LION ROCK
Sigiriya, also called Lion Rock or Lion Mountain, site in central Sri Lanka consisting of the ruins of an ancient stronghold that was built in the late 5th century ce on a remarkable monolithic rock pillar
HIKKADUWA BEACH
There are so many hotels, shops, bars, restaurants and guest houses. The beaches are beautiful and wide and swimming is safe here, although the currents are stronger when it comes south of Hikkaduwa. The impressive coral reef lies just offshore and is still populated with exotic fish and sea turtles
ELEPHANTS
The Sri Lankan subspecies is the largest and also the darkest of the Asian elephants, with patches of depigmentation - areas with no skin colour - on its ears, face, trunk and belly
GALLE FORT
Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and then further developed by the Dutch and the British over the next 350 years. It covers nearly 4sqkm and is protected by 12 bastions and connecting ramparts
NEGOMBO BEACH
Sri Lanka's economic metropolis. It is also situated near the entrance to the Negombo Lagoon. Because of its broad beaches and calm sea, the town's economy is mostly focused on tourism and the fishing sector
