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Sri Lanka "a land of smiling people
and a land like no other" has something to offer
everyone.
For countless centuries its fragrant spices,
priceless gems, legendary beauty, sublime culture
and friendly people have captivated royals, poets,
traders, empire builders and admirers....
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Adventure Tourism
Sri Lanka Is an adventure lover's dream.
Sri Lanka offers a wide choice of outdoor activities
such as mountain climbing, biking, trekking/camping,
hiking, cycling, cave trek, white water rafting,
sailing, skiing, deep sea fishing, canoeing/kayaking,
diving, bird watching, wild life viewing (bird,
wildflower & botanical treks, butterfly watching)
Air taxi service - World trusted Cessna Amphibian
aircraft will take tourists from Bandaranaike
International Airport / Ratmalana Domestic Air
Port to destinations such as - Trincomalee, Anuradhapura,
Hingurakgoda, Koggala, Bentota, and Kandy.
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| Sports Tourism
Cricket, Tennis, Golf: Water Sports, Motor Racing
and many more......
Cricket -Sri Lanka has made its mark in the international
arena for cricket. Many international tournaments
are held in Sri Lanka.
Golf- Three fine 18-hole courses are available
for visitors. The Royal Colombo one of Asia's
oldest, Nuwara EIiya course at an elevation of
1890m also considered as one of the best in Asia,
and the Victoria course near Kandy overlooking
the sweeping waters of the Victoria reservoir
are well maintained to international standards.
Water based sport- wind surfing, water skiing,
surfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkelling,
speed - boat, canoeing, water polo, banana boat,
jet scooter and fun tube riding.
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| Eco Tourism
World's tenth richest biodiversity location
in the world
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| Nature
We offer everything from misty mountains to
tropical rainforests to wildlife sanctuaries
to lush waterfalls for the nature lovers
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Rainforest - Sinharaja,
Sri Lanka's last remaining rainforest is as multi
layered with vegetation as the Congo or the Amazon.
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Mountains – Pidurutalagala,
Sri Lanka's highest mountain of 2524m, Hunasgiriya,
Knuckles, Haputale,
Namunukula, Madulsima, Rakwana, Kirigalpoththa,
Totapolakanda, Adam's Peak are enticing
challenges. The Horton plains plateau, s secluded
wilderness sanctuary 2130m high, offers an
unforgettable view.
Waterfalls - Diyaluma (170m. -
Sri Lanka’s highest perennial waterfall and
the world's 6th highest), Bambarakande (241m) Ramboda,
Aberdeen, Devon, St. Clair, Dunhinda, Rawana Ella
adds dramatic beauty.
Wildlife sanctuaries - safari
parks at Yala, Wiipattu, Wasgamuwa and Udawalwe,
Kumana bird sanctuary and turtle hatchery of the
west coast are popular tourist attractions.
Horton Plains National Park, Knuckles forest reservation,
Hakgala gardens, Tangamalai,
Udawattekelle, Kalani Valley forest reserve are
rich biodiversity sites with picturesque landscape.
Botanical gardens- Royal Botanical
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Unspoilt Beaches
Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by 1600 km of beautiful
tropical beaches on the southern, western, eastern
and northern shores.
Religious Tourism and Heritage
Sri Lanka has a documented history, spread over 2500
years. Five centuries before Christ, Sri Lanka was
a land throbbing with vitality and well-ordered civilization.
Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa,
Yapahuwa, and Kandy, are a few of the heritage sites.
Six of Sri Lanka's historical sites are declared
as World heritage sites by the UNESCO.
In 247 B.C. Buddhism was brought to Sri Lanka by
Arahat Mahinda, son of Buddhist Emperor Asoka of
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Anuradhapura is Sri Lanka's first
capital founded during 4th century B.C.
Religious places include Ruwanwelisaya, Jetawanaramaya,
Abayagiriya,
Sculptures - Isurumuniya lovers
Sri Maha Bodhiya one of the oldest chronicled trees
in the world.
Polonnaruwa- The capital from 11-13
centuries A.D. blends South Indian Hindi culture
with Sinhala artistry resembled in rock shrines such
as Gal Viharaya, circular ruins such as Vatadage,
lakes such as the" Parakkrama Samudraya", gigantic
Buddha statues and granite sculptures.
Sigiriya a world heritage site at the centre of the
cultural triangle is a magnificent fortress, with
swimming pools, fabulous landscaping, stunning frescoes
and mirror walls, constructed in the 5th century
A.D. by King Kashayapa, is considered the eight wonder
of the world.
Mihintale- 7 miles east of Anuradhapura,
is regarded as the cradle of Buddhism.
Kandy - The last capital of the
Sinhala kings is a living record to a magnificent
past. The main attraction is the Dalada Maligawa,
the temple of the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.
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Health Tourism
Sri Lanka indigenous medicine harbours secret cures
and home remedies for rest and relaxation and better
living. Ayurvedha comes from a 3000 year old tradition
of health and healing.
Meditation, medicated massage, herbal saunas, lotus
spa, steam baths, herbal therapy & diet, are
available at Tourist Hotels.
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Festivals
The festivals of the four main religions
are celebrated in Sri Lanka. The Sri Pada pilgrimage,
Thai Pongol, Duruthu Perahera (Kelani Raja Maha Vihara
perahera), Navam perahera (Gangaramaya temple) Sinhala
Tamil New year, Wesak, Poson, Kandy Esala perahera
(Asia's grandest traditional pageant parade for 10
nights to honour the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha),
Bellanwila (Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara), Kataragama
Festival, Vel, Munneswaram Udappuwa and Nallur Festival,
Devinuwara (Dondra) Festival, Deepavali, Ramazan,
Christmas, Madhu and Thalawila Festivals.
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Shopping, fun & entertainment
Sri Lanka is a shopping destination. Designer clothes
manufactured in Sri Lanka are available at reasonable
prices in and around Colombo. Plenty of souvenir
shops selling wood carvings, ceramic, handlooms,
colourful batiks, gem stones - blue sapphires,
rubies, alexandrite, amethyst, garnets are also
available island wide.
With the rapid westernization of the city, nightclubs,
casinos and pubs can be seen in every corner of the
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Did you Know?
All these tourist attractions are just 3 hours away
from KLIA and the national carrier Sri Lankan Air
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