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Sri Lanka

Pearl of Indian Ocean


Why I Love Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, often called as the 'Pearl of


the Indian Ocean, is a sultry island off
Southern tip of India. Its a place dotted
with virgin islands, ancient Buddhist
temples and luxuriant green hill covered
with tea gardens and exotic wildlife. Sri
Lanka tourism offers something for
everyone with many cultures, world
famous spicy food, exotic fruits, animals
and mesmerizing islands.
Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy This
Buddhist temple is a part of royal palace
complex declared as World Heritage Site
by UNESCO. Even after multiple bomb
blast, this temple stands up supremely
without even a scratch.
Best
Sigiriya, Central Province Sri Lankans
places consider this Sigiriya as the Eight wonder
to visit of the world. This ancient rock fortress
represents the historical value and
in cultural excellence of the country.
Sri Cave Temple Dambulla, Central Sri Lanka
Lanka Also known as the Golden Temple of
Dambulla should be intergral part of your
Sri Lanka tour packages. About 80 caves
are present and the most fascinating part
of these caves are the statues and the
paintings describe the stories of the life
of Lord Buddha.
Khan Clock Tower, Colombo Khan Clock
Tower is huge white structure built with a
enormously large Clock is considered to
be architectural masterpiece.

Bentota Beach Bentota beach is


Best famous for exciting water sports like
places scuba diving, deep sea fishing, kayaking,
wind surfing and water skiing. For
to visit adventure enthusiast, this beach is highly
recommended.
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Sri Arugam Bay Beach Arugam Bay Beach
is world famous for surfing. Surfers from
Lanka around the world visit this Beach in Sri
Lanka to enjoy the breathtaking surfing
experience

Temple of the Tooth This temple is


considered to be the most important
Buddhist shrine of the world. The relic of
Best things to do in Sri
Lanka
Enjoy wildlife safari in Yala West National Park .

River rafting in Kitugala on the banks of river


Kelani.

Take Colombo Tea and Herb Tour.

Watch the mischievous dolphins from cruise.

Fancy Scuba Diving and Snorkelling in Bar Reef .

Visit Kasgoda Turtle Hatchery to see rare species


of Turtles .

Trekking and Rock Climbing in Bambarakanda.

. Visit to sacred city of Polonnaruwa.


Sri Lanka is a year-round destination
with separate two monsoon seasons.
This creates a lot of confusion
regarding when to visit.

Best 1. January - April (South) Sri


Time Lanka is basking in sunshine and dry
all over these months perfect for
To enjoying warm and lovely beaches.
Visit May - July (East) This season is the
Sri gentle of the two monsoon with
mainly short showers that tend to
Lanka pass quickly but Beaches in the East
are dry perfect for relaxing.

1. Best Season December - April


December is a great month to travel
when the monsoon winds down with
hot and dry weather. Christmas and
New Year's Eve is celebrated with
How to reach Sri Lanka

By Air Sri Lanka is an island and therefore one can


only reach by flights. Bandaranaike International
Airport in Colombo capital city of Sri Lanka is only
airport in the country. Regular flights from
Bangalore, Thiruvananthpuram and Chennai are
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