Attractions Sri
Lanka, a Travel Guide to Sri Lanka
Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia,
the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to
the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism
still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and
unspoilt.
Few places in the world can offer the traveller such a remarkable
combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating
cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact
location. Within a mere area of65, 610 kilometres lie 8 UNESCO World
Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometres of coastline - much of it pristine
beach - 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife,
nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical
gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that
extends back to over 2,500 years.
This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib,
Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Ceylan and Ceylon.
Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!.
Top Attractions and Things to Do in Sri Lanka
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Adventure
Sri Lank is a superb place for adventurous tourist
who love to do some adventure sports. There are ample
opportunities for tourist to experience several adventure
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Attractions
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Beaches
Sri Lanka is a paradise of unlimited sun, sea, sand and surf
all year round. Sri Lanka is never out of season for a beach
holiday. There is always some part of the beach that has
friendly and warm waters...
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Fauna and
Flora
The Ecology of Sri Lanka is unique,
caused by its geographical position and by its geological and
climatic history. The island is one of the world's bio-diversity
hot-spots... READ MORE
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Mountains
Sri Lanka’s Mountains were formed over many millions
of years. The middle of the country comprises a large upland
plain that is edged on its southern and round to its...
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Tea
Country
It is little wonder that, with over 3000 kilometres
of coastline, South Africa should possess some of the world’s
finest and most beautiful beaches...
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Waterfalls
The island is blessed with 103 rivers and rushing down rocky
precipices forming a number of roaring waterfalls of various
shapes and heights, all ending up loosing the momentum at the
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Weddings
Sri Lanka is an exotic tropical wedding
destination with the ideal romantic Indian Ocean beach setting
you have in your dreams... READ MORE
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Wildlife
Sri Lanka has a rich and exotic variety of wildlife.
The jungles of Sri Lanka abound in a variety of wildlife, which
is surprising for an island of its size in the tropics...
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Anuradhapura:
Anuradhapura,is one of the
ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, world famous for its well
preserved ruins of the Great Sri Lankan Civilization. The
city now a UNESCO heritage site, lies 205 km north of the
current capital Colombo in the North Central Province of Sri
Lanka.
Polonnaruwa:
The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was
first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who
defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country
once more under a local leader.
Kandy:
Kandy is the
English name for the city of Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura) in
the centre of Sri Lanka. It is the capital of the Central
Province and Mahanuvara District. It lies in the midst of hills
in the Kandy Valley which crosses an area of tropical
plantations, mainly tea.
Nuwara
Eliya:
The town was founded by
Samuel Baker as a hill retreat for the British during the
colonial era, where typical English pastimes including fox
hunting, polo and cricket were played.
Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period,
and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the
colonial style.
Galle:
Galle is a town situated on
the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle
was known as Gimhathiththa (although Ibn Batuta in the 14th
century refers to it as Qali) before the arrival of the
Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the
island.
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