About Sri Lanka
The “Perfect holiday” is not hard to find in this lovely island filled with endless splendor and charm. From Pristine beaches to wildlife to culture and heritage to the cool climes in the hill country, Sri Lanka is filled with places to explore. May it be the ideal honeymoon destination for a newlywed couple or an activity packed holiday for friends or simply a chance to explore another country; Sri Lanka is an island which will surpass your highest expectations.
Famous for its beaches, the soft shores of this tropical island take two colours as you go along the coast, while the southern end of the island boasts soft golden shores, the Eastern area’s pristine white beaches are unparalleled in its beauty. The word “stunning” doesn’t begin to describe the wide expanse of turquoise Blue Ocean which beholds you along the coast. No matter which corner of the island you choose to go, endless beach activities await you. From boat rides to diving and snorkeling to surfing or simply laying on the soft sand soaking up the golden rays, these locations will provide you with the perfect beach holiday.
Sri Lanka Holidays is unlike any other tourist destination. Sri Lanka, the drop pearl or a pear shaped tropical Island of green plains and blue mountains is located a mere 30km over the Palk Strait, at the southern tip of the Indian sub continent. Sunk in the 30km of shallow sea in between the headlands, is a treacherous strand of coral reefs and sandbanks: Adams Bridge. 1700 km of palm fringed golden sands, swept by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, run along the perimeter of the island. The interior is shrouded in luxurious vegetation exhibiting all shades and tones of green. In the broadest part, slightly tilted towards the south-west, is the one and only mountain mass of the emerald isle, defining the compact Central Highlands (a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Peak Wilderness Protected Area which encompasses Matterhorn shaped Adams Peak Mount Sri Pada, the sacred crown of Sri Lanka; the subtropical montane evergreen Horton Plains National Park or rather Lady Hortons Plains; the Knuckles Conservation Forest or magnificent Dumbara Hills formed in the shape of a steadfast clenched fist straddling parts of the districts of Kandy and Matale), the source of the rivers flowing out in radial pattern to the sea, on the way enriching the thousands of ancient man-made irrigation reservoirs of the plains. The mountains of Sri Lanka exhibit distinct grandeur in the landscape: there are few countries where the high land and low land are so cleanly demarcated.
Places of Interest
Temple of Tooth Relic
This 17th century built temple of tooth relic is the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. In this two storey building the upper flower in which the sacred tooth relic is enshrined in a gem-studded golden casket. Millions of devotees have venerated this sacred relic.kandy is the last kingdom of Sri lanka.
The Elephant Orphanage Pinnawela
Established 1975 by the Sri Lanka Wildlife department Pinnawala Elephant orphanage is a sanctuary for rescued and injured from wild. Tourist from all around the world visits this palace to see these magnificent animals. Around 30 elephants were born since 1984.
Colombo City
Situated 34 km from the International Air Port Colombo is a fascinating city. It is still the commercial center of Sri Lanka which is filled with shopping centers and all modern facilities. The city has developed through several phases in to a modern city.
The Hill Country of Sri Lanka
Nuwara Eliya
The hill country of Sri Lanka is exceptionally beautiful. The mountains of the hill country have a gorgeous rolling tea plantations and breathtaking waterfalls. Climate of this region stays cool and calm through out the year.
Do something different – Play Golf in Sri Lanka
Golf courses
Sri Lanka has 4 beautiful Golf courses although it is not very popular sport. Two Golf clubs are located Colombo one Kandy and the fourth one in Nuwera Eliya and all these Golf clubs are built with 18 holes
Playing Golf is the best way to spend the time leisurely. If you are not an Expert do not worry, the Golf Clubs serves for both learners and for Experts and also you can get the equipment from the Club house as well.
Arts and Craft of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a rich country with varied heritage of traditional arts and craft. The colorful handicrafts are made out of natural indigenous raw materials by craftsman and women who’s skills are passed by generations to generation. Sri Lankan handicrafts have been able to successfully combine with modern designs, trends and colors. It shows a higher degree of specialization among the regain for its raw materials and for its patterns making them very popular among tourists.Sinharaja Rain Forest – learn about virgin rain forest
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Walk through the green canopy while experiencing the magnificent wild life, breathtakingly beautiful streams, rivers, flora and fauna. A visit to Sri Lanka’s last undisturbed virgin rain forest will give you a lifetime experience.
Located in South-west of Sri Lanka it covers an area of 23000 archers. This wet evergreen forest is home to thousand of endemic plants and animal species. It is found that the 75% of the plants are endemic in Sinharaja.
Bio Diversity in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a paradise island with remarkable bio diversity. The magnitude of bio diversity is very high in Sri Lanka to its proportions. Because of this, Sri Lanka is ranked as the 10th highest in its bio diversification. Although Sri Lanka is a tropical island which is close to the equator the geographical change is dramatic.
The Land of Gems – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is ranked as the top five gem-bearing nations in the world for its greatest concentration of gems most parts of the island. All types of gems such as Blue & Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pathmaraga, and Star Ruby & Star Sapphire are found here specially the city Ratnapura literary the meaning is ‘gem city’.
Beaches in sri lanka
Sri Lanka, an island floating in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. Endowed with over a thousand miles of beautiful golden beaches fringed with coconut palms. A large percentage of Sri Lankan hotels and resorts are located along the seacoast. The main attraction for the most part is on the beaches and the resorts and less on the nearby towns and villages.
Wildlife of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is ranked amongst the world’s twenty five biodiversity hot spots. As a country with high rate of endemism it has many faunal groups including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians which you can not find anywhere in the world. It is world renowned as one of the best places to watch elephants and leopards for nature enthusiastic and photographers.
The finest island of its size in the world
Marco Polo described Sri Lanka as “the finest island of its size in the world” , truly Sri Lanka is a paradise. Sri Lanka is an attractive holiday destination as for its size and for the diversity. It is about 500 kilometers from North to South and it is about 200 kilometers from East to West within this space you can find beautiful golden sandy beaches, cool upcountry, greenish rolling tea plantations, colorful coral gardens, world heritage sites and pilgrim sites and most of all generous friendly people of Sri Lanka.
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