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Sri Lanka is a country still relatively untouched by tourism; making it the perfect spot for people who like to get off the beaten path. While most known places like Colombo, Galle, and Kandy are great places to visit, there’s more to Sri Lanka than these more popular destinations. There are many spots most tourists don’t know about that are definitely worth a visit. While most of the popular coastal destinations are in the south of Sri Lanka,there are many a set of islands found in the northwest, deserves just as much attention. A peaceful marine sanctuary, Many place such as 'Kalpitiya' an amazing place to see dolphins, whales, turtles, and a host of other aquatic animals. It’s also very accessible, and is less than a four hour bus or car ride from Colombo. apart from the coastal desitinations Sri Lanka is full of beautiful places where you will find it in high mountains . For example named for its peaks resembling a clutched fist, the Knuckles Mountain Range lies in Central Sri Lanka. For the ultimate adventure, visitors take the train from Colombo to Kandy for stunning views of the countryside, then join an organised camping or trekking trip through the mountains. The views are some of the best in the country, including cloud forests, tea plantations, and waterfalls. If you’ve time, stop by the tiny village called " Meemure" for a glimpse of rural Sri Lankan life. Sri Lanka also filled with lot of places where the history can be found in different ages . For an example Ritigala is the place to go if you’re a history buff; once the site of a monastery its ruins date back to 1st century BCE. Steeped in legends and popular local beliefs, Ritigala can be reached from Central Sri Lanka’s one of the secred cities, Anuradhapura, and is also quite close to the famous Sigiriya; an ancient palace definitely worth exploring. Make sure to visit Ritigala in the morning, though, as wild elephants tend to take over the land by afternoon. There are many places similar to above and my story will be lined up wioth the dramatic views, getting about it, reaching such destinations, heritage touch etc.