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41 things to do in Sri Lanka
Colombo Aadi Vel Festival
A colourful religious ceremony honouring the Hindu God of War with offerings and piercings
National Bird Watching Month
Explore the wonderful feathered species of Sri Lanka during a special birding event
Adam's Peak Pilgrimage
The destination for followers of different religions, Adam's Peak or Sri Pada is surrounded by legends
Birdwatching
Migratory birds as well as those who can call Sri Lanka home, will impress any bird watching enthusiast
Cocoa
Have you ever wondered what chocolate is made of? Now is the time to see a cocoa bean!
Cricket
Sri Lanka has one of the strongest national teams for cricket. It's one of the most popular sports on the island
Stilt Fishing
Once this kind of fishing was a necessity, now it is fading away
Beach Season on South and West Coast
Due to monsoons, beach seasons vary depending on the area you are in
Horton Plains
Have you ever wondered where does the world end? See the World's End at the Horton Plains
Leopard Safari
To watch leopards in the wild is definitely an experience of a lifetime
Turtle Watching
There are at least seven species of sea turtles that hang out on the shores of Sri Lanka to nest
Beach Season on East Coast
The beautiful beaches of east coast are perfect for relaxation
Diving in the West and South West
You can visit some awesome diving spots close to Colombo
Kandy Esala Perahera
Celebrated to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy
Avurudu Table
The New Year table in Sri Lanka consists of many traditional sweet dishes
Whale Watching
Sri Lanka is fortunately situated at a vantage point to observe whales
Durian
Introduced during the British colonial times, durian grows only in the southern part of the country
Tea Harvest
Sri Lanka is well known for its suberb tea, which is the main agricultural crop in many provinces
Rambutan
During this period, you can try one of the sweetest fruits, sold everywhere
Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens to get a glimpse of Sri Lanka's natural beauty
Dambulla Cave Temple
Prehistoric cave, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflects the centuries of human culture
Polonnaruwa
Part of Sri Lanka's famous Cultural triangle and UNESCO World Heritage list
Sinharaja Rainforest
With its unique biodiversity, this nature preserve is one of the last virgin rainforests on Earth
Trekking in the Knuckles Range
Untouched UNESCO World Heritage site is indeed a trekker's paradise
Elephant Safari in Udawalawe National Park
One of the three most popular national parks of Sri Lanka is famous for its elephants
Deepavali (Diwali)
Tamil people of Sri Lanka celebrate the most significant Hindu holiday
Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Avurudu & Puthandu)
A traditional holiday of Aluth Avurudda & Puthandu is equally important for Sinhalese and Tamil people of Sri Lanka
Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
Surf all year round in Sri Lanka boasting nice winds and waves on both coasts