Tuesday 1 October 2013

Srilanka Holiday

A country of unspoilt natural beauty, Sri Lanka, located in the Indian Ocean is a divine tourist destination. A Sri Lanka Holiday gives you a completely fulfilling and enriching experience with the variety that it offers to its visitors.
Explore the history of Buddhism and visit ancient and important places related to Buddhism like the Stupas, monasteries and museums, soak up the cultural heritage, relax around the lovely beaches or explore its marvellous landscapes. A Holiday in Sri Lanka will definitely leave you richer than before in terms of your experience and good times that you’ve had in your lifetime.

With a history of more than 2500 years, this beautiful country boasts of 8 UNESCO declared World Heritage Sites, coastline stretching as long as 1330 kms, numerous National Parks and Tea Estates, and other beautiful landscapes like waterfalls, gardens and cultural sites. So depending upon your interest and budget you can choose an appropriate Sri Lanka Holiday package. Some of the common packages available are –


Package that covers the ancient cities of Sir Lanka – Sri Lanka has a rich history going as back as 2500 years. You can choose to explore the same by visiting some of its ancient cities and historical sites like Anuradhapura and Mihintale. The very fact that this country houses 8 UNESCO declared World Sites is itself a testimony of its grand history. These 8 sites are the ancient cities of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura and Kandy, the Golden Temple of Dambulla, Galle and it forts, the Central Highlands and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. There are also numerous other towns and monasteries that holds historical importance in Buddhism.

Package that covers visit to the beaches – Sri Lanka has a coastline of more than 1300 kms along the Indian Ocean. Hence it’s boasts of some of the most beautiful beaches it the world. Alive with beautiful coral and hundreds of varieties of tropical fish, the beaches are stunningly beautiful. Some of the famous beaches of this country are the Hikkaduwa Beach, Ambalangoda Beach, Mount Lavina, Unawatuna, Bentota beach etc. Each one is unique and offers a totally out of the world experience.

Wildlife and natural spots – Sri Lanka has 9 national parks and seven bird sanctuaries which have around 43 varieties of endangered species. It also has waterfalls, water bodies, tea gardens and other natural wonders. Some of its famous waterfalls are the Devon falls, Laxapana Falls, Claire falls, Bopath falls etc.

A cultural package that lets you explore the fairs and festivals of Sri Lanka – with its multi ethnic society Sri Lanka celebrates a variety of festivals. Buddhism being its major religion numerous important Buddhist festivals are celebrated with grandeur. Some of its famous festivals are the National day, New Year’s Day, Kandy Esala Perahera, and Durutha Perahera among others.

You can also take an all inclusive Sri Lanka Holiday packages that will let you tour its modern and well as ancient cities, the beaches as well as wildlife and experience the festivals as well as its culture giving you a complete Sri Lankan Experience.

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