If you want to escape to a tropical paradise then Sri Lanka is the place to be. Well known for the monuments, beaches, art galleries and museums Sri Lanka has visitors from all over the world. There are several events and festivals as well, which can attract you.The historical sites here are Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Sigiriya, Dambula. Kandy and Colombo are popularly visited places along with beaches like, Negombo, Beruwela, Bentota, Weligama and Mount Lavinia. The wildlife sanctuaries, which are popular in Sri Lanka are Yala National Park, Maduru Oya National Park and Horton Plains National Park. Sri Lanka is also referred as the emerald isle in the Indian Ocean.

Colombo
The former capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is the biggest city and� a main port as well. It is a financial hub and popular tourist destination. Here you can see several entertaining spots like Dehiwala Zoo, Dutch Period Museum, Fort Clock Tower, Gangaramaya Temple and Mt Lavinia Beach.

Ancient cities of Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka you will find several old cities which will provide you a glimpse of its ancient and rich history. A city like Anuradhapura, which was the first capital of Sri Lanka, is a symbol of supremacy and it has historical buildings like Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, National Museum and Wolvendaal Church.

Beaches in Sri Lanka
Away from the maddening crowd, the golden beaches in Sri Lanka are ideal for a holiday. The most notable beaches of Sri�Lanka are Hikkaduwa beach, Unawatuna beach, Mount Lavinia, Bentota beach and Ambalangoda beach.

Nature Spots in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is filled with nature spots such as waterfalls and this is what makes the place more beautiful. The water falls are unique by themselves. Some waterfalls, which you must see are Bambarakande Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Kirindi Oya Falls, St. Claire Falls, Bopath Falls, Laxapana Falls and Devon Falls.

Fairs and Festivals
The different fairs and festivals make Sri Lanka a vibrant and colorful place to visit. This place has people from all religions and this is the reason of celebration of different festivals here. Kandy Esala Perahera occurs during July/ August. It features torch-bearers, whip-crackers, dancers and drummers and it is spectacular when the procession sets out. Duruthu Perahera is held in Colombo in January and it celebrates the arrival of Buddha in Sri Lanka. Other events, which are not to be missed, are National Day, New Year, Vesak and Kataragama festival.�