Sri Lanka contains about 24 wildlife reserves, these are home to a wide range of native species such as elephants, leopard, sloth bear, the unique small loris, a verity of deer, the purple faced leaf monkey, the endangered wild boar, porcupines and ant-eaters.
Sri Lanka has always been a place that refreshes not just the mind and body, but also the soul and spirit. And for thousands of years, the most popular method used to restore and rejuvenate tired bodies and weary souls has been Ayurveda the oldest...
Sri Lanka is in the forefront of this endeavor and is an ideal destination of eco tourism with a wealth of activities for the whole family. From nature trails, hiking, cycling, bird watching, photography or wild life safaris are just the beginning of the list.
Sri Lanka's Cultural triangle is situated in the centre of the island and covers an area which includes the World Heritage cultural sites of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, the Ancient City of Sigiriya, the Ancient City of Dambulla and the Sacred City of Kandy.
Mist-shrouded mountains, rolling tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and quaint hilltop villages - these are some of the aspects of the enchanting hill country, which rises to over 2,500m in the island's central heartland. A 125km distance by car or rail from Colombo...
Sri Lanka's equivalent of the Maldives, with never-ending white sandy beaches, coral islands and shimmering blue seas, the east coast is distinctly different from the coastal areas of the rest of the island.
One of the most beautiful coastal areas located in the island, the north western peninsular area of KALPITIYA in the Puttalam district of Sri Lanka is remarkably untouched by tourism. But for those lucky enough to visit, there's a plethora of things to see and do!
The South Coast of Sri Lanka consists of major beach attractions such as Bentota, Ahungalla, Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa, Matara and Tangalle which are long been the heaven for tourists visiting Sri Lanka.
The North east coast beaches contrast with the more tourist-frequented west and south coast destinations. The simple beauty of the white sands and calm ocean during the "season" is what you get on the east coast.
Rock fortress of Sigiriya - A mighty 600 ft high rock-fortress of a 5th century King Kassapa is famous for its entrancingly beautiful frescoes which are found in a sheltered pocket of the rock. One cannot fail to marvel at the masterful ....
Of South Asia's port cities, Sri Lanka's Galle – pronounced "Gaul" - is remarkable due to its extensive maritime history, international trading links and threefold colonial domination, which led to a diverse and shifting ethnic composition.
Located in the foothills of the central highlands around the banks of a picturesque lake, steeped in history, and possessing a salubrious climate, Kandy is Sri Lanka's renowned second city. In many ways, however, Kandy is more important than the true capital,
Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka spread along the shore of the Indian Ocean for some miles; and the place where business and commerce begin and end.