Explore The Iconic Attractions Of Colombo On Your Trip To Srilanka

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Tourism in Srilanka is one of the booming industries. Beautiful Srilanka like a tiny tear drop shed lies below India. This beautiful country beautifully floats on the sapphire Indian Ocean and truly the picturesque locations easily entice the couples from every nook and corner of the entire world. The rich heritage, diverse culture and the fascinating life style of the people easily entice the visitors from every nook and corner of entire world. Visitor’s truly floods to this country in intense number throughout the year. This beautiful country is speckled with exotic wildlife, stunning beaches, striking wildlife, beautiful flora, picture lakes, cascading waterfalls, splendid temples, elegant forts and green emerald gardens truly make this place bliss for the visitors. Truly this country is very much blessed by the bounteous nature and seems that the country is beautifully draped in green.

As this beautiful country is dotted with mesmerizing attractions and fabulous destinations which is very hard to visit and explore in your one visit. In this article of mine I would mention some of the major tourist attractions in ...
... the capital city of Srilanka, Colombo.

Colombo:
Colombo is the capital city of Srilanka and one of the major tourist destinations to visit with any Sri Lanka Tour package. This beautiful city is truly immersed in the blend of modern facilities and with rustic charm. This beautiful city offers the visitors superb accommodations facilities as it is dotted with world class accommodations. The luxury and the budget hotels and resorts truly offer the visitors a warm hospitability, lip smacking cuisines and the blend of luxury and comforts truly make you feel at home far away from home. Some of the major tourist attractions in and around the capital city of Srilanka are listed below:

Colombo Fort:
This is one of the major tourist attractions which truly enhance the beauty of Srilanka tourism and is visited by the scores of tourist attractions. Colombo fort is the identity of Colombo as it marks the beginning of the Portuguese rule in this city. Built during the rule of Portuguese was one of the prime attraction and also major attractions in present scenario as it is a commercial centre which houses office buildings, chain hotels, post office, airline offices and eating joints and considered as the main hub for the tourist throughout the year.

Dehiwala Zoo:
Dehiwala Zoo is one of the grand tourist attractions for all ages of tourist in the country. It is the one of its kind in the entire Asia and truly this zoo in Colombo is abode to large number of animals, birds, butterflies and reptiles.

Mount Lavinia:
Mount Lavinia is one of the most famous attractions and the best which is just located 12 Km away from the Colombo. This picturesque place is very popular for its striking beaches. The stunning golden beach here easily attracts hordes of tourist from all over the globe for their fun filled, easygoing and peaceful vacations. The beautiful beach truly entices the visitors along with the locals for a wonderful holiday. The palm fringed trees and the gleaming sand shore also are very famous for the picnic spot and the best spot to enjoy the vibrant night life.

Apart from these there are many more attractions to visit and explore in this capital Vihara Mahadevi Park, Colombo National Museum, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Temple and Pettah in Colombo which can be explored with any Colombo tours customized from any leading Srilanka Travel Agents.

Srilanka Tourism providing Srilanka Tourism Map along with information on Srilanka Tourist Places, which includes beaches, monuments, temples, adventure tourism, wildlife attractions and other tourist places in Asian countries. Find more information to visit at http://www.srilankatourism.org.in