Adam's peak is a tall mountain of religious significance located in central Sri Lanka. This mountain is of religious significance for both the Hindus and the Buddhists. While the Buddhists believe that it has the footprint of Buddha, the Hindus believe that it is the footprint of Hanuman. The mountain is more than 2000 metres tall and is in a conical shape. It is alternatively known as Mount Lanka, Ratnagiri and Malayagiri. In fact, this mountain is also the origin point of three rivers- Kelani, Walawe and the Kalu Ganga. The mountain comes with six hiking trails that come with the best views from the top. Even prominent travellers like Fa Hien and Marco Polo have written about this hill during their travels. Apart from being a cultural landmark, Adams Peak also has geographical significance and continues to attract tourists from around the world.
The Nallur Kandaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka dedicated to Lord Muruga. In this temple, the Lord Muruga manifests himself in the form of a spear, commonly known as Vel. The origin of this temple goes back to 948 AD and was relocated several times until its present location. The current structure may not be similar to the ones in the original location, but it continues to attract devotees from around the world. The temple is built in a Dravidian style and is known for the visually appealing gopuram or the temple tower. The temple also has a garden and a lake worth looking at when visiting the temple. For couples planning a Srilanka Honeymoon Trip the temple comes alive during festivals like Thaipoosam or the annual festival, making it a vibrant and spiritual experience.
Another one of the amazing places to visit in Mirissa is to climb up the Parrot Rock. This small and easily accessible rock will give you a stunning view of the Mirissa area. This is a place which will take your mind away from work and stress.It is a very quiet place where you can relax watching surfers in the high tides of water. You can also chill out in the nearby restaurants of this place.Location: Mirissa, Sri Lanka.Timings: Open for 24 hours.Price: You don’t need to pay any price for visiting this place.Best Time to Visit: You can come early in the morning to enjoy with the low tides and the amazing morning sea breeze. Visiting it in the evening is also a great idea if you want to enjoy wrapping up activities looking at the breathtaking sunset.Distance from Mirissa: The parrot rock is located to the left side of Mirissa beach. So once you reach Mirissa beach you can easily get on this rock to have an excellent sea view.
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