Mainly named as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka as a small
island has many names which people call; Serendib, Ceylon, Teardrop of
India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Pearl of the Orient are some
of those beautiful names. This colorful collection reveals its richness
and beauty, and the intensity of affection which it has evoked in
visitors.
Head for the rolling hill country to escape the heat of the plains in
the cool of tea plantations. The entire island is abundantly filled with
bird life, and intriguingly unusual animals like Elephants
and leopards are not uncommon. The most important thing is, the people
are friendly, very hospitable, the food is delicious and costs are low.
?Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in the entire world? ? Marco Polo
This will be true to you if you explore the country?s authentic ecstasies. What ever it takes to amuse you in you?re your holiday in Sri Lanka is just a breath away. If it is, Beaches; the coastal stretch south of Colombo offers palm-lined sandy expands as far as the eye can see. If it is, Culture; Try the Kandyan dances, a procession of elephants or the masked devil dances. Or if it is the Ruins; you?ll find enough ancient and inspiring architecture in the cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to satisfy that inner archaeologist.
?Sri Lanka the finest island of its size in the entire world? ? Marco Polo
This will be true to you if you explore the country?s authentic ecstasies. What ever it takes to amuse you in you?re your holiday in Sri Lanka is just a breath away. If it is, Beaches; the coastal stretch south of Colombo offers palm-lined sandy expands as far as the eye can see. If it is, Culture; Try the Kandyan dances, a procession of elephants or the masked devil dances. Or if it is the Ruins; you?ll find enough ancient and inspiring architecture in the cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to satisfy that inner archaeologist.
Poya Festival
A long line of lights illuminates the path to the summit of Adam's Peak during the Poya Festival in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. This mountainous, mist-draped realm has long been popular with backpackers and other adventurers for its tea plantations and rain forest preserves. The Central Highlands recently were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
Dambulla Cave Temple
The cave monastery of Dambulla, a World Heritage site, has five sanctuaries and is the largest, best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.
Temple of the Tooth
In the northern part of the Central Highlands lies the historic town of Kandy and its 18th-century Temple of the Tooth, an important Buddhist shrine.
Leopard
A leopard (Panthera pardus) rests in tree in Yala National Park. Located on the southern coast of the island, Yala is Sri Lanka's most visited and second largest national park.
Grand Hotel
Pristine grounds surround the Grand Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.
