10 Photos that will inspire you to travel to Sri Lanka

Known as “The Nation of Smiling People” Sri Lanka was long avoided by travellers and tourists because of decades of civil war. But since the country has been released from domestic civil tensions, it has become a travel hotspot. If the balmy warm weather wasn’t enough to lure you to the country, it’s worth noting that there’s also eight World Heritage sites, more than 1,000km of coast line to laze on and lush jungles and national parks to explore. If you haven’t yet explored the beauty that is Sri Lanka, then just take a look at the following photos. They’re sure to inspire you to buy a ticket and head to Sri Lanka as soon as possible.

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1. Arugambey Beach

A photo posted by Julien Gillet (@jlngllt) on Aug 29, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT

2. Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya

A photo posted by zakat siregar (@zakaregar) on Aug 29, 2016 at 6:16pm PDT

3. Local wildlife

A photo posted by Fernando Aguilar y Alicia Sala (@fatglr) on Aug 29, 2016 at 4:14pm PDT

4. Anuradapura

A photo posted by @julian_bidi on Aug 29, 2016 at 1:51pm PDT

5. Koneswaram temple

A photo posted by Открой Шри-Ланку с «Тая Финч» (@srilanka.tayafinch) on Jun 7, 2016 at 10:42pm PDT

6. Udawalawe

A photo posted by willtheeasterbunnyfindus (@willtheeasterbunnyfindus) on Aug 25, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT

7. Minneriya National Park

A photo posted by SriLanka Holidays (@iamsrilanka) on Aug 29, 2016 at 7:12pm PDT

8. Golden temple, Dambulla

A photo posted by Neluma Skull (@neluma_skull) on Aug 28, 2016 at 12:31am PDT

9. Koggala Beach

A photo posted by Hashtag SL (@hashtagsrilanka) on Aug 29, 2016 at 10:00pm PDT

10. Sigiriya

A photo posted by @rr_cyborg on Aug 29, 2016 at 9:23am PDT

Have you been to Sri Lanka before? Which places would you suggest travellers visit? Let us know in the comments section below, or share your travel photos with us on the Facebook page.