Safari di Yala National Park Sri Lanka. (Photo: yalasrilanka.lk)

FAVORITE adrenaline pumping? In Sri Lanka there are many challenging tourist destinations that travelers can use to pump adrenaline. Just select, what kind of challenge do you want?.

Hiking, safari in the mangrove forest, kite surfing, see leopards or go on a hot air balloon? All in Sri Lanka. Following 5 tourist destinations in Sri Lanka that diva travelers can visit to test adrenaline.

1.Hiking di Glen Falls

Glen Falls is famous for waterfalls, panoramic views and trails. The trail also makes Glen Falls popular among hiking and mountain biking lovers. Located in Nuwara Eliya, panoramic plateau of green expanses. Before, the tour guide who guided Travel Diva there mentioned, Glenn Falls is located at an altitude 6.000 feet above sea level.

Glen Falls waterfall is terraced so it looks beautiful when photographed. The coolness of the waterfall is also an attraction for tourists who come. Not a few tourists who plunge into the water to swim and enjoy the cool water there. Interested in enjoying the coolness and natural beauty of Glen Falls? Diva travelers can depart from Kandy, second largest city after Colombo. The travel time is approx 2,5 jam.

2.Safari of Madhu River

Madhu River is located in southwest Sri Lanka. Safari on the Madhu River is the main attraction of this river for tourists. Diva travelers can go down the river by boat while enjoying the mangrove trees that flank the river. The shadows of the mangrove trees that appear on the surface of the water are a beautiful sight that accompanies diva travelers on their trips. There are several interesting stops along the Madhu River. Diva travelers will go through several small islands. One of which is

Kothduwa Island in which there is Kotduwa Temple. This shrine is believed to have once protected the sacred tooth relic of Buddha's tooth on 340 AD. After the Kothduwa Temple, the boat will stop at a cinnamon plantation. At the plantation, diva travelers can see how farmers get cinnamon. If to Madhu River, Bandula advises diva travelers to visit Bentota too to try water sports.

3.Kite Surfing in Kalpitiya

Likes extreme sports? Kite surfing or kite boarding in Kalpitiya is a must try for diva travelers. This is a water sport that combines surfing with kites. For kite surfing, diva travelers need a special surfboard for kite surfing, harness or safety device attached to the body, and of course kites. However, This kite is specially designed for kite surfing.

According to Bandula, if you have never attended kite surfing training, diva travelers are required to take part in the training sessions provided at Kalpitiya in advance. Kalpitiya is in Puttalam district, northwestern Sri Lanka. Large area 16,73 this square kilometer is famous for its beautiful natural scenery. While going to Sri Lanka, there's nothing wrong with stopping by Kalpitiya to try kite surfing.

4.Wildlife Safari in Yala National Park

Sri Lanka has more than 10 national parks, each of which has different features. Yala National Park is the largest national park, oldest and most famous in Sri Lanka. Designed as a nature reserve in 1900 and became a national park 1938.

Yala National Park is the territory of the leopard. Other animals that can be found in Yala include elephants, deer and birds. The number of birds there reached 90 tail.

5.Flying in a Hot Air Balloon over Kandalama Lake

Another challenging activity that is no less exciting when traveling to Sri Lanka is flying in a hot air balloon. Diva travelers can do it at Kandalama Lake. Bandula reminded, flying in a hot air balloon is seasonal. Diva travelers can only do it from November to April.

While flying in a hot air balloon, amazingly beautiful scenery can be seen. Sigiriya rock, green landscape, according to, river to cultural sites will be visible all from the air. Hot air balloon tours usually take place in the morning and end at 9 morning. After that proceed with breakfast.

It turns out that there are many challenging tourist destinations in Sri Lanka that are a shame if you miss them, can? So, What are you waiting for? Immediately prepare your passport and book a plane for a vacation to Sri Lanka. Trust me, Corona pandemic will definitely end.

This article was prepared by contributors to Travel Diva in Sri Lanka, Ayoma Wickramaarachchi.

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