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34 things to do in Sri Lanka
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Deep Sea Fishing on the East Coast
Fishing on the East Coast depends on monsoons
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Colombo Aadi Vel Festival
A colourful religious ceremony honouring the Hindu God of War with offerings and piercings
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National Bird Watching Month
Explore the wonderful feathered species of Sri Lanka during a special birding event
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Adam's Peak Pilgrimage
The destination for followers of different religions, Adam's Peak or Sri Pada is surrounded by legends
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Birdwatching
Migratory birds as well as those who can call Sri Lanka home, will impress any bird watching enthusiast
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Dolphins Watching
Sri Lanka can boast having the best spots for watching dolphins!
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Elephant Gathering
Around 300 elephants gather at the banks of Minneriya Lake
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Cocoa
Have you ever wondered what chocolate is made of? Now is the time to see a cocoa bean!
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Cricket
Sri Lanka has one of the strongest national teams for cricket. It's one of the most popular sports on the island
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Stilt Fishing
Once this kind of fishing was a necessity, now it is fading away
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Beach Season on South and West Coast
Due to monsoons, beach seasons vary depending on the area you are in
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Turtle Watching
There are at least seven species of sea turtles that hang out on the shores of Sri Lanka to nest
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Beach Season on East Coast
The beautiful beaches of east coast are perfect for relaxation
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Diving in the West and South West
You can visit some awesome diving spots close to Colombo
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Kandy Esala Perahera
Celebrated to pay respect to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha in Kandy
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Avurudu Table
The New Year table in Sri Lanka consists of many traditional sweet dishes
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Diving the North East Coast
Warm waters of Indian ocean promise incredible diving
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Whale Watching
Sri Lanka is fortunately situated at a vantage point to observe whales
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Durian
Introduced during the British colonial times, durian grows only in the southern part of the country
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Tea Harvest
Sri Lanka is well known for its suberb tea, which is the main agricultural crop in many provinces
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Rambutan
During this period, you can try one of the sweetest fruits, sold everywhere
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Hakgala Botanical Gardens
Visit Hakgala Botanical Gardens to get a glimpse of Sri Lanka's natural beauty
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Sinharaja Rainforest
With its unique biodiversity, this nature preserve is one of the last virgin rainforests on Earth
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Trekking in the Knuckles Range
Untouched UNESCO World Heritage site is indeed a trekker's paradise
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Deepavali (Diwali)
Tamil people of Sri Lanka celebrate the most significant Hindu holiday
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Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Avurudu & Puthandu)
A traditional holiday of Aluth Avurudda & Puthandu is equally important for Sinhalese and Tamil people of Sri Lanka
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Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
Surf all year round in Sri Lanka boasting nice winds and waves on both coasts