Wants To know places to visit in Sri Lanka in July?
Exploring Sri Lanka in July would be a rewarding experience. During this time of the month central and northern parts of the island have a warm climate. There are beautiful cities filled with stunning landscapes with various adventurous and unique experiences. The island is gifted with natural beauty that captures the eyes of many travellers. Beautiful waterfalls, tea plantations, tall misty mountains and lush greenery are captivating sceneries that must be experienced during this time.
This guide will show you the best five places you can visit in July. The unique experiences each place has to offer will be memorable. You can learn about their colonial influence, rich cultural values and interact with a friendly local community. Let us show you the unique features offered by these amazing cities on the island.
Kandy
The city is known to be vibrant with a peaceful atmosphere during this time of the month. This historical city of ancient times holds a lot of unique cultural and religious values. Since the weather is usually cool it’s ideal to explore. The city of Kandy is surrounded by the rich greenery of nature, the surrounding misty mountains and tea plantations are a sight to behold. The local community is known to be friendly and welcoming.
Some of the famous places that can be visited during this time are the temple of the tooth relic. This sacred place is visited by tourists as they mingle with the traditions and culture of the locals and the unique architecture of the temple is well admired. If you are looking forward to some relaxing time, take a stroll along the lake of Kandy and mingle among the locals.
Tea estates are located nearby for you to gain some insights on tea production and its unique flavours. The Peradeniya botanical garden is also visited by nature lovers to study varieties of plants and species of birds.
Ella
Ella is a great option for July! The scenery is kept lush and green and the weather is favourable during this time, which includes milder temperature and the possibility of periodic rain. Here are some things to do and things to see if you are planning on exploring this beautiful town.
Some of the key attractions in Ella is the famous NIne Arches Bridge which is considered to be an engineering marvel. It is surrounded by the beauty of nature and the view of the train crossing this massive bridge is a sight to be captured.
A hiking adventure is enjoyed by many travellers. Little Adan’s Peak and Ella rock are some of the famous places for hiking and they offer panoramic views along the path making it a memorable experience. The surrounding tea plantations are also breathtaking landscapes to explore and capture memories.
Galle
Galle is located in the south west coast of Sri Lanka. This ancient city is known for its colonial influence and unique beauty. During the month of July rainfall can be expected and the temperature is usually warm.
The month of July is the best time to explore the historical sites in Galle. Such as the Galle fort which still stands to tell the tale of ancient colonial influence in the island. Learn about ancient history by visiting the Maritime museum. Though the beach can be rough sometimes it is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Water activities such as swimming or snorkelling would depend on the weather condition. The monsoonal season brings out the lush green surroundings adding more beauty to the city.
Nuwara Eliya
July in Nuwara Eliya brings about a cool climate with a mystic atmosphere. Though rain is common in July it is not as often as the southwestern part of the island. The city is surrounded by the natural beauty of nature with glimpses of tall mountains, tea plantations and richness of greenery making it more vibrant.
This is the best time to enjoy a hike at Horton plains, observe and learn about the tea plantation and its production process and a relaxing stroll along the beautiful Gregory lake. Here you can take a stroll to enjoy the surroundings as well and try out boat rides to explore the lake. This unique experience is enjoyed by visitors and it’s a place filled with vibrant families who enjoy themselves surrounded by this scenic beauty.
If you love to learn and observe more on plants and wildlife visit the famous victoria park where you can spend some quality time relaxing with your family and friends while enjoying the beautiful plants and variety of flowers.
Yala National Park
July is the dry season at Yala making it the ideal time to go on a wildlife safari. Due to the dry season animale come in search of waterholes increasing the chances of spotting various wild species. The wildlife at Yal consists of Leopards, elephants, sloth bears and a variety of other animals and birds.
The park is open for safaris during this month and fewer tourists visit during this time making it more convenient to enjoy the wildlife leisurely. It would be a unique experience among wildlife as you get the chance to observe and capture photos of these mesmerising animals up close.
Yala being the second largest reserve in Sri Lanka would not disappoint when it comes to wildlife and adventure. Take the chance to hop into one of these safari jeeps and enjoy thrilling experiences among wildlife and nature.
Though there are various other unique places that can be explored during the month of July we have brought to you some of the best five places that wouldn’t leave you disappointed, As you dive into exploring and learning about these places you would identity the deeper insights and values they hold and why they must be visited at least once.
Whatever you might be looking for these cities have it all covered from beautiful coastlines with warm temperature to highlands surrounded by mistic views, what more can one ask for but take the chance to explore.
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