4 Non-Touristy Activities You Must Do In Sri Lanka

Summary- If you are looking to do some non-touristy things in Sri Lanka, welcome aboard! Along with many popular activities there are numerous things that are off the tourist radar, but equally enjoyable. Find them out.

Sri Lanka does not need any introduction. Once a subject of civil war and a formidable fate, the country is now back in tourism and receiving accolades for its abundance of natural reserves. Mostly, people come here to explore its beaches, national parks, wildlife, hiking trails and ancient cities. But the country offers many other things that are not as touristy and popular but can ensure a good time.

If you are visiting the country for the first time and have got an approval for Sri Lanka ETA visa then let us tell you about few things that are not touristy but still can assure you a good time:

Enjoy a cricket match

Cricket which is the national sport of Sri Lanka is also loved by people from other nationalities. So if you do consider yourself a cricket fan and have some time left in your hand, you can catch a live tournament going on in Galle. If you are lucky, you can also catch international tournaments going on. You can check out the information on website for the upcoming tournaments.

Experience a Poya ritual

Every full moon in Sri Lanka is a public holiday. Full moon in Sri Lanka is called Poya and every single of them is celebrated on a grand level at the Buddhist Temples. Some of them are more important than the rest of others like Vesak Poya. Vesak Poya is celebrated as `The Festival of Lights`, as it is believed that Lord Buddha was born, attain enlightenment and died on this day. If you want to be a part of this grand celebration, apply for Sri Lanka ETAvisa.

Visit Hindu Kovils & Buddhist Temples  

Buddhism is the main religion in Sri Lanka. There are plenty of Buddhist temples and Hindu Kovils that are popular in Sri Lanka. Some of the most Buddhist famous temples are The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Dambulla Cave Temple in the Cultural Triangle and Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. The unmissable Hindu Kovils are Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale, and Nallur Kandaswamy in Jaffna. When visiting a temple, always wear appropriate attire that covers your shoulders and legs.

Stay overnight in a National Park

There are around 15 national parks in Sri Lanka and the most amazing part is that you can stay overnight in one. The most memorable parks are Minneriya, Yala, Gal Oya and Wilpattu. These parks are great for spotting wildlife. You can spot a leopard or elephant in Yala National Park. So camp in one of these national parks to experience elephant safaris and dining experience under the stars.

Sri Lanka is more than just sand, sun and sea. There are plenty of other things that will give you one-of-a-kind experience in Sri Lanka. So apply for your SriLanka ETA visa in time and travel to this amazing country hassle-free. For more visa related information, visit sri-lankaeta.com!