Lonely Planet: This is the country you must visit in 2019

Lonely Planet has come out with its new list of the best countries, cities, regions and cheap sites in 2019. We have already written about the city that came in first place, but in the top 10 countries, C & # 39; is a exotic destination that sits in the list.

Since the end of the civil war in 2009, Sri Lanka has imposed itself as an exciting holiday destination. In recent years, in particular, it has been noted that travel has been gaining momentum on social media and that more and more people have mentioned Sri Lanka as "the pearl of the Indian Ocean" and "as in the jungle book". There are many reasons for this.

According to Lonely Planet, unspoiled paradise beaches, incredible train tours, lush landscapes and ancient temples are part of it. In addition to adding exciting cuisine and incredible festivals, you'll find a destination hard to avoid.

Read our guide on Sri Lanka here!

This is the best hotel in Sri Lanka, according to Tripadvisor.

If you are thinking of booking a trip to the island, there are several cities and many attractions to see. It is advisable to take the capital Colombo as a starting point before exploring the rest of the island paradise. Are there 10 things you need to do in Sri Lanka, Lonely Planet has written a list about it:

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1.Gal Vihara

Religion plays an important role in the lives of local people. You will find many practicing Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and Muslims. It is not uncommon to see temples, Buddha statues, churches and mosques side by side. However, the biggest religion is Buddhism, which accounts for 70% of the population. And it is also clear on the biggest sites.

Gal Viharaya is a magnificent stone temple consisting of a group of Buddha statues built by King Parakramabahu in the 12th century. He was originally known as "Uttarama"; the northern monastery. The temple is located on the UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Polonnaruwa.

Here you live closest to Gal Vihara.

2.Abhayagiri Dagoba

It is one of the most complete ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the country. This is a stupa, which is a tomb for the preservation of relics for kings and distinguished people. This was built to King Vattagamini Abaya in the 1st century BC, and is the second largest island on the island.

Today, the Department of Archeology is trying to restore this stupa in its original form without destroying its archaeological value. The work was timid due to lack of funds. As you can see in the photo, the stupa is still covered with grass but still attracts many tourists.

Here you live nearby.

3.Lords Restaurant

Here they offer many different dishes designed to taste the varied tastes of the country plate you have chosen, such as Sri Lanka, Indians and Thais. Martin, the British owner, works on the ground and in the kitchen, making sure everything is in place. This is the only place in town where credit cards are accepted. And then the restaurant is voted best restaurant in the city of Negombo.

Read the reviews and book a table here.

Here you live the best of Negombo.

4. Kitchen Kitchen

One of the most beautiful restaurants in the country where 95% of the ingredients are sourced from Sri Lanka. The dishes are like art in themselves and are very compatible with Instagram. The menu includes black pork curry, seafood and lemon soup. The restaurant is located in the village of Unawatuna, famous for having one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Unawatuna Beach.

Read the reviews and book a table here.

These are the 10 best luxury hotels in Unawatuna.

5.Quadrangle

Quadrilateral i Polonnaruwa is a beautifully decorated holy place, and perhaps the most ornate building in Sri Lanka. In the southeast corner of Quadrangle, Vatadage, a circular building 18 meters in diameter, has four entrances leading to a central dagoba (sanctuary) with four seated Buddha images. The exterior walls are carved with images of lions, dwarves and lotuses. Each of the four entrances is decorated with gemstone, moonstone.

The 10 Best hotels in Polunnaruwa.

6. The end of the world

The end of the world is a must for those who want to hike in Sri Lanka. The view from the top of 880 meters is breathtaking. And on a clear day you can see the Udawalewe National Park, in the capital, Colombo, where you can go on an elephant safari. The top of the mountain is in the city Nuwara Eliya, known for its tea production and the highest mountain of Sri Lanka, Pidurutalagala at 2524 meters altitude.

Here are the top 10 luxury hotels in Nuwara Eliya.

7. Buduruwagala

Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consists of seven statues and belongs to the Mahayana Buddhist leadership. The statues date back to the 10th century. rea standing giant statue of Giant Buddha (at 15 meters and it is the highest on the island), still bears the traces of its original coat of orange color, which indicates that it has already been heavily painted. The temple is located in Yala National Park, in the Wellawaya area.

Here you live closer to the temple.

8. Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara

Twenty kilometers north of the city of Tangalle is the big mountain Mulkirigala. The stone houses here are made up of hollow examples of the third century. You can climb the mountain to see the large elongated Buddha statue and many other Buddha statues in the caves, as well as a dump on the top of the mountain.

15 hotels near Mulkirigala.

9. Kandasamy Kovil

The second largest religion in Sri Lanka is Hindu, which represents 12.6% of the population. Another temple that deserves to be collected is that of Vavuniya. she The Hindu temple has a very ornate tower and is one of Sri Lanka's five historic Hindu temples, dedicated to Shiva and built to protect the island from natural disasters. The temple houses the lingamet (Hindu ghost symbol) known as Swayambhu Lingam. The current structure dates back to 1952 and pilgrims from all over the country come here to pray.

Here you live closer to the temple.

10. Udawalawe National Park

You can not go to Sri Lanka without taking elephants. Uda Walawe National Park is one of the best places in the world to observe wild elephants. The national park consists of fields and forests and is also one of the best national parks of Sri Lanka.

Here you will find hotels near Udawalawe.

Do you have to go to the capital Colombo first? These are the 10 best hotels.

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Top 10 countries you must visit in 2019:

1. Sri Lanka

2. Germany

3. Zimbabwe

4. Panama

5. Kyrgyzstan

6. Jordan

7. Indonesia

8. Byelorussia

9. São Tomé and Príncipe

10. Belize