Sri Lanka Driver Guide Mahesh.
Snorkeling Scuba Diving & Diving
With the glittering sand and sun, fantastic weather, warm water, colourful marine wildlife, and great visibility ,Sri Lanka is a driver’s dream. Feel, discover and swim with the beautiful bottom. The incredible hospitality and the care provided to you by the professional dive places along the coastal belt of the island.
- South coast : Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Kirinda
- West coast : Colombo, Negombo, Kalpitiya
- East coast : Nilawelli, Uppaweli, Trincomalee, Pasikuda, Baticaloa
Blue Whales & Dolphin Watching
Waves of memorable fun. Sri Lanka may turn out to be a world’s top hotspot for seeing both largest Baleen Whales together with the largest toothed Whales within sight of shore in their natural habitat. Sri Lanka is also the all year round destination for this recreational activity. One hundred and five river systems contribute a steady nutrient flow to the ocean. This together with the upwelling during the monsoons at the edge of the continental shelf creates ideal conditions to support a food chain all year around in the warm water of Sri Lanka.
- South coast : Mirissa
- West coast : Kalpitiya
- East coast : Trincomalee
Surfing & Water Sports
Endowed with a wealth of golden beaches, Sri Lanka is one of the most reliable surfing destinations in the Indian ocean, Since early 60s, Sri Lanka has been attracting surfers from all over the world. Things to do in Sri Lanka
- South coast : Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Mirissa, Aluthgama
- East coast : Arugambay
Wildlife & Nature Safari
Sri Lanka is one of the highest rates biological endemism in the world whether in plants or animals and is included among the top five bio-diversity hotpots in the world. Yala National park, Kaudulla national park, Minneriya national park, etc .. are best places to do scenic tours.
- Yala national park
- Kaudulla national park
- Minneriya national park
- Udawalawe National Park
Bird Watching
Sri Lanka is one of the highest rates biological endemism in the world whether in plants or animals and is included among the top five bio-diversity hotpots in the world. Yala National park, Kaudulla national park, Minneriya national park, etc .. are best places to do scenic tours.
- Sinharaja forest
- Kumana national park
- Bundala national park
- Horton plains national park
Outdoor Activities
Sri Lanka is a very nice country to do various outdoor activities. Many parts of the country are quite unspoiled and it has a great natural beauty.
- White water rafting : The island's premier spot for white water rafting is around Kithulgala, where the Oscar winning movie was filmed called "The Bride on the river kuwai".
- Cycling : So long as you avoid the hazardous main highways, Cycling around Sri-Lanka can be a real pleasure and a welcome change from setting in a stuffy car.
- Golf : Sri-Lanka has three gorgeous Golf courses, at Colombo, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya.
- Trekking : Locations for trekking and hiking: Udawatha kele in Kandy, Knuckles range, Horton plains, Kithulgala, Sinharaja rain forest, Belihul oya and Babarakanda falls.
Ayurvedic & Meditation
Considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science, Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well balanced lives. The main type of Ayurveda is traditional and many herbs used in Ayurvedic medicines have antioxidant effects, which mean that they help to protect long term illness.
Meditation is the attainment of a deeply relaxed state of mind and body. One’s rate of metabolism is said to slow down causing the release of anxiety, stress and even pain control. Breathing exercises, repeating mantras, and sitting in silence helps relax the mind and reduce focus on the stressful situations that surround us. Meditation is a component of serious Ayurvedic treatment that helps bring harmony to the mind and body.