Srilanka, the pearl of Indian Ocean

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You may give various reasons why you chose a certain country as your

holiday destination.

Not many places can fulfill all your desires, but there is one country which

can boast to offer you many.

It is a tear shaped small island, yet a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean

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A world of colorful experience waiting to be unwailed

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A Tourists Paradise: Scenery, Adventure, Wild life, Sun and Fun, Historical interests, World Class Hotels, Best Cuisine, Fo lk dance, Art & Craft and

a different culture yet smiling people: A land which can cater to all your needs .


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Wood dwellings build over tranquil lake in the secluded woodlands. Away from the hustle bustle of the cities, surroundings at its calmest

behavior, nature reserves provide the craved desire for relaxation and peace.


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A nation with a 2500 years well chronicled history, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Seegiriya provide ample evidence of a proud past, and the

marvels of ancient engineering.


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Most visitors would like to see Elephants in their wild habitat. But may not forget the sights of Peacocks, leopards, boars, monkeys, dear,

crocodiles and a variety of beautiful birds.


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Some called it the Granary Isle. Ancient kings built hundreds of lakes as water reservoirs contemplating self-sufficiency in Agriculture. Take a walk

on the bank of a lake in an evening, it will be a different and colorful experience altogether


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Or relax on a bench nearby or sit down under a shade of tree and feel that cool winds which refresh you body and the serenity that enlivens your

spirit.


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If you visit during May-August, dont forget the Rose Garden at Haggala Botanical garden where the rarest Roses are grown. Fromthere, Its only

a 20 minute drive to Nuwara Eliya Gardens, the most alluring where flowers blooms in thousands. If your desire to see very old trees in one

place or various plants planted by world renown dignitaries, then Peradeniya garden, the biggest in Sri Lanka, is the place.


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Go out of the way, enter into the mystic world of forest, little fauna, huge flora, flowing crystal clear water and beams of lights, the mind will fill

with nothing but admiration. Reverence for nature would be a novel idea that would slowly springs up in your mind.

Evergreen land with rain forests


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Breath taking views, misty mountains, cloudy skies and the height will call the desire for transcendent experience. Through the slowly

disappearing mist, you would find a panoramic view that would simply hypnotize you.

A land of luxuriant vegetation


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Garnered with unique surroundings, the silky white flowing beauties, will provide magnificent views . Hear the musical flow of water -

Concentrate on the sight and sound, the natural healing process will begin.

Paradise isle with numerous Water Falls


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Hiking about the hills

Bio diversity: Its the land where cool, cold and warm temperatures can be reached within few hours.Unlike Europe which may be limited to a

hundred of trees and plants, here you may find thousands of varieties, of which specific plants being adapted to specific climatic conditions.

Visit Botanical gardens at Peradeniya/Haggala/Nuwara Eliya & Gampaha or get into the Sinharaja Rainforest.


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Naturally painted landscapes

Numerous Fountains welling up from the mountains and streams that wet the low lands providing energy to the lush growth of flora, it is all

evident from the heights.


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Related to a proud History

Ruins of Palaces, temples, bathing ponds built in stones, structures and sculptures are true reminiscence of past glory.


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A land of magnificent Sunsets

Arthur C. Clarke describes Sri Lanka as the best place from which to view the universe. Lonely Planet calls the island a universe in itself.


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A continental Transit

Painted Strokes and EgretsMinneriya National Park. The land is is not only a habitat to a hundreds of local species, but a favorite rest for the

birds on continental flights.


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Landscapes with unsurpassed beauty


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Knuckles Forest Reserve.


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Knuckles Forest Reserve

Lush green vegetations, pristine waters and varieties of stream water habitats will enliven the hearts and souls who watch them. Never ending,

communication between birds which come in various colors and sizes would make you want to be among them.


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Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Golden sands, ever blue sea, east or west the isle provides ample rest. Negombo, Hikkaduwa (Coral Gardens), Bentota and Unawatuna are the

most famous tourist beach resorts. If you need the experience in isolation find hundred of remote places along the coastline with tourist

facilities.


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Trincomalee is one of the biggest natural harbors in the world. Located in the North East, destined to be a tourist hotspot after long years of

isolation.

Sun and Fun unlimited


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Eco friendly hotelsConcept realized here

Amagical experience, tailor made to fulfill your desires and a world of memories: Sri Lanka, the Pearl of Indian Ocean awaiting you.


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BEST WILDLIFE SPOTS

Uda WalaweGrass Land, thorn scrub,

elephant, deer, buffalo, boar

WilpattuJungle, Scrub, Saltgrass,

elephant, leopard, bear, deer, crocodiles

BundalaLagoon, birds, elephant,

flamingo

Gal Oya _ Grassland, evergreen forest,

deer, elephant, bear, leopard, buffalo

KumanaBird sanctuary

SinharajaRainforest, langur, bird

MinneriyaReservoir, grassland,

evergreen forest, elephant

KaudullaTank, forest, elephant, bird

Horton PlainsGrassland, forest , bear,

monkey, sambar, horned lizards

YalaGrassland, jungle, lagoon,

mangrove, swamp, elephant, bear,

leopard, buffalo, eagle, flamingo,

corocodile

ANCIENT KINGDOMS

DO NOT MISS

Ruins of palaces, temples and

pleasure gardens of Anuradhapura

Rock temples, caves and painted

murals at Dambulla

Tantric carvings, Palaces at

Polonnaruwa and Nalanda

Mysterious ruins at Ritigala

The Frescoes, mirror walls and lion

paws at Sigiriya rock fortress

Historical References to the land: Ramayana, Arabian Nights and some would argue in the book of Genesis are given references

to Sri Lanka


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If you want to see wild life: 100 plus National Parks

including; Yala, Wilpatthu, Minneriya, Udawalawe, Gal

Oya and Elephant Orphanage at Kegalla the best.

If you are looking for Sun and Fun: Negombo, Galle,

Aluthgama, Bentota, Hikkaduwa are specialties.

Marine life: Coral Gardens at Hikkaduwa

Waterfalls, Rivers, Flowers and Scenary: Kandy, Nuwara

Eliya and Bandarawela

Historical Interests: Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and

Seegirya

Old Rock paintings and Arts: Seegiriya, Dambulla, Varana

Bird Sanctuary: Kumana, Bundala, Kumana

If your specialty is sight scenery: All the country is open to

you.

Rainforest: Sinharaja

Colonial ambience: Negombo, Galle, Colombo, Nuwara

Eliya

Surfing, Scuba diving & Deep Sea fishing: Galle, Mirissa

Ayruvedic Treatment: Negombo

Golf: Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

Mountain Forest Sanctuary: Knuckles Mountain range

Sailing: Weligama, Kalutara


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OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST

Turtle HatcheryBentota, Kosgoda

Water RaftingKitulgala

Tea GardensNuwara Eliya

Boat RidingBalapitiya

Elephant OrphanageKegalle

Spice GardenKegalle

Gem PitsRathnapura

Adams PeakHatton

Temple of the ToothKandy

Lake viewsAnuradhapura

TOP ATTRACTIONS NEAR BEACHES

The Caribbean vibe of Hikkaduwas cafes, bars, surf and

crazy parities

Unawatunas secluded bay, still waters and magical sunsets

Negombos churches, golden sands and seafood restaurants

Kosgoda: Marine conservation sites

Dutch Fort at Galle

Ambalangodas craft shops

The white sands and untouched tranquility of Mirissa,

Tangalle and Weligama

The East, a whole coast line yet to open again.

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