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The Pearl of the Indian Ocean or the tear drop of India, awaits your visit. Welcome to

Sri Lanka full of wonderful beaches, marvellous mountains, lush green forests, exciting wildlife, spectacular cities and ancient history, Sri Lanka has it al. this unique holiday destination has all the excitement and relaxation your heart desires. The island of paradise is the perfect place to leave your troubles behind and enjoy the magnificent wildlife or breathe taking views. Or if you’re looking for an active holiday then Sri Lanka has it all !

Colombo

Love the city life? Then Colombo the largest city on the island is perfect for you. If you as that is the population. With shopping till you drop in a wide variety of malls, booming bazaars and interesting tourist attractions. Colombo is old and new sandwiched together. With a mixture of eastern and western buildings and attractions, this city is a bright, vibrant, and colourful place to be.

Negombo

IF west is best, then head to Negombo! Located on the western side of Sri Lankan paradise. A more historical place to be with the Portuguese, Dutch and even British still using it today as it is the main export harbour for cinnamon. You like fishing? This is the perfect place to be as you can watch the olden world fishing craft like the outrigging canoes and the catamarans. In the Ne gombo lagoon you’ll find lobsters and prawns. While watching the sun set you can get the fresh fish you saw being caught that day. Negombo its self is full of beautiful beaches where you’ll find seafood restaurants. Bars and shops. However the town its self is heavily influenced by the

Catholic Church.

Anuradhapura

Do you want to go back in time? Yes! Then visit Anuradhapura, home to many of the earliest, grandest monuments of Sri Lanka. A welcoming city that openly encourages

Buddhist pilgrimages because of its ancient Buddhist monuments. You will see some of the most famous remains of Sri Lanka! Places, temples, monasteries, ceremonial bath and the temple of the holy bo-tree

Kelaniya Temple

Kelaniya temple is very traditional in Sri Lankan culture. The temple is surrounded by walled courtyard. Which is home to statues of Buddha and his disciples, various deities and places to offer flowers. Also a large space perfect for religious meeting.

Ella

Ella is a formed gap in the mountain range. This a very famous hot stop with the adventurous tourist. Ella has thousands of adventure trails for you really to get your teeth into.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

How cute are baby elephants? We agree with you – very cute! So why don’t you visit

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage- home to many adorable elephants who can’t wait to meet you. The orphanage is a nursery and captive breeding for wild Asian elephants.

The orphanage is the heart and soul of Pinnawala Village. Pinnawala orphanage has the largest number of elephants in the world !!

Facts about Sri Lanka

 Sri Lanka is known as both the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ and the

‘teardrop of India’ due to its shape.

In Sri Lanka, when someone shakes their head from side to side with a slight wiggle, it actually means “yes.”

Although cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka, the national sport of the country is in fact volleyball.

Sri Lanka is one of the wor ld’s largest tea exporters.

 Adam’s Peak is the most sacred mountain in the country. Pilgrims from all over climb to its peak by candlelight to stand in what they believe to be the footsteps of Buddha.

Because the country has lots of waterfalls, most of S ri Lanka’s electricity is powered by hydro-powered energy.

The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the

Egyptians.

There are eleven universities in Sri Lanka.

92% of people living in the country are literate which means that they boast the highest literacy rate in the whole of South Asia.

 Sri Lanka’s national flag is said to be one of the oldest flags in the world.

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