Places to visit – Tranquil Tours

Minnariaya

Minneriya National Park is a national park in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, originally declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.[1] The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of...

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Haputhale

Haputale is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The elevation is 1431 m (4695 ft) above sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Haputale is surrounded by hills covered with...

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Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, a Sri Lankans political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993. Hidden in the dark forest for many years, the magnificent site, with its palaces and monuments, is now reachable again. Anuradhapura city is one of...

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Arugambay

Arugambay is the southernmost beach resort on the eastern coast. It is a very popular surfing centre ranked 3rd among the best 20 beaches in the world by the British Surfers Association. It is situated in close proximity to Lahugala National Park- famous for elephants, Pottuvil...

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Colombo

Colombo is located on the west coast of the island. The city of Colombo offers historical monuments, colonial architecture, festivals and events, fine dining, and shopping. With so much to see, do, and experience in Colombo. Modern Colombo city has many reminders of its European...

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Galle

Founded in the 16th century by the Portuguese, Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, before the arrival of the British. It is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and South-East Asia, showing the interaction between European...

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Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple- Named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991, Dambulla Cave Temple also named the Golden Temple of Dambulla is the prime and best-preserved cave temple compound on the island. Placed in Dambulla. Dambulla Cave Temple has 5 important caves, each cave contains...

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Habarana

Habarana is the heart of the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka Habarana is the centre point from which guests could explore the glorious past and the historical myths of Sri Lanka. Cultural tourists as well as wildlife enthusiasts are bound to...

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Haputale

Haputale is a town of Badulla District in the Uva Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The elevation is 1431 m (4695 ft) above the sea level. The area has a rich bio-diversity dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Haputale is surrounded by hills covered...

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Kandy

Sri Lanka’s hill capital is situated 488 meters above sea level and in the centre of the island and surrounded by the ranges of mountains. Kandy was established in the 14th century and became the nation’s capital in the 16th century. Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhala...

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Koggala

Koggala is a strange strip of abandoned holiday resorts. The beaches are definitely uncrowded and the Koggala River and Koggala Lake are attracting many nature lovers. Koggala is wide stretched village on Sri Lanka’s South Coast. with beautiful beaches and some of the best surf...

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Mihintale Mountain

Mihintale Mountain, with the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, began to serve as a residential area for the venerable monks headed by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera. But soon, with the royal patronage, the sanctuary housed a multitude of monastic buildings-stupas, uposathgharas,...

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Negombo

The Negombo Lagoon spreads over an area of 3 164 hectares. It is also a part of the much larger Muthurawajawela Marsh-Negombo Lagoon coastal wetland. Apart from at the single slight opening to the sea at its northern end, the water depth within the lagoon is less than 2 m. The...

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Nilaveli

Described by some as the finest beach on the East Coast this 15 kilometres stretch of beach extends from Uppuveli which is 5km from Trincomalee to Nilaveli which is 15km away. With crystal clear blue water and white beaches, Nilaveli beach is a very popular destination amongst...

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Nuwaraeliya

The city Nuwaraeliya has a lot of nicknames like the city of light, the city on the plain (table land, Little England, located at 1,868 m above sea level and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya produces the best quality No...

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Pigeon Island

A short boat ride off the beach and you may visit Pigeon Island which like 2km off the coast of Nilaveli, great for diving, snorkelling and sea bathing. (Boat services available). You may also visit the recently re-opened Marine Park which was closed for nearly two decades....

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Pinawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinawala Elephant Orphanage was founded in 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife Department. This 24 acres large elephant orphanage is an also breeding place for elephants, twenty elephants were born since 1984, and it has the greatest herd of elephants in the world.

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Polonnaruwa

The second most ancient of Sri Lanka’s kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 to reunite the country once more under a local leader.Today the ancient city of Polonnaruwa remains one of the best...

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Sigiriya

Sigiriya is an archeological site in North Central Sri Lanka. It contains the ruins of an ancient palace complex, built during the period of King Kasyapa (477AD – 495 AD). It is one of the 7 world heritage sites in Sri Lanka and is one of it’s most admired tourist...

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