Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian Ocean is located to the South of the Indian subcontinent. It lies between 5 55’ and 9 55’ North of the equator and between the Eastern longitudes 79 42’ and 81 52. The total land area is 65,610 sq km and is astonishingly varied. A length of 445 km and breadth of 225 km encompasses beautiful tropical beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments and a thousand delights to please all tastes. The relief features of the island consist of a mountainous mass somewhat south of the centre, with height exceeding 2,500 meters, surrounded by broad plains. Palm fringed beaches surround the island and the sea temperature rarely fall below 27 C.
Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka
Bentota : A Sri Lankan coastal city well-known for golden beaches, Bentota is located on the southern coastal angle of the Galle District of the Southern Province. The town is a well-liked tourist place. It is particularly well-known among the foreign tourists. Bentota hosts a handful of world proclaim hotels. It is the hosting land for the well-known Sri Lankan Jeweler Aida. Bentota also delivers an olden art of curing called Ayurveda. Bentota is also famous for its making in Toddy. An alcoholic drink made out of coconut nectar.
Sigiriya (Lion stone) is an ancient rock fortress and palace ruin situated in central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also famous for its ancient paintings (frescos), which is reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves in India.
Kandy : Visit the traditional market, arts and crafts center, as well as the manufacturing hub of gem stones. Historically, Kandy is a hill the venue for the annual Perahera ceremony. The last place where the Singhalese king handed over power to the British Empire in 1815. Kandy is also an example of the cultural heritage of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. One of the famous sights in this city is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, built in the 4th century, where Buddha's tooth was brought to Sri Lanka in the Orissan princess hair without removing the element of holiness.
Nuwara Eliya or better known as "Little England" is an area located on the plateau surrounded by mountains, hills, waterfalls and tea plantations are beautiful and spacious. This is the place that has the coldest air in the islands of Sri Lanka. Around it, you can see the various buildings of the British heritage. Can be seen from some of the houses built by the British architectural styles.
Kitulgala is a small town on the outskirts of Kelani river and rain forest in the lower part. This area is one of the beautiful region selected in 1957 for the filming of "Bridge of the River Kwai". In this area you will enjoy lunch at local restaurant.
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka states that strategic location is situated on the seafront that makes this bustling city was visited by foreign tourists and has become the center of government, business, entertainment and more. Here also you will see lots of evidence of the British heritage, with the discovery of the English-style buildings.
