Example of Descriptive Paragraph: Describing a Place in Sri Lanka
We all know that the Colombo City is the most striking place to visit and spend your holidays here, as this is the place where all the excitement, sounds and music happens. That vibe, that excitement is all here, in the heart of Colombo whether it is the gay sound of music or the shopping that you are after, Colombo has it all.
The many places of attractions that you can get to witness with some of the old buildings of colonial and Dutch period mixed with the more modern day styles of today, it all blends so delightfully among the friendly streets of Pettah, Fort, Chatham, and York Streets, when you feel that you are being transported to the earlier times of grandeur. This is an example of descriptive paragraph - describing a place of beautiful Sri Lanka!
There are also the most gorgeous beaches in the island, tons of fascinating things that you can do. Diving, snorkeling, surfing, white water rafting, deep sea diving and mingling among the colorful fish and the kaleidoscope of lovely coral which will overwhelm and mesmerize your eyes, or even join in with the local fishermen in Negombo for a spot of fishing on stilts, or yet accept the challenge of climbing a coconut tree, bare legged, or just rent out a bike, and go see the island on your own, exploring sites that you will enjoy seeing on your own, this wonderful city and suburbs of light and laughter, and warmth that only is Sri Lankan!
Transport is a delight and headache! As you meander your way among the crazy congested roads of Colombo, as you take your first ride on a tuk tuk being jolted up and down, squealing and giggling at this roller coaster and bone cracking trip. I assure you are going to enjoy this ride, which is the most easy to maneuver on these crazy roads, be aware you will be brought to safety in the greatest ride of all the tuk tuk of Sri Lanka!
If you want to opt out of the tuk tuk, there are our local transport services of the bus, and train. The buses I am afraid will be over crowded but still get you to your destination. The train ride will be the best if you are planning on travelling down south or to the hilly country, or to cooler climes like Nuwara Eliya, Haputale or Badulla. This is where you get the added bonus of travelling in a train and getting the chance of seeing the amazing views of the beautiful country side with its lush greenery, and scenic views of waterfalls, mountains and rivers, tea estates and cascading waterfalls, something that you won’t easily see when travelling in a crowded bus. All this and more, or ride in a private vehicle in style as you are chauffer driven to your holiday destination of your choice.
If you are interested in seeing history then the sacred sites of worship in Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura should be of interest and on your itinerary. This is where all the shrines, palaces, and remaining relics can be found of a long ago city of Kings and Queens, and also mainly a religious sites where all the temples and its architectural structures can be seen of a by gone era. Many tourists and locals visit these places of worship as it is a holy and heritage site of Sri Lanka.
The Dambulla Cave Temple is also a world heritage location. The temple is built inside of a massive rock formation. The inside is filled with Buddha statues and his disciples while the rock walls and ceiling of the rock are filled with art work of murals depicting the life and times of Lord Buddha. It is an extraordinary work that could be even compared to a Michelangelo work of art, the murals are that beautiful. Seeing is believing, in this fascinating place of art, sculpture and rock carvings with beautiful murals of flowers etc.
Beautiful Ella Rock and Its Surrounding Spots
This is a little picturesque place or town situated in the Badulla district. With surrounding mountains, and lush greenery, and with a somewhat cool weather, just about right for rock and mountain climbing and viewing the rest of the attractions in and around Ella town. Take a train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella when you can get a super scenic view of the Ella hills and mountains and Ella rock and its beautiful surroundings, as well as see the fascinating Nine Arches Bridge as you travel by train.
Explore the Nine Arches Bridge and walk on the railway lines as you explore its surroundings. Keep an eye for the train that passes on the Nine Arch Bridge, as it chugs its way along the winding nine arches bridge... As you get to walk along its quaint railway and its pleasing little railway station.
Other places of interest are the Little Adam’s peak and the Ella Rock. The Ella Rock is a two hour’s walk up, and once up there, you will be glad that you made it through boulder and rocks, as you are rewarded up its summit with beautiful views. It will be worth the climb, the swirling mists and the cool weather. Take a guide or known person when going up the Ella Rock, as they can guide you better without you getting lost. It is a much harder climb than climbing the little Adams Peak. Walk through the tea estate of the Lipton Seat where the first tea bush or plant was planted by Sir Lipton, and here began the first cuppa of the Ceylon brew called Lipton tea.
The Magnificent Ravana Falls
From the Ella you can visit the mighty Ravana Falls which is about 10 minutes away from the Ella. This is a beautiful waterfall. Many tourists and locals make it to this point of beauty. This waterfall is named after the legendry story of Ravana and how he hid Site in one of these rocks which is of the same name as the water fall.
There are a million and one things to do and see when on vacation in this beautiful place in Sri Lanka. These are just a few selected gems from which you can select for your holiday of a lifetime. A much longer stay will enable you to see and witness more of this amazing island in the sun.
You want to watch birds, we have it here in plenty in so many areas of the country wild life sites are a galore. Nature surrounds us all around if you just stop and look. The beautiful and wonderful botanical gardens with rare fauna and flora, the Sinharaja rain forests, with its many rare species of birds and other insects, plants and greenery, the hill country Udawatte kelle forest Reserve, all this and more which are a paradise of everything rare and endemic all found in this tropical country. Whether it is wild animals, elephants, deer, sambur, sloth bear, leopards, rare snakes, insects, and a multitude of birds all natures’ delights are found here, if you a lover nature, then you can select the many places of tour that will take you to watch these species whether it is mammals of the sea, like blue whales, and sperm whales’ or dolphins. Witness the lush green vegetarian plots in hilly Kandy and Nuwara Eliya as they grown in the cooler climes and thrive in rainy and lush plains of Kandy.’Sri Lanka Nature’.
Wild Life Tours in Sri Lanka
Many ‘Wild Life Tours in Sri Lanka are available to give you that feel of excitement of adventure through wild forests and reserves where only the mighty beasts live, among the popular places are the Yala National Park, Kumana, Wilpattu and Minneriya National Parks. You can book a day tour or book yourself an exciting night safari tour of the wildlife National Parks. You can book many of the cabins or lodges that are freely available in these wild life sanctuaries and be with nature and the creatures of the forest. Enjoy the night life of the wilds as they come out for a cool drink of water from the many pools of water and lagoons, or may be come out for a night of hunting with their prey. Be fascinated at what you may get to see from your cool lodge or tree house, may be a deer or two, some wild rabbits, poking their heads out cautiously against the enemy, a leopard or two, wild elephants as they come to drink at the water hole. All this and more you will be able to see if you take on a night of wild safari tours.
Enjoy the food and beverages served at these lodges, while you relax in tub of whirling warm water as you wait for the rare creatures to put in an appearance at your door step. It is advisable if you can book your holiday tour during the peak animal season, when you will be able to see many of these creatures in herds and packs come out at night.
Be it a herd of elephants you want to see on your wild safari or whale watching in the mighty coastal seas it will be a pretty exciting excursion for you and your family. Get to see local and migrating birds, colorful tropical birds in the rain forests and other bird sanctuaries to be found on this island. The rare plant and flora. You can chose from the many wild safari tours that are suitable for you. Have no fears as there are many hotels, lodges and cabins for you to stay as well as tents for hire for a night or two of exciting and amazing camping among the wild creatures and under inky blue skies of Sri Lanka. Get to meet some of the Veddah community people also called the indigenous people, and their ways of life in the forests.
Among the most popular wild life parks are:
- Yala National Park
- Udawalawe National Park
- Wilpattu National Park
- Wasgamuwa National Park
- Minneriya National Park
- Bundala National Park
- Kumana National Park and forest reserve
- Gal Oya Sanctuaries famous for birds
- Horton Plains for lots of wild life and rare species of birds and other creatures
Conclusion
To end a descriptive paragraph, examples places of Sri Lanka are only some of the most gorgeous and must-visit places for everyone! There anyone can find a great place for vacation. Both active and 'resort' people will find spots that will fill them with pleasure and happy memories.
