The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which operates under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNESCO), classifies places of scientific, cultural or other such significance as "UNESCO World Heritage Sites". UNESCO has declared eight such sites in Sri Lanka as World Heritage Sites.
Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country with a very proud history of Buddhism. That is why there is a large number of Buddhist thinkers all over the country. We have created this page to make it easier for you to find information about your favorite place if you are a tourist who likes to visit religious places in Sri Lanka. It also includes places of interest for Hindu and Islamic Catholic religions.
Camping in natural areas is another wonderful experience you can get while touring Sri Lanka. There are plenty of natural places to camp throughout the island. At your discretion we have categorized them as follows.