5 Secret Places Of Sri Lanka That You Didn`t Know Existed

Summary- Every country or region has their own list of hidden places that are not always featured in guidebooks and Sri Lanka is no exceptions. So is it possible that country has more breathtaking places than it already features? Find out the answer.

Every country has a past and every region has offbeat places, hidden away from the prying eyes of tourism. Sri Lanka, is relatively a small country to keep secrets from its visitors but even then there are few beaches, hiking trails and cliffs that you didn`t know existed. They are neither easily accessible nor they can be found on the usual routes.

If you are curious to know about such places that are less visited yet can guarantee for a memorable time, keep reading this guide till the end. Also apply for Sri Lanka ETA visa because by the end of this article, you would like to pack your bags and head towards the country. Here is a list of places that you can visit on your trip:

1.       Lakegala Peak- Meemure

Located about 175 kilometers away from the capital city of Colombo, Lakegala Mountain is situated in Meemure Village. It is situated near the border between Kandale and Matale Districts. From the secluded village of Meemure, day trippers, trekkers and hikers can see the amazing Lakegala Peak and its rocky pointy summit. Getting to Meemure is an adventure in itself. Apply for SriLanka ETA visa in time to have an amazing trekking experience.

2.       Brief Garden – Beruwala

Brief Garden is an amazing work of love. Created by Bevis Bawa, brother of the infamous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, to reach Brief Garden, one must cross rice paddies, fields and the countryside southeast of Colombo.

3.       Wewurukannala Vihara – Dikwella

The city of Dikwella is located at a short distance from Colombo. Home to a memorable Buddhist temple of Wewurukannala, the site is also has a huge Buddha statue and also a reserve of sculptures that interprets the underworld and its hellish experiences.

4.       Richmond Castle- Kalutara

Commissioned by the son of the Mudaliyar Don Arthur de Silva Wijesinghe Siriwardena, Richmond Castle was constructed in the beginning of the 1900s. Perched atop a hill in Kalutara, this Edwardian Castle sits on a 32-acre estate. The castle is currently in a need of renovation, which is soon to be expected to happen in the near future.

5.       Mackwoods Tea Sign- Nuwara Eliya

Famous for its scenic beauty, Nuwars Eliya is also home to one of the oldest tea companies in Sri Lanka, which still has a stronghold in the market. A classic in any Sri Lankan home, The Tea Breeze, Mackwoods is a Sri Lankan institution. The most notable thing about it is that in front of the Mackwoods Tea Museum, there is a sign with white letters that are similar to the Hollywood sign, which reads ‘Mackwoods’.  

These places are so exclusive that even the locals are not aware of them. So make the most out of our coveted list of amazing places in Sri Lanka. To apply for Sri Lanka ETA visa, kindly visit sri-lankaeta.com.