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About Sri Lanka

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ABOUT SRILANKA

Sri Lanka is known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean. It lies like a tiny teardrop in the Indian Ocean just in the tip of Indians’ South Coast. With 65,000 square kilometers of land. Sri Lanka has a population of 22 million, with a tropical climate, lush green forest, and rich history.

Known for its white- sanded beaches and turquoise sea, its abundance of rare wild- Life and rich foliage, its precious gem mines, its rolling hills carpeted with the best tea in the world, and its rich history and cultural heritage, Sri Lanka is a breath- taking get-away

Things to do in Sri Lanka

Jeep Safari

Safari into Sri Lankan Jungles with well-experienced and courtiers Elephant Trackers in Safari Jeeps and Do Camping in Jungles of Sri Lanka

Whale Watching

The ever-smiling, mischievous dolphins will put on a show while some of the oldest and the largest sea creatures, the humpback and the blue whales, will nonchalantly glide past you, when you embark on a whale/ dolphin watching excursion off the Southern, Eastern or the West coast of Sri Lanka. The ideal locations for whale watching would be Dondra Point (accessible from Galle, Hikkaduwa and Mirissa) and Trincomalee while the sea off Kalpitiya teems with an abundance of dolphins

Ancient Culture and Architecture

Sri Lanka has great locations for an art lover, ancient paintings, sculpture and huge rock statues built by art loving Kings of Sri Lanka. Visit Worlds 8th wonder Sigiriya a technical city of ancient times built on a solid rock by King Kashyapa. See Kandy Temple of Tooth Relic of Load Buddha, Polonnawruwa Rock Temple, Anuradhapura Dagobas, Kelaniya, Gangarama, Ridi Vihara and many other locations.

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving along the many destinations in west, south and east coast reefs and wrecks. If you are not yet a diver you can get a training in four days in a Sri Lankan Professional Diving School by the Beach. Spend your day in Diving and at beach. Make videos, photography or write.

Adventure Sports

if you like Adventure Travel around the country with Biking, Canoeing, White Water Rafting, Water Sports, Surfing, Horse Riding, Para Gliding, Rock Climbing, Cliff Abseiling that increase your adrenaline flow

Nature Trails

Sri Lanka has greatest in Nature, Hidden in the mountains and misty hills. Trek through trails used only by travelers who love nature

10 Reasons to visit Sri Lanka

  1. There are loads of new luxury hotels
  2. Its the best place to see the Asian leopard
  3. It has miles of unspoiled beaches (Marble beach, Nilaveli beach, Pasikuda beach &, etc.)
  4. It is home to five out of the world’s seven turtle species
  5. The atmosphere is relaxed
  6. The tea plantations are beautiful
  7. Seafood is plentiful, delicious, and cheap
  8. Whales and dolphins thrive in coastal waters
  9. There are 34,000 years of history
  10. Asian elephants live at a higher density here than anywhere else (Pinnawela elephant orphanage, The Elephant freedom project at hiruwaduna &, etc.)

Festival

With a population composed with many a races and religions, Sri Lanka is never short of festivals and celebrations. Every month brings…

Essence

Despite its fame as a resplendent island and a leading tourist destination, the secret of Sri Lanka’s attraction lies with its people.…

Scenic

Sri Lanka is filled with romantic landscapes, governed by rising mountains, lush forests, ocean like tanks and gushing waterfalls, that it was…

Bliss

Sri Lanka had continued to inspire and heal many who travelled to its shores ever since its existence was known to the…

Wild

Despite its small size Sri Lanka boasts of one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world whether in plants…

Thrills

With varying climates and Geography packed into a small island Sri Lanka offers a range of adventures from the top of the…

Heritage

With a history expanding over 3000years, Sri Lanka holds some of world’s ancient cities including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Digamadulla; their once glorious…

Pristine

With nearly 1600 km of of palm fringed Coastline baked to perfection surrounding the country Sri Lanka is the ideal destination for…