4 exotic destinations that you must visit on a Sri Lanka cruise

 

If you are planning to go on a cruise trip and are thinking about the destination, do not miss out on Sri Lanka. Being the perfect combination of comfort, entertainment, and merriment, this country is a traveller’s favourite. Many travellers go on cruise trips to Sri Lanka as cruises truly provide a memorable travel experience.

But you also need to take a look at the cruise routes before booking your tickets. There are certain destinations in Sri Lanka that you simply cannot miss out on. This is why it is so important to check whether the cruise that you are travelling with is visiting those destinations.

Take a look at 3 exotic destinations that you must visit while on a Sri Lanka cruise:

     1.      Galle

Travellers love going to Galle which is famous for its nature walks where you can view some of the city’s beautiful flora and fauna. Galle’s golden sandy beaches are another hit among travellers. You can also visit the Galle Fort, which is a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you are interested in wildlife, a visit to the Kanneliya Rainforest Reserve is a must. Since you are on a cruise, look out for the numerous dolphins and other cetaceans in the waters.

      2.     Trincomalee

Trincomalee is a city that tourists make sure to visit when they are travelling to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. While going on a cruise to Sri Lanka, you are most likely to get lucky to find dolphins and whales swimming around in Trincomalee. This city is also famous for its temples, such as the Koneswaram Temple. While you are in this city, you should definitely visit the Kanniya Hot Springs, which has 7 wells with varying temperatures of water.

      3.      Jaffna

If you want to learn more about the Tamil culture, Jaffna is the place to be. It is quite different from the rest of Sri Lanka, in all aspects of language, food, and religion. The cuisine of Jaffna, comprising of fish curries, dosas, and thalis, is well-known all over Sri Lanka. The locals living in Jaffna are warm people who are very helpful to tourists. It is also home to numerous temples that are visited by many tourists. So make sure that your cruise to Sri Lanka includes Jaffna as one of its destinations.

      4.      Colombo

Lastly, we come to Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. Hundreds of tourists visit Colombo to look at iconic sites such as the Red Mosque, Fort Station, as well as the Khan clock tower. Colombo is also well-known for its cuisine. We highly recommend taking a tuk-tuk ride to the famous Pettah Bazaar and relish some of the tastiest street food. You can also visit the beachside shacks and shops where you will find colourful art and textured fabrics. So while looking at cruise routes, make sure your cruise travels to Colombo.

We hope that this article helps you find the perfect Sri Lanka cruise that covers all these destinations. Happy travels!