WHY SRI LANKA

Wonder of Asia

Sri Lanka can be sum up as a tropical island with golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a majestic past, lovely tea and warm smiles. This is the pearl of the Indian Ocean with beautiful sites and scenes bottled up in to a small island. Travel destinations in Sri Lanka provide a collection of holiday experiences from sun kissed beach holidays to a marathon of wildlife watching, adrenaline pumping adventure sports and pilgrimage to some of the oldest cities in the world.

The tropical climate with sandy beaches and incredible cuisine are some of the reasons to recognize Sri Lanka as a beautiful South Asian country, a popular tourist destination for holiday makers. The nation experiences two monsoon seasons which affect different parts of the country at different months. Therefore travellers can expect a sunny climate at any given time. The abundance of flora and fauna will take the tourists to a magical island in a fairytale. This small island is surrounded by sea on all sides boasts some of the perfect coastlines in Asia. The sandy unpolluted beaches stretching endlessly reflect the magical picturesque view of the island.

This is an Asia’s wildlife hotspot which boasts 26 national parks and two marine parks. Yala National Park features the highest density of leopards in the world, 215 species of birds, crocodiles and other reptiles while the coastline bordering the park is a nesting spot for five species of sea turtles.

Sri Lankan smiles, hospitality, spicy food, exotic fruits and sweetmeats found nowhere in the world. The blend of cultures living in Sri Lanka continues among a series of festivals throughout the year would be an ideal recipe for fun and leisure. It is the best place for those looking to immerse themselves in local culture; for certain must-visit spot for watersport and wildlife enthusiasts; and a haven for history admirers.